Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi

Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi is the founder and director of Netra Eye Institute, where he focuses on treatment of chronic eye diseases using an integrative and holistic approach. A board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician in Florida, and a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in New York and New Jersey, he combines Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine, to support patients whose vision problems may not have responded fully to conventional care.

Drawing on specialized training in ophthalmic applications of Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine and Ayurvedic therapies, Dr. Gandapodi treats a wide spectrum of complex eye conditions such as Glaucoma, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Macular Dystrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Keratoconus, Myopia, Dry Eyes, Retinal Occlusion, and other complex retinal and optic nerve disorders. 

Netra Restoration Therapy (NRT), an integrative protocol help treats eye disorders by improving the …ocular blood flow, modulation of vascular and immune function, support of neurotrophic and neuroprotective mechanisms, and reduction of oxidative stress and ocular inflammation.

Dr. Gandapodi emphasizes personalized treatment plans, close follow-up, and a strong focus on addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms. His practice at Netra Eye Institute in South Plainfield, New Jersey, attracts patients locally and from around the world who seeking holistic options for chronic and complex eye disorders and to support overall health. 

• Please note that Dr. Gandapodi does not participate in any insurance plans. Treatment fee scaling is available for patients below set income thresholds.
• Please call or email Netra Eye Institute for more information.

Conditions Treated 

Retinal & Optic Nerve Disorders

• Glaucoma
• Optic nerve atrophy
• Optic neuritis
• Ischemic optic neuropathy (AION/NAION)
• Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
• Macular degeneration (dry & wet)
• Macular dystrophies
• Macular edema
• Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR)
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Hypertensive retinopathy
• Retinal vein occlusions (CRVO/BRVO)
• Retinal artery occlusions
• Stargardt disease
• Cone-rod dystrophy
• Hereditary retinal disorders

Corneal & External Eye Diseases

• Keratoconus
• Dry eye syndrome / severe ocular surface disease
• Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Recurrent corneal erosions

Refractive & Functional Vision Disorders

• Myopia (including progressive childhood myopia)
• High myopia with retinal changes
• Hyperopia
• Astigmatism
• Presbyopia-related visual fatigue

Neuro-Ophthalmic & Vascular Dysregulation Conditions

• Visual field loss
• Vascular dysregulation syndromes
• Ocular blood-flow insufficiency
• Photophobia and contrast sensitivity loss

Inflammatory & Autoimmune Eye Disorders

• Uveitis
• Scleritis / episcleritis
• Autoimmune ocular inflammation
• Post-viral or inflammatory visual decline

Post-Surgical & Post-Injury Vision Issues

• Post-LASIK dry eye or visual fluctuation
• Visual recovery support after retinal or cataract surgery
• Vision changes after trauma