Dr. Vanitha Hema Ratnalingam is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal Surgeon renowned for her pioneering work in advanced corneal procedures, including performing the first automated endothelial keratoplasty in Malaysia. With over a decade of experience and a specialization in complex corneal transplants, limbal stem cell transplants, and corneal collagen cross-linking, she is also an accomplished cataract surgeon. Her significant contributions have earned her accolades like the Troutman Prize for Innovation in Corneal Science, and she actively contributes to research with international publications and speaking engagements.