Pabita Dhungel
WHERE I'M FROM
I was born and raised in Nepal.
BEFORE VS
My academic background is in Optometry. I completed my Bachelor's in Optometry in 2014 in Nepal and a master's in Vision Science from Pacific University, School of Optometry, Oregon. During my Masters of Vision Science, I worked in Prof. Patrick Caroline's lab, studying the impact of the scleral lenses on intraocular pressure and posterior ocular perfusion. I have worked as a clinician and a researcher more focused on contact lenses, ocular disease, and diagnostic imaging.
WHY I’M HERE
After working as a clinician for a while, I realized that by being involved in research, I could explore more and help people on a larger scale. UC Berkeley is the best place to be for its state of art labs, great interdisciplinary approach, and extraordinary students and faculties.
MY RESEARCH
I am more focused on the mechanism of intraocular pressure regulation in the eye and its impact on eye growth regulation and myopia development.
MY GOALS
I aim to be a vision scientist and work in myopia development and glaucoma. In the long term, I see myself being an educator in vision science.
MY HOBBIES
I love to travel, visit new places, see different cultures, meet other people and try local cuisines. I love listening to music, hanging out with friends, cooking, gardening, walking with my dog, hiking, and chasing waterfalls.