Dr. Varsha Manjunath is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, joining Clearview Eye and Laser after ten years as a Shareholder and Associate Medical Director in the Department of Ophthalmology at Kaiser Washington.
Dr. Manjunath earned her Bachelor of Science from McGill University and her Doctor of Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating with honors. She completed her preliminary year in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas, Houston, followed by her ophthalmology residency at Duke University Eye Center, where she went on to serve as Chief Resident and Clinical Associate.
While in medical school, Dr. Manjunath was awarded a prestigious grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, sparking a research focus on ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography for characterizing retinal disease at the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on choroidal imaging, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, and has presented her research at national meetings including ARVO and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Manjunath is passionate about global health and has traveled abroad to teach surgical skills to ophthalmologists in underserved regions of Africa. She is also an active volunteer with Seattle-King County clinics, providing eye care to local communities in need.
At Clearview, Dr. Manjunath brings a decade of clinical leadership experience and comprehensive expertise in managing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disease, alongside a strong foundation in imaging research and a deep commitment to accessible, compassionate eye care.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Manjunath treasures time with her husband, two sons, and dog. She’s an avid traveler and food lover, enjoys reading and crochet, and takes full advantage of the outdoor beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
She holds a full medical license in the state of Washington and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
