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Meetings and Workshops at Retina Foundation

( Continued Medical Education (CME) in Ophthalmology)

These meetings/ workshops are the heart of Retina Foundation & Eye Research Center.

The purpose of these workshops is to create a platform where a particular topic is discussed with the invited experts from India or abroad along with a live demonstration of surgical or diagnostic techniques for both the subspecialist as well as general ophthalmologist.

They foster intensive discussions of the chosen topic and promote an interchange of information and ideas among professionals - the essence of how medicine is practiced.
 

Program for 2009

The Eye Research Centre , Ahmedabad takes great pleasure in announcing the following programme of Continued Ophthalmic Education for 2009- 2010.

1. Cornea Surgical Advances and Refractive Surgery Course 2009 - July 2009 (Concluded- click to see details)

2. International Ophthalmology Symposium, Pune - August 2009 (Concluded - click here to see details)

3. Advanced Vitreo Retinal Techniques and Technology Course - December 2009 (Details below)

 

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2nd Advanced Vitreo Retinal Techniques and Technology Course - December 2009

 

Dates : 19 th 20th Dec, 2009

RETINA FOUNDATION, AHMEDABAD

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course is conducive for Vitreo retinal specialists and trainees to acquire an update on the latest techniques and technology of vitreo retina that are constantly evolving. It will also provide an opportunity for the training residents and general ophthalmologists to sneak a quick look of the progression in diagnostics and treatment options in the Vitreo retinal speciality. The Vitreo retinal specialist will obtain updates on the recent new development and management of Vitreo retinal diseases in this two day Vitreo Retinal symposium. Do not let this opportunity pass as Didactic lectures and video presentations will be given along with live surgical demonstrations showcasing the new developments. Also Preferred practice patterns would be surveyed and shared. Further adding to the stimulation, there will be discussion period for the audience to ask questions.

 

COURSE DIRECTORS

 

Dr Manish Nagpal FRCS and Prof P N Nagpal FACS

 

EMINENT GUEST FACULTY

 

PRAVIN DUGEL (USA)

HEMANTH MURTHY (Bangalore)

GAURAV SHAH (USA) , ALAY BANKER (Ahmedabad)

T P DAS (Bhubeneshwar) , Michael Cardamone (Singapore)

S Natarajan (Mumbai) and Retina Foundation Faculty

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

Evaluate the latest techniques in vitreo retinal surgery

 

To manage complex retinal detachments and PVRcases

 

Compare the current treatment options and controversies in the management of ARMD and Diabetic Retinopathy using laser, antiVEGF therapy and surgery

 

Identify the latest innovations in surgical techniques and instrumentation especially the small gauge surgery and showcasing the new generation vitrectomy machine

 

Discuss new advances in ocular imaging techniques

 

Registration opens in September 2009

 

PLEASE CONTACT MEERA AT meera@retinafoundation.com / Call : 0091 79 22867982 / fax : 0091 79 22866381

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PAST WORKSHOPS DETAILS

 

 October 2007

Recent Advances in Cataract and Refractive Solutions 6/6 and N6 ( Day 1)

• Salient Features:
  Dedicated Multifocal IOL Workshop
  Recent Developments in Laser Refractive Surgery
  Live Surgeries
   
• Highlights:
  Debates and Interaction
   
• Guest Faculty:
  Dr. Ramamurthy – Coimbatore
  Dr. S. Bharti – New Delhi
  Dr. Wavikar – Thane
   
• Organizing Secretaries:
  Dr. Darshin Bavishi / Dr. Ashish Nagpal
   
• Venue:
  Retina Foundation, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad
  Date: 12th October 2007, Friday
  Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
  
  Registration FREE but MUST, only 100 delegates possible

   

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December 2007

ADVANCED VITREO RETINAL TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY (AVRTT)

Dates: 22nd and 23rd Dec, 2007

Course description

This two day Vitreo Retinal symposium is intended to provide the vitreo retinal specialist with an update on management of vitreo retinal diseases. Emphasis will be placed on conditions where there have been recent new developments. Didactic lectures and video presentations will be given along with live surgical demonstrations showcasing new developments and a wet lab facility. There would be discussion periods for the members of the audience to ask questions. The course is aimed at Vitreo retinal specialists and training fellows to get a update on the trends and technologies and would also help the training residents and general ophthalmologists to get a preview of the way diagnostics and treatment options are progressing in the vitreo retinal speciality

Course objectives

1. Evaluate the latest techniques in vitreo retinal surgery

2. To manage complex retinal detachments and PVR cases

3. Compare the current treatment options and controversies in the management of     ARMD and Diabetic Retinopathy using laser, anti VEGF therapy and surgery

4. Identify the latest innovations in surgical techniques and instrumentation

5. Discuss new advances in ocular imaging techniques

Venue

Retina Foundation, Ahmedabad

Course Directores:

Dr MANISH NAGPAL
Dr P N NAGPAL

FACULTY :

Dr T P DAS, NATARAJAN, HEMANTH MURTHY, BIJU RAJU, ALAY BANKER, PAULO STANGA

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March 2008

INTERNATIONAL RETINAL DETACHMENT COURSE

(UNDER THE AEGIS OF DEPARTMENTS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY MANNHEIM, NEW YORK-WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL PROGRAM)

RETINAL AND VITREOUS SURGERY

Ahmedabad, India, March 14 – 15, 2008
Under the auspices of Retina Foundation Ahmedabad-India

Topics

• Diagnostics
• Scleral Buckling, Gas Operations
• Vitrectomy, Perforating Injuries
• Reoperation
• Comparison of Surgical Techniques
• The Diabetic Eye
• AMD and Treatment Options
• Panel Discussion with Case Presentations

Scientific Organization:

Prof. Ingrid Kreissig
Univ.-Augenklinik, Theodor- Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
E-mail: ingrid.kreissig@augen.ma.uni-heidelberg.de
Website: http://kreissig.uni-hd.de/

Local Organization:

Prof. P. N. Nagpal
Retina Foundation, Near Shahibaug Underbridge, Ahmedabad, India.
Tel: +91-79-22865537, 22867982, Fax:+91-70-22866381
Email: pran@drnagpal.com

Prof. Manish Nagpal
Retina Foundation, Near Shahibaug Underbridge, Ahmedabad, India.
Tel: +91-79-22865537, 22867982, Fax:+91-70-22866381
Email: drmanishnagpal@yahoo.com