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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.
The Eye Research Centre , Ahmedabad takes great pleasure in announcing the following programme of Continued Ophthalmic Education for 2009- 2010.
- Cornea Surgical Advances and Refractive Surgery Course 2009 - July 2009 (Concluded- click to see details)
- International Ophthalmology Symposium, Pune - August 2009 (Concluded - click here to see details)
- Advanced Vitreo Retinal Techniques and Technology Course - December 2009 (Details below)
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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
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
- Evaluate the latest techniques in vitreo retinal surgery
- To manage complex retinal detachments and PVR cases
- Compare the current treatment options and controversies in the management of ARMD and Diabetic Retinopathy using laser, anti VEGF therapy and surgery
- Identify the latest innovations in surgical techniques and instrumentation
- 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
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
