DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

17 – 11 – 2006 , FRIDAY

HALL – A

9 AM TO 10.30 AM - Instruction course - SICS BASICS

Chairman : Dr.Anup Chirayath
Co- Chairman: Dr.Jaison V

Moderator: Dr.Rajagopalan Nair

Convenor: Dr. Sasikumar P

Why SICS ? Dr. Saikumar15 Min

Wound Construction Dr. Sasikumar 15 Min

Capsulotomy & Hydroprocedures Dr.Rajagopalan Nair 15 Min

Nucleus and cortex management Dr.Jaison15Min

Converting to SICS Dr.Anup Chirayath 15Min

Panel Discussion 15 Min

10.45 AM TO 11.30AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Chair person : Dr. Mary Kuriakose

Co chairman : Dr. T.A .Alexander

1)Methodological Issues in quantifying eye health needs in the country

Dr. JAYAPRAKASH MULIYIL, Principal, CMC, Vellore (20 minutes)

2)Management of visual problems in children with disabilities( 20 min)

Dr. MEENAKSHI SWAMINATHAN, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

11.30 A M to 1.15 PM Instruction course

PHACO - STRATEGY FOR BEGINERS

Chair person Dr. Merin paul

Co-chairman Dr.Mohammed swadique

Moderator Dr. Sreekanh karat

Convenor Dr. Sunilkumar T.P

Introduction

The machine & instrumentation Dr. Sreekanth Karat (5+5)

The Incision Dr. Merine Paul (5+5)

CCC & hydro procedures Dr. Jacob Mathew (10+5)

Managing the nucleus Dr. Minu Mathen (10 +5)

Dr.Jaison.V (10+5)

Managing the cortex Dr. Freddy Simon (5+5)

IOL’s in Phaco Dr. Mohammed Swadique (5+5)

Pearl’s and pitfalls for beginners. Dr.K.V.Sathyamurthy (10)

Audience interaction 10 minutes

( 1-15 PM to 2 .00 PM LUNCH BREAK )

2. 00 PM to 3.00 PM

CURRENT TRENDS IN MANAGEMENT OF SQUINT

Chairperson : Dr. Elizabeth Joseph

Cochairman Dr. Sahasranamam

Moderator Dr. Abraham Kurian

Convenor Dr. Anitha Balachandran

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Management of Vertical Strabismus- Dr. Abraham Kurien

A V Pattern Strabismus- Dr. Sahasranamam

Current Concepts in Amblyopia- Dr. Anita Balachandran

Special Surgical Procedures- Dr. Elizabeth Joseph

Duanes retraction syndrome Dr Meenakshi Swaminathan

3.00 PM to 4.00 PM INSTRUCTION COURSE

ADVANCES IN KERATOPLASTY

Chairperson – Dr. Girija devi P.S

Co Chairman - Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan

Moderator - Dr. Chitra Raghavan

Convenor - Dr. Sunil Bhaskaran

1)Hospital cornea retrieval program- Dr.Susheela Prabhakaran -5 mts.

2)Collection of eyes-Dos and don’ts- Dr.Reena A 5mts

3)PKP-selection of cases and surgical

techniques - Dr.Anil Radhakrishnan -10mts

4)PKP-suturing techniques and

suture related problems - Dr.Sunil Bhaskaran -5mts

5)Difficult situations in PKP ,Dr.Quresh B.Maskati -12mts

6)Graft rejection-early detection

and management Dr.Chitra Raghavan - 7mts

7)LKP Dr. P.S.Girija Devi 10 mts

4 .00 PM to 4.30.PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS

ChairmanDr. Jayanandan

Co-ChairmanDr. Radha Ramanan

Eye care infrastructure model for India- Dr. SHAMANNA ,

L.V.P E.I., Hyderabad.

4.30 PM to 5.15 PM.

ALEXANDER MEMMORIAL ORATION - DR.N.S.D. RAJU

Chairman:- Dr.Charles K.Skariah

5.15 PM to 5.45PM Preparing for Inauguration

6.00 PM INAUGURAL CEREMONY.

8.00 pm DINNER

DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

17 – 11 – 2006 , FRIDAY

HALL - B

9.00 AM to 10.30 AM OCULAR IMAGING- (SYMPOSIUM)

Chairman – Dr. KGR Nair

Cochairman – Dr. Jayaprasad B

Mderator - Dr. Amitha Varghese

Convenor - Dr. Anitha Balachandran
Fundus fluorescein angiography- basics, vascular diseases, macular pathologies (non-ARMD) / 10 min / Dr.Biju John
Trivandrum
Fundus fluorescein angiography and indocyanine angiography in ARMD, IPCV, RAP / 7 min / Dr.Mahesh
Kochi
Optical coherence tomography in macular diseases / 7 min / Dr.Manoj.S
Trivandrum
B Scan ultrasonography, applications and advances / 7 min / Dr.Gopal S Pillai
Kochi
Optical coherence tomography in glaucoma evaluation / 7 min / Dr.Meena Nair
Trivandrum
HRT in glaucoma evaluation / 7 min / Dr.Radha Ramanan
Angamaly
Corneal topography / 10 min / Dr.Anil Radhakrishnan
TVM
Newer corneal imaging tools- Orbscan,Aberrometry,Pentacam / 7 min / Dr.Kala B. Thottam
Cochin
UBM applications / 7 min / Dr.Noel moniz
Angamaly
CT/MRI in ophthalmic practice / 10 min / Dr.Rajesh Kannan
Kochi.
Discussion / 10 min

11.30 AM to 1.00 PM -OCULAR SURFACE DISORDERS(Symposium)

Chairman Dr.Alex Joseph

Co-Chairman Dr. Anthrayose Kakkanatt.

Moderator Dr.Elizabeth Jacob

Convenor Dr.Rani Menon

Introduction Dr.Alex Joseph,JMMC,Trichur (4 mts.)

Evaluation and Investigation

of Dry Eye +OSD patient Dr.Lathika.V.K. AIMS,Trichur (8mts.)

Etiopathogenesis and

Classification Dr.Jayasree Menon JMMC,Trichur(8mts)

OSD-Current Concepts and

Outline of management Dr.Anthrayose Kakkanatt, Trichur (15mts)

Amniotic Membrane

Transplantation in OSD Dr.P.S.Girija,RIO,Trivandrum. (10mts)

The Role of Stem cell in OSD

and stem cell surgery Dr. Thomas Kuriakose,CMC,Vellore.(20mts)

Modern trends in management

of chemical burns Dr. Quresh Maskati (15 mts)

Discussion10 mts.

( 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM LUNCH BREAK)

2.00 PM to 4.00 PM

SANKARA MENON AWARD FREE PAPER SESSION

( presentation 7 minutes each and discussion for 1 minute))

Chairman Dr. N.Radhakrishnan

Co-Chairman Dr. Bhatt B.V.

Moderator Dr. Augustine Mampilly

Convenor Dr. Bastin V.A

1. / Bevacizumab in inflammatory and vascular diseases of the eye / Dr. Anju Raju,
Ernakulam
2. / Micro Incision Cataract surgery (MICS) Versus Standard Coaxial Phacoemulsification in White Mature /Hypermature Cataracts:A Comparison / Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
Trivandrum
3. / Anatomical and Visual Outcomes of Surgery For Idiopathic Macular Holes / Dr.A. Giridhar
Ernakulam
4. / Amrita Avastin in PDR – A study / Dr Gopal.S pillai.EKM
5. / Varied presentations of Browns’superior Oblique sheathe syndrome / Dr. Leila Mohan
Calicut
6. / Detection of early compressive optic neuropathy in patients with thyroid exophthalmology / Dr.Meenakshi Dhar
Ernakulam
7 / Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in primary angle closure-The effect of Pilocarpine and NdYag Iridotomy on the angle / Dr.Noel Moniz,
Angamally
8 / Short tubing for phacoemulsification / Dr.Rani Menon
Thrissur
9 / Doorstep Cataract Screening-A Pilot Study / Dr. A. Rohan
Palakkad.
10 / Modified Peribulbar anaesthesia for Vitreoretinal Surgery-The patients perspective. / Dr. Savitha.
Ernakulam
11 / Ocular HIV - The Trichur Experience / Dr. Sudha.V.Thrissur
12 / Nuclear cataract and Glaucoma-are they associated? / Dr.N. Sunil
Kasargod
13 / Flap striae in Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis(LASIK) / Dr.Swapna Nair
Trivandrum
14 / Comparison of Mitomycin C and Conjunctival limbal autograft after pterygium excision in the management of primary pterygium / Dr. Sheena Bilal
Ernakulam

5.15 PM to 5.45 PM – Step by step video based GUEST LECTURE

Chairman - Dr. Anthrayose Kakkanat
Co chairman - Dr. P.V. Thomas

1) Current trends in pterygium surgery

2) Pintucci Keratoprosthesis - DR. QURESH MASKATI

DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

17 – 11 – 2006 , FRIDAY

HALL – C

9.00 AM to 10.30.AM

COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY ( symposium)

Chairman Dr P.I Mohan

Co-chairman Dr.B.Radha Ramanan.

Moderator Dr.Vijayaprakash Daniel.

Convener Dr. V.R.Mani.

Community screening for diabetic retinopathy,. Dr Mahesh (7mts).

“Kudumbasree” - a helping hand Dr. Radha

Ramanan (7mts).

Clearing cataract backlog –

a tale of success from Pathanamthitta

Govt: Hospital. Dr Sabitha (10mts).

Our strategy to combat cataract blindness Dr Saju Kurien 10mts).

Vision 2020 – The right to sight,

Andrapradesh Model. Dr Shamanna.(15mts)

Finding funds –DBCS protocols. Dr Noel Moniz (10mts).

Create your donor base Dr. P.I..Mohan (10mts).

Panel Discussion (20 mts)

11.30 A M to 1.15 P M KSOS AWARD FREE PAPER SESSION

( presentation 7 minutes each and discussion for 1 minute )

Chairman :- Dr. Narayanankutty

Co Chairman Dr. R. R. Varma.

Moderator Dr. Cyriac Kurian

Convenor Dr. Joggy Joseph

1. / Intraocular Pressure Changes after retinal Lasers / Dr.Bindu Ajith Calicut
2. / PXF and Cataract Surgery : A Study. / Dr. George Philip Calicut
3. / Intraocular Pressure changes after SICS / Dr.Latha Iyyoob Calicut
4. / Inverse Duane Syndrome-An Unusual Ocular Motility Disorder. / Dr.Meena.C.K..
Hyderabad
5. / Presbyopic Lasik-A boon to working persons / Dr.Narayankutty.C.K EKM
6. / Herpes simplex viral keratitis-treatment –A combination of low dose topical steroids with lubricants Vs ocular lubricants alone-A prospective study. / Dr.. Nirupama Balaji
Calicut
7. / Reconstruction of the upper lid in the management of sebaceous carcinoma. / Dr.Rajini.K.C.
Thrissur
8. / Initial experience with Acrysof IQ IOL / Dr. Raju.NSD Ernakulam
9. / Penetrating keratoplasty-evaluation of 10 cases / Dr.Raju.KV. Calicut
10 / Correlation between Intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness and stage of glaucoma / Dr. Rani Nair
Thiruvalla
11. / Yag Iridotomy in angle closure glaucomas of various aetiology / Dr.Rani Balamurali.
Kollam
12. / SICS using Topical and 0.5ml of subconjunctival 2%Xylocaine / Dr.Samuel John
Coimnatore
13. / Pressure-counter pressure technique to replace
hydrodissection in SICS. / Dr.Sinumol.S
Karunagapally
14. / Woodcutter chop versus standard chop-A comparison / Dr.Sony George .EKM.

( 1.15 P M to 2.00 P M - LUNCH )

2.00 PM to 4.00 PM - Dr.SUBRAMANIAM AWARD SESSION

FOR P.G.STUDENTS (presentation 6 minutes.each –discussion 1 minute)

Chairman Dr. N. Jayanth Co chairman Dr. P. Rajagopalan Nair

Moderator Dr. George Peter Convenor Dr. Babu Krishnakumar

1. / Outcome of cataract surgery with PCIOL implantation in patients with Hansen’s disease. / Dr.Adeeb chakravarthy
Trivandrum
2. / Ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis / Dr.Anitha Jose,Calicut
3. / A study the prevalence of refractive errors in school children in the age group of 9-15 years in our target area. / Dr. Anitha Cherian
Trivandrum
4. / OCT classification of clinically significant macular edema(CSME) / Dr.Anu anna Paul
Trivandrum
5 / Traumatic Optic Neuropathy-A clinical study / Dr.Anand S.Koottummel
6. / Split macular fixation our experience / Dr.Anjana Krishnan,TVM
7. / Assessing severity of tear deficient dry eye with the help of video keratoscopic indices. / Dr.Bakar Ali.V.kadiwala
Trivandrum
8. / A retrospective study of open and closed globe injuries over a period of one year at a tertiary eye care center in relation to complications / Dr.Benita Alex
Angamaly
9. / A study of tear function and ocular surface changes in keratoconus / Dr.Bindu K.Appukuttan
Trivandrum
10. / Proportion of pupillary block as the primary mechanism of angle closure in patients presenting in our glaucoma clinic. / Dr.Bushra.T.
Trivandrum
11. / Evaluation of visual outcome at 1year after panretinal photocoagulation in type-2 Diabetes Mellitus patients with PDR / Dr.Celia George
Ernakulam
12. / Optical coherence tomography(OCT) idiopathic polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (IPCV) / Dr.Deepthi Mary Mathew
Trivandrum
13. / A clinical analysis of Leucocoria in children / Dr.Elizabeth Sonu,TVM
14. / Cul-De-Sac Vs Limbal approach in strabismus surgery-which holds the edge? / Dr.Ganesh.V.
Ernakulam
15. / Congenital ocular abnormalities and complications associated with cleft lip and palate. / Dr.Jayasree Menon
Thrissur
16. / A new classification for measurement of angle of anterior chamber by ultrasound biomicroscopy in primary glaucomas / Dr.Joseph Francis
Angamaly
17. / Efficacy of graded inferior oblique recession with or without anteriorisation in the management of primary and secondary inferior oblique overaction / Dr. Mary Joseph
Angamaly
DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

18 – 11 – 2006 , SATURDAY

HALL – A

9.00 AM TO 10.30 AM

SICS IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS( Instruction course)

Panelists :-

Chairman:- Dr. Philip Kuruvila
Co chairman Dr. Mathew C. K

Moderator Dr. Anand

Convenor Dr. Thomas George

Guest Faculty Dr. Shibu Varkey

Topics:- How to do SICS in the following situations

Small Pupil

White cataract and Suprahard cataract

Intumuscent catarcat

Pseudo exfoliation

Subluxated cataract

Trabeculectomy with cataract

Pre existing filtering bleb

Intraoperative difficulties like Iridodialysis , Runaway rhexis

10.45 AM to 11.30 AM – KEY NOTE ADDRESS

1. Hope for thin corneas ( 20 minutes )

Dr. MAHIPAL SACHDEV

2. Management of paediatric cataract ( 20 minutes )

Dr. K.V. SATYAMURTHY

11.30 AM to 1.15 PM –Video based instruction course

PHACO IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

Chief instructor Dr. Arup Chakrabarthi

Co instructors Dr. Saju Joseph , Dr. Chandrakanth C.K,

Dr. Davies Akkara., Dr. Jacob Mathew

Dr. Minu Mathn , Dr.Rajiv Sukumaran

Dr. Mahipal S. Sachdev

1. CCC in Difficult Situations: (Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran)

2. Small Pupil (Dr. Saju Joseph)

i) Posterior Synechiolysis, ii) Stretch Pupilloplasty, iii) Iris hooks

  1. Cataracta – Rubra / Nigra (Dr. Davis Akkara)

4.Traumatic Cataract: (Dr. Chandrkanth)

5.. Subluxated Cataract (Dr. Jacob Mathew)

i) CTR, ii) Iris /Capsular Hooks, iii) Cionni Ring

  1. Vitrectomised Eyes: Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
  1. Shallow orbit / AC Depth Abnormalities etc: Dr. Minu Mathen
  1. Posterior polar cataract Dr. Mahipal Sachdev

( 1.15 P M to 2.00 P M -LUNCH BREAK )

2.00 P M to 4.00 P M -TONY’S VIDEO AWARD SESSSION

(The presenter shall be available on stage for discussion. Presentation 8 minutes each and discussion 1 minute)

  • Chairman – Dr. Ittyerha T. P
  • Co chairman - Dr. George Thomas
  • Moderator - Dr. John Williams
  • Convenor - Dr. Radha Ramanan

1. / Y-Plasty for flip in Duanes / Dr.Abraham Kurian.TVM
2. / Anterior Deep Lamellar Keratoplasty / Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan TVM
3. / Cataract surgery in Vitrectomised Eyes / Dr. Arup Chakrabarti TVM
4. / Trabeculectomy with releasable sutures / Dr. Biju John Trivandrum
5. / A case of orbital implantation with autologous Scleral cover / Dr. Girijadevi P.S
Trivandrum
6. / “Tremulous Lens”-
Is Phacoemulsification possible on these? / Dr. Jacob Mathew
Ernakulam
7. / Transcanalicular Laser DCR / DrB.Jayaprasad TVM
8. / Triamcinolone Assisted Vitrectomy in the management of the macular diseases. / Dr.Mahesh.G.
Ernakulam
9. / Modified Phaco Prechop / Dr. Minu.M. Mathen TVM.
10. / Cataract Surgery in Vitrectomized Eyes-Trials and Triumphs / Dr. S.J. Saikumar.
Ernakulam
11. / Cataract Surgery Require Anaesthesia? SICS/SICS Trab without Anaesthesia. / Dr.M.S. Sunil
Kottayam
12 / From saving an eye to saving vision –a walk through time in management of endophthalmitis / Gopal S. pillai
13 / Management of complicated cataracts and common complications / Anju S. Raju

4.00 P M to 4.30 P M :- KEY NOTE ADDRESS

Chairman - Dr. E. J. Mani

Co Chairman - Dr. Giridhar A

Vision cerebral aspects-Dr. SANTHAN GOPAL , Bangalore

4.30 PM to 5.30 PM- OH GOD ! WHAT WILL I DO ?

Chairman – Dr. Noel Moniz

Contributors:- Dr. Giridhar A

Dr. Arup Chahrabarty

Dr. Thomas Cherian

Dr Meena Chakrabarthy

Dr .Gopal.S.Pillai.

5.30 PM – GENERAL BODY MEETING

7.30 PM – BANQUET

DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

18 – 11 – 2006 , SATURDAY

HALL – B

9.00 AM TO 10.30 AM

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DRIVE

Chairman - Dr. Giridhar A

Cochairman - Dr. Narayanan kutty

Moderator -Dr. Sanjeev K. Singh

Convenor - Dr. Bhatt B.V ,

Co convenor -Dr. Varghese Joseph

Is Quality assurance Programme required in Hospitals

Dr. U K Ananthapadmanabhan -12Mnts

Tapping Manpower Potential :

Mr. Ajay Kumar (12 Mnts.)

How to generate Productivity in Ophthal Clinics -12 Mnts.

Dr. U K Ananthapadmanabhan

Impact of infection control in day to day practice :

Dr. Sanjeev Singh -12 Mnts.

Group Practice in Ophthalmology :

Dr. Santhan Gopal- 12 Mnts.

Patient satisfaction v/s Patient Expectation:

Dr.KGR Nair-12mts

11.30 AM to 1.00 PM – SYMPOSIUM ON OCULAR TRAUMA

Chairman - Dr. Thomas Cherian

Cochairman - Dr. Freddy Simon

Moderator - Dr. Radha Ramanan

Convenor - Dr. Suman Alexander

Classification and assessment of Ocular Trauma:

Dr. Mallika Harikrishnan., Thrissur (10 min)

Imaging in Trauma: Dr. Noel Moniz, Angamaly (15 min)

Lid Tears: Dr. Anitha Balachandran, TVM (10 min)

Cornea and Iris Repair: Dr. Freddy T. Simon, Angamaly (10 min)

Lens Trauma: Dr. Saju Joseph, Perinthalmanna (10 min)

Traumatic Glaucoma: Dr. Radharamanan B., Angamaly (10 min)

Posterior Segment Trauma - Primary Management:

Dr. Suman Alexander, Angamaly ( 10 minutes)

Posterior Segment Trauma - Secondary Management and Intraocular Foreign Bodies : Dr. Thomas Cherian, Angamaly (10 min)

Orbital Floor Fractures: Dr. Ani Sreedhar, Angamaly (10 min)

Discussion: 10 min

( 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM - LUNCH )

2.00 P M to 4.00 P M

SIVAREDDY AWARD SESSION

( presentation 7 minutes and discussion 1 minute each )

Chairman - Dr. Shobhana Mohandas

Co chairman - Dr. N.S. Bhide

Moderator - Dr. Joseph K.C

Convenor - Dr. Siju Cheeran

1. / Microphako-Primary posterior capsulorhexis: A Prospective study of 30 eyes with congenital cataract. / Dr. C.K.Chandrakanth
Calicut
2. / Amrita Renal failure-retinopathy study / Dr..Gopal .S.Pillai Ernakulam
3. / Zyoptix XP versus Hansatome-A comparison of two Microkeratomes / Dr.Kala.B.Thottam.
Ernakulam
4. / Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in
a rural population in Kerala. / Dr.Mahesh.G.
Ernakulam
5. / Unusual manifestations of pituitary tumours / Dr.Meenakshi Dhar. EKM
6. / 23 Gauge Sutureless Vitrectomy-using 23 gauge instrumentarium / Dr.Meena Chakrabarti.
Trivandrum.
7. / Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in the fellow eyes of normal tension glaucoma patients with unilateral visual field defect. / Dr.Meena Nair
Trivandrum
8. / Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide (IVTA) Injection for CSME in Diabetic Retinopathy / Dr.Sachin Fegde
Ernakulam
9. / Combating cross border terrorism-the TACO experience. / Dr.Smita Narayan.Thrissur
10 / Misadventures in the Anterior Chamber / Dr. Sonia Rani John
Trivandrum
11 / UBM Vs Gonioscopy in Appositional Angle Closure. / Dr.Sudha.C.K.
Trivandrum
12 / Role of Antivirals in Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis / Dr.N.Sunil
Kasargod
13 / Band Keratopathy(BK) in Silicone Oil(SO)Filled Eyes / Dr.Valsala Stephen
Trivandrum
14 / A prospective study to evaluate and compare the effect of peribulbar and retrobulbar anaesthesia on the visual acuity of patients undergoing cataract surgery / Dr. Sheldon Goudinho

4.30 PM to 5.30 PM – INDIRECT OPHTHALMOSCOPY

Chairperson - Dr. Pravada. N.

Co chairperson - Dr.Girija devi K.S

Moderator - Dr. Kanchana N.

Convenor - Dr. Biju John

Introduction : Dr Pravada;RIO Trivandrum: 5 min

Knowing the Instrument :Dr K Mahadevan;RIO Trivandrum 10 min

Basic procedure and Problems in Learning:

Dr Biju John ;RIO Trivandrum:10min

Identification and Charting ofPeripheral retinal ledsions:

Dr Gopal S Pillai,AIIMS,Cochin: 8 min

Video demo of Scleral depression and Retinal lesions

as seen on Indirect: Dr Mahesh G; Cochin : 12 min

Discussion: 15 min

DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

18 – 11 – 2006 , SATURDAY

HALL – C

9.00 AM to 10.30 AM – Instruction course

VITRECTOMY AND SCLERAL BUCKLING FOR BEGINERS

PANELISTS

Chairperson Dr. Meena Chakrabarti

Co.Chairman Dr. Sunil N

ModeratorDr. Mahadevan K

ConvenorDr. Gopal S Pillai

Dr.Giridhar , Dr.Thomas Cherian, .

1. Pre Operative Preparation and Evaluation of

a Patient for Posterior Segment Surgery Dr.K.Mahadevan 2. Instrumentation for Posterior Segment Surgery – Dr.Gopal S Pillai

3. Basic Surgical Principles of Scleral Buckling Procedure – Dr.Sunil N

4. Basic Surgical Principles in PPV – Dr.Meena Chakrabarti

5. Complications of Posterior Segment Surgery – Dr. Thomas Cherian

6. Discussion on Interesting Situations: (2 min Video Clipping: 3 min Discussion)

1. Organized Vitreous Hemorrhage

2. Giant Retinal Tear

3. Dislocated Crystalline lens / IOLs

4. .Endophthalmitis

5. Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

6. Proliferative DiabeticRetinopathy

11.30 AM to 1.00 PM

SYMPOSIUM - ADVANCES IN MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA

Chairman Dr.J. Saikumar.

Co-chairperson Dr.Anuradha Rao

Moderator Dr.Rajiv Sukumaran

Convenor Dr.Rajesh Radhakrishnan

  1. New drugs and combinations in Glaucoma:

Dr. Thomas George (15 minutes)

  1. Risk Stratification in Ocular Hypertension:

Dr. S. J. Saikumar (15 minutes)

  1. Current Status of Glaucoma Imaging techniques:

Dr. Noel Moniz (15 minutes)

  1. Augmented Trabeculectomy - Current Preferred Practice:

Dr. Sasikumar S. (15 minutes)

  1. Update on Glaucoma drainage devices:

Dr. Rajesh Radhakrishnan (15 minutes)

Discussion: 15 minutes

1.00 PM TO 2.00PM LUNCH BREAK

2.00PM TO 4 .00 PM

DR.SUBRAMANIAM AWARD SESSION FOR P.G. STUDENTS

( presentation6 minutes each and discussion 1 minute each )

Chairperson Dr.C.V. Radha Devi

Co chairperson Dr.Thresika Uvaraj

Moderator Dr.C. L.Antony

Convenor Dr. K.C. Rajini.

18. / Cataract in the young(20-40 years) A clinical study of etiological factors. / Dr.Mini Mathew.
Kottayam
19. / Primary IVTA with secondary macular laser
versus primary macular laser with secondary IVTA in diabetic macular edema with subfoveal sensory detachment / Dr.Niranjan.P.
Cochin
20. / Factors affecting the outcome of Nd Yag laser
Iridotomy in the treatment of acute angle closure glaucoma / Dr.Radha.J.
Aluva
21. / Analysis of topical cyclosporine(0.05%)
emulsion in treatment of patients with tears
deficient dry eye syndrome. / Dr.Rohini Nagpure
Trivandrum
22. / Correlation of Heidelberg retinal tomography and Humphery field analysis in early glaucoma / Dr.Roopasree.B.V.
Angamaly
23. / Single field versus 7 fields FFA in the evaluation of PDR. / Dr.Rajasree Nambiar
Cochin.
24. / OCT in IJT with visual Loss / Dr.Rajiv ShahTVM
25. / Sensory evaluation in Age related macular degeneration / Dr.Sapna.T.K.
Trivandrum
26. / The Association of diabetic retinopathy with peripheral neuropathy and nephropathy / Dr.Saritha Chandran.K.
Trivandrum
27. / The eye in coronary artery disease / Dr.Sathyajit, KKD
28. / Impression cytology of conjunctiva in dry eye patients / Dr.Sarath.R.
Trivandrum
29. / Diabetic retinopathy role of Vitamine E / Dr.Smitah.V.K. KKD
30. / Evaluation of advantages of clear corneal section over scleral tunnel in phacoemulsification / Dr.Sujithra.H.
Cochin
31. / Study of visual outcome and response to treatment and complications of chemical injury / Dr.Smitha .P.Babu.
Trivandrum
32. / Hospital acquired corneal infection –a prospective study / Dr.S.Sethulekshmy.
Kottayam
33. / Incidence and clinical study of ocular Toxoplasmosis / Dr.Sudhir Tambile.
Trivandrum
34. / Canalicular repair with monocanalicular stent- a clinical study / Dr.Teena.Ann.
Angamaly
35. / Tear mucus ferning in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome. / Dr.Veena Viswam
Trivandrum

4.30 PM to 5.30 PM

Instruction Course on SLITLAMP BIOMICROSCOPY

Chairman Dr.Raju.K.V.

Co chairman Dr.Ranjakumar.T.C.

Moderator Dr.Bindu N. Das.

Convenor Dr.Jyothi.P.T.

Introduction of the equipment Dr. Ranjakumar

Methods of anterior segment

examination with slit lamp Dr. K.V. Raju

Examination of posterior segment Dr.Bindu N. Das

Gonioscopy Dr.Jyothi P.T.

Applanation Tonometry Dr. Ranjini K.

DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

19 – 11 – 2006 , SUNDAY

HALL – A

9.00 AM TO 10.30 AM - INSTRUCTION COURSE

PCR, ZONULAR DIALYSIS, DROPPED NUCLEUS

Chairman - Dr. N.S.D Raju

Co chairperson - Dr. Meenakshi Dhar

Moderator - Dr. Arup Chakrabarthy

Convenor - Dr. Mahesh G