DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

17 – 11 – 2006 , FRIDAY

HALL – A9 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. Saikumar 15 Min Wound Construction Dr. Sasikumar 15 Min

Capsulotomy & Hydroprocedures Dr.Rajagopalan Nair 15 Min

Nucleus and cortex management Dr.Jaison 15Min

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 SQUINTChairperson : 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

Chairman Dr. Jayanandan

Co-Chairman Dr. 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 JohnTrivandrum

Fundus fluorescein angiography and indocyanine angiography in ARMD, IPCV, RAP 

7 min Dr.MaheshKochi

Optical coherence tomography in macular diseases 7 min Dr.Manoj.STrivandrum

B Scan ultrasonography, applications and advances 7 min Dr.Gopal S PillaiKochi

Optical coherence tomography in glaucoma evaluation

7 min Dr.Meena NairTrivandrum

HRT in glaucoma evaluation 7 min Dr.Radha RamananAngamaly 

Corneal topography 10 min Dr.Anil RadhakrishnanTVM

Newer corneal imaging tools- Orbscan,Aberrometry,Pentacam 

7 min Dr.Kala B. ThottamCochin

UBM applications 7 min Dr.Noel monizAngamaly 

CT/MRI in ophthalmic practice 10 min Dr.Rajesh KannanKochi.

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)

Discussion 10 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 ChakrabartiTrivandrum

3. Anatomical and Visual Outcomes of Surgery For Idiopathic Macular Holes

Dr.A. GiridharErnakulam

4. Amrita Avastin in PDR – A study Dr Gopal.S pillai.EKM5. Varied presentations of Browns’superior Oblique

sheathe syndromeDr. Leila MohanCalicut

6. Detection of early compressive optic neuropathy in patients with thyroid exophthalmology

Dr.Meenakshi DharErnakulam

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 MenonThrissur

9 Doorstep Cataract Screening-A Pilot Study Dr. A. RohanPalakkad.

10 Modified Peribulbar anaesthesia for Vitreoretinal Surgery-The patients perspective.

Dr. Savitha.Ernakulam

11 Ocular HIV - The Trichur Experience Dr. Sudha.V.Thrissur12 Nuclear cataract and Glaucoma-are they

associated?Dr.N. SunilKasargod

13 Flap striae in Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis(LASIK)

Dr.Swapna NairTrivandrum

14 Comparison of Mitomycin C and Conjunctival limbal autograft after pterygium excision in the management of primary pterygium

Dr. Sheena BilalErnakulam

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 surgery2) 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 Calicut2. PXF and Cataract Surgery : A Study. Dr. George Philip Calicut3. Intraocular Pressure changes after SICS Dr.Latha Iyyoob Calicut4. 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 BalajiCalicut

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 Ernakulam9. Penetrating keratoplasty-evaluation of 10 cases Dr.Raju.KV. Calicut10 Correlation between Intraocular pressure, central

corneal thickness and stage of glaucomaDr. Rani NairThiruvalla

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 JohnCoimnatore

13. Pressure-counter pressure technique to replacehydrodissection in SICS.

Dr.Sinumol.SKarunagapally

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,Calicut3. A study the prevalence of refractive errors in

school children in the age group of 9-15 years in our target area.

Dr. Anitha CherianTrivandrum

4. OCT classification of clinically significant macular edema(CSME)

Dr.Anu anna PaulTrivandrum

5 Traumatic Optic Neuropathy-A clinical study Dr.Anand S.Koottummel

6. Split macular fixation our experience Dr.Anjana Krishnan,TVM7. Assessing severity of tear deficient dry eye with

the help of video keratoscopic indices.Dr.Bakar Ali.V.kadiwalaTrivandrum

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 AlexAngamaly

9. A study of tear function and ocular surface changes in keratoconus

Dr.Bindu K.AppukuttanTrivandrum

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 GeorgeErnakulam

12. Optical coherence tomography(OCT) idiopathic polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (IPCV)

Dr.Deepthi Mary MathewTrivandrum

13. A clinical analysis of Leucocoria in children Dr.Elizabeth Sonu,TVM14. 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 MenonThrissur

16. A new classification for measurement of angle of anterior chamber by ultrasound biomicroscopy in primary glaucomas

Dr.Joseph FrancisAngamaly

17. Efficacy of graded inferior oblique recession with or without anteriorisation in the management of primary and secondary inferior oblique overaction

Dr. Mary JosephAngamaly

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 SITUATIONSChief 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

3. 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

6. Vitrectomised Eyes: Dr. Arup Chakrabarti

7. Shallow orbit / AC Depth Abnormalities etc: Dr. Minu Mathen

8. 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.TVM2. Anterior Deep Lamellar Keratoplasty Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan TVM3. 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 Dr. Girijadevi P.S

Scleral cover Trivandrum6. “Tremulous Lens”-

Is Phacoemulsification possible on these?Dr. Jacob MathewErnakulam

7. Transcanalicular Laser DCR DrB.Jayaprasad TVM8. 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 TriumphsDr. S.J. Saikumar.Ernakulam

11. Cataract Surgery Require Anaesthesia? SICS/SICS Trab without Anaesthesia.

Dr.M.S. SunilKottayam

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 ACochairman - Dr. Narayanan kuttyModerator -Dr. Sanjeev K. SinghConvenor - 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 Ernakulam3. Zyoptix XP versus Hansatome-A comparison of two

MicrokeratomesDr.Kala.B.Thottam.Ernakulam

4. Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy ina rural population in Kerala.

Dr.Mahesh.G.Ernakulam

5. Unusual manifestations of pituitary tumours Dr.Meenakshi Dhar. EKM6. 23 Gauge Sutureless Vitrectomy-using 23 gauge

instrumentariumDr.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 NairTrivandrum

8. Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide (IVTA) Injection for CSME in Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr.Sachin FegdeErnakulam

9. Combating cross border terrorism-the TACO experience. Dr.Smita Narayan.Thrissur

10 Misadventures in the Anterior Chamber Dr. Sonia Rani JohnTrivandrum

11 UBM Vs Gonioscopy in Appositional Angle Closure. Dr.Sudha.C.K.Trivandrum

12 Role of Antivirals in Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis Dr.N.SunilKasargod

13 Band Keratopathy(BK) in Silicone Oil(SO)Filled Eyes Dr.Valsala StephenTrivandrum

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 of Peripheral 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 BEGINERSPANELISTS

Chairperson Dr. Meena ChakrabartiCo.Chairman Dr. Sunil NModerator Dr. Mahadevan KConvenor Dr. 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 PMSYMPOSIUM - 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)

2. Risk Stratification in Ocular Hypertension: Dr. S. J. Saikumar (15 minutes)

3. Current Status of Glaucoma Imaging techniques: Dr. Noel Moniz (15 minutes)

4. Augmented Trabeculectomy - Current Preferred Practice: Dr. Sasikumar S. (15 minutes)

5. 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( presentation 6 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 laserIridotomy 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 tearsdeficient dry eye syndrome.

Dr.Rohini NagpureTrivandrum

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 NambiarCochin.

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 Dr.Saritha Chandran.K.

peripheral neuropathy and nephropathy Trivandrum27. 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. KKD30. Evaluation of advantages of clear corneal section

over scleral tunnel in phacoemulsificationDr.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 ViswamTrivandrum

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 NUCLEUSChairman - Dr. N.S.D Raju Co chairperson - Dr. Meenakshi Dhar Moderator - Dr. Arup ChakrabarthyConvenor - Dr. Mahesh GIntroduction : Dr. N.S. D. RajuClues for detecting high risk cases and prevention of PCR/ZD /Dropped nucleus : Dr. Meenakshy DharImpending nucleus drop :Dr. N.S. D. RajuBasic principles and practical tips on adequate anterior vitrectomy : Dr. Thomas CherianManagement of early PC rent( small, without or with minimal vitreous disturbance ) : Dr. Arup ChakrabarthyManagement of late PC Rent : Dr. SatyamurthyManagement principles of dropped nucleus : Dr. Mahesh G.

10.45 AM to 11.45 AM - GUEST LECTURE & KEY NOTE ADDRESSChairman : Dr. Charles K. SkariahCochairman : Dr. Giridhar A.

1. GUEST LECTURE :- ( 20 minutes)Standard precautions , post exposure prophylaxis and medical ethics in HIV : Dr.AJITH KUMAR , Medical College , Thrissur

2. KEY NOTE ADDRESS :- ( 30 minutes )Viral Retinitis : Dr. J. BISWAS, Chennai

11.45 AM to 1.15 PM -TACO QUIZ for postgraduate students Chairman : Dr. Mohammed HaneefCo chairman : Dr. Mohammed NazeerModerator : Dr. Mallika O.U.Quiz master : Dr.Manoj Venugopal

1.15 PM - CLOSING CEREMONY & LUNCH

DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME 19 – 11 – 2006 , SUNDAY HALL – B9.00 AM to 10.30 AM SYMPOSIUM ON TREATABLE MACULAR DISEASESChairman : Dr. T.A. AlexanderCo chairman : Dr. Mahesh GModerator : Dr. Giridhar AConvenor : Dr.Leena Pillai

Assesment of visual function in macular disorders : Dr. Sachin Fegde (12 mts)

What is new in CSCR? : Dr. Biju John ( 10 mts )

Epiretinal membranes : Dr. Meena Chakrabarthy (12 mts )

Current concepts in classification and management of macular holes : Dr. A. Giridhar ( 12 mts )

Inflammatory macular diseases : Dr. J. Biswas (12 mts )

Evolving concepts in management of wet AMD : Dr. Mahesh G. ( 12 mts )

New trends in management of Diabetic Macular oedema : Dr. Thomas Cherian.(12 mts) 10.45AM to 11.45 AM Dr. SUBRAMANIAM AWARD SESSION – FINALS ( presentation 6 minutes and discussion 2 minutes )

Chairman :- Dr. P. J .Thomas

Co Chairman : Dr. P.K. Kannan

Moderator : Dr. Mathai Santhi

Convenor : Dr.Saikumar S.J

11.45 AM to 1.15 PM

POST-OPERATIVE ENDOPHTHALMITIS - INTERACTIVE SESSION

Chairman : Dr.Roy Mathew Zachariah

Co.Chairperson : Dr.Meena Chakrabarti

Moderator : Dr.Gopal S Pillai

Convenor : Dr.Roshan George

1. Introduction: Dr.Roy Mathew Zachariah

2. Definition, incidence and associated factors: Dr. Ashley Thomas

3. Preparing the patient for referral Dr. Rajeev

4. Symptoms and Signs of Early Endophthalmitis: Dr. Gopal Pillai

5. Symptoms and Signs of Late Endophthalmitis: Dr. Meenakshy Dhar

6. Management of a suspicious case: Dr.Roy Mathew Zachariah

7. Indications of Vitreous tap/Biopsy & Intra vitreal Injections & Management

of the following Days: Dr.Meena Chakrabarthy

8. Indications for Vitrectomy

& management of the following Days: Dr.Thomas Cherian

9. Special situations – Dr.Vergese Joseph,

Dr.Arup Chakrabarti

1.15 PM - LUNCH

DRISHTI-2006 - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME 19 – 11 – 2006 , SUNDAY HALL – C9.00 AM TO 10.30 AM- Instruction course AUTOMATED PERIMETRY Chairperson Dr.Suguna DeviCo Chairperson Dr.Elizabeth JohnModerator Dr.Seshadirinathan Convenor Dr. K.K. Jacob 1) Basics and reliability                          Dr.Liby Joseph(15 min)2) Different strategies                          Dr.Naina Jabeen(15 min)3) Interpretation of a glaucoma field Dr.M.S.Sunil (15 min) 4)Interpretation in neuro ophthalmology. Dr.Pappa (15 min) 5) Pitfalls and advances                      Dr.Sethulekshmi (15 min) Discussion (15 min)11.45 AM to 1.15 PM - ADVANCES IN LACRIMAL SURGERY AND ORBITAL PROSTHESIS

Introduction -          Dr. Leila Mohan    

Assessment of lacrimal passages  Dr.Deepa Poulose-             5 mts

Proximal obstructions   Dr. Kunal Kumar,Chennai 12 mts

External DCR Dr .Kunal kumar 5 mts

 Endonasal DCR                 Dr.Rajesh, ENT surgeon 10 mts

 Baloon dacryoplasty     Dr. Kunal Kumar   7 mts

Canalicular Injuries                         Dr Leila Mohan                  10mts

 Ocular Implants                            Dr.Ani Sreedhar               10mts  Socket Reconstruction                      Dr. Ani Sreedhar                  !0mts

 Custom made Artificial eyes           Dr. Ani Sreedhar                  5 mts

Discussion 15 mts

1.15 pm LUNCH