Untitled - KSOS

09.00 - 9.55 AM - Applying Phacodynamics in Clinical Practice
Chairman : Dr. Jayaprasad B.
Co Chairman : Dr. Minu Mathen
Moderator : Dr. Meenakshi Dhar
1. Know your phacomachine Dr. Tinu Mary Thomas 08 Minutes
2. Power modulation for effective Nucleotomy Dr. Suresh Babu P.M. 08 Minutes
3. Fluidics for safe & effective surgery Dr. Meenakshi Dhar 08 Minutes
4. Recent advances in Fluidics control & Power modulation Dr. Sivakumar C. R. 08 Minutes
5. Modified parameters in complicated situations Dr. Minu Mathen 08 Minutes
• Discussion - 15 Minutes
10.00 - 10.55 AM - Managing Intraoperative Complications in Phacoemulsification (VAST)
Chairman : Dr. Radha Ramanan B.
Co Chairman : Dr. Jacob Mathew
Moderator : Dr. Rani Menon
1. Phaco incision – Difficulties created Dr Minu Mathen 10 Minutes
2. Oh my iris! Dr Radha Ramanan B. 10 Minutes
3. Capsular accidents & first aid Dr Jacob Mathew 10 Minutes
4. Dealing with multifocal Dr Rani Menon 07 Minutes
5. Dropped nucleus Dr Shane Mathew 10 Minutes
• Discussion - 8 Minutes
11.00 - 11.55 AM - Step by Step Approach to Diagnosing Macular Diseases
Chairman : Dr. K. Mahadevan Panelists : Dr. Arshad Sivaraman
Co Chairman : Dr. Meena Chakrabarti Dr. Biju John
Moderator : Dr. Teena Ann Varghese Dr. Sonia Rani John
Dr. Meena Chakrabarti
Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair
Dr. Manoj S.
Despite great advances in the diagnostics & therapeutics of ocular conditions, macular diseases remain a very common
cause for visual impairment especially in the elderly. A practical approach in managing macular diseases is presented in this
symposium.
An interactive session with case presentation, short discussions & presentation of an evolving algorithm for the
management of that condition as a take home message for the audience will be the format of presentation. All common & relevant
macular disorders will be covered. The CD containing the presentations will be prepared for distribution to the delegates.
12.00 - 01.00 PM - Changing Paradigms in the Diagnosis & Management of Diabetic Macular Oedema
Chairman : Dr. Prakash V.S.
Co Chairman : Dr. Sunil N.
Moderator : Dr. Suresh Puthalathu
1. Diagnostic modalities for DME- How they guide us Dr. Ashok Nataraj 07 Minutes
2. ETDRS protocol & Lasers for diabetic macular edema in today’ practice Dr. Ajit Babu Majji 07 Minutes
3. Intravitreal Injections & Implants for Diabetic Macular Edema Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair 07 Minutes
4. DRCR .net protocol; is it applicable to us Dr. Prakash V.S. 05 Minutes
5. Systemic assessment- Does it help in predicting or treating DME Dr. Suresh Puthalath 07 Minutes
6. Vitrectomy for Diabetic Macular Edema Dr. Sunil N 07 Minutes
7. Customised & Combination treatments- Cases & Discussion
Dr. Ashok Nataraj
Dr. Simi Manoj
Dr. Charmaigne Bridgett Solomon
10 Minutes
• Discussion -10 Minutes
02.00 – 02.55 PM - Management of Difficult Glaucomas
Chairman : Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
Co Chairman : Mohammed Swadique
Moderator : Dr. Bindu S. Ajith
1. Creeping Angle Closure Angle & Others like Plateau Iris Dr. M. Chokkalingam 07 Minutes
2. Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma Dr. M. Chokkalingam 07 Minutes
3. Glaucoma in Pseudophakia Dr. Arup Chakrabarti 07 Minutes
4. Secondary Glaucomas due to Retinal Pathologies Dr. Meena Nair 07 Minutes
5. Management of Neovascular Glaucoma Dr. Bindu S Ajith 07 Minutes
6. Steroid Induced Glaucoma Dr. Anuradha Rao 07 Minutes
• Discussion – 13 Minutes

03.00 – 03.55 PM - Surgical Management of Aphakia
Chairman : Dr. Sreeni Edakhlon
Co Chairman : Dr. Meena C.K.
Moderator : Dr. Devin Prabhakar
1. Anterior Chamber IOLs Dr. Devin Prabhakar 08 Minutes
2. PC IOL Choices in eyes with compromised capsular support Dr. Minu Mathan 08 Minutes
3. Scleral fixated IOLs – Suture fixation Dr. Meena.C.K. 08 Minutes
4. Scleral fixation of IOL from a VR surgeon’s perspective Dr. Meena Chakrabarti 08 Minutes
5. Scleral fixation of Toric IOL Dr. Jaison.V.A. 08 Minutes
6. Iris Fixated IOLs Dr. Sreeni Edakhlon 08 Minutes
• Video Assisted Skill Transfer (5 minute Video followed by 3 minute Discussion)
04.00 – 5.00 PM - Preparation for Inauguration
Hall B
09.00 – 9.55 AM - Facial Aesthetics - The 'In thing'
Chairman : Dr. Anuradha Rao
Co Chairman : Dr. Marian Pauly
Moderator : Dr. Ani Sreedhar
1. Ageing changes in & around the eye Dr. Sujithra H 06 Minutes
2. Facial muscles - when in action & not Dr. Anuradha Rao 06 Minutes
3. Botox - undoing the change Dr. Marian Pauly 10 Minutes
4. ‘A filling touch’ - Bringing back the youth. Chemical Cosmetology – About PEELS Dr. Shubhra Goel 15 Minutes
5. Aesthetic aspects in functional surgical oculoplasty Dr. E. Ravindra Mohan 08 Minutes
6. Blepharoplasty & Brow lift Dr. Shruthi Tara 10 Minutes
10.00 – 10.55 AM - Instruction Course - Low Visual Aids
Chairman : Dr. Anna Elias
Co Chairman : Dr. Sara Jacob
Moderator : Dr. Ann J. K.
1. Introduction & identifying patients who benefit from LVA Dr. Anna Elias 10 Minutes
2. Evaluation of a patient with Low Vision Dr. Ann J.K 10 Minutes
3. Low Vision Aid Devices: Optical, Non-Optical & Assistive Ms. Anjana Gopan 15 Minutes
4. Prescribing LVA to individual patients & discussion of interesting cases Dr. Sara Jacob 10 Minutes
5. Question & Answer Session 10 Minutes
11.00 – 11.55 AM - Challenges in Infectious Keratitis
Chairman : Dr. Suseela Prabhakaran
Co Chairman : Dr. Chitra Raghavan
Moderator : Dr. Anish M.R.
1. Viral Keratitis in Conjunctivitis – Real Challenge Dr. P. S. Girija Devi 10 Minutes
2. Role of Steroids in Infectious Keratitis – A double edged sword Dr. J.K. Reddy 10 Minutes
3. Advance in mycotic keratitis – Investigation & Management Dr. Pravin Krishna V. 10 Minutes
4. Post Surgical Nightmare!! Section Infiltrates Dr. Anish Madhavan 10 Minutes
5. Unusual Presentations….Clinical Dilemma…??? Dr. Pravin Krishna V. 10 Minutes
• Discussion - 5 Minutes
12.00 – 1.00 PM - How to Improve the Quality of Eye Banking?
Chairman : Dr. Chitra Raghavan
Co Chairman : Dr. K.V. Raju
Moderator : Dr. Vinay S. Pillai
Key Note Address: The Menace of Corneal Blindness in India, Need for Eye
Dr N. K. Agarwal 15 Minutes
Banking & Where do we stand?
1. Eye banking – The current Scenario Dr. Aneeta Jabbar 12 Minutes
2. Organization & set up of an ideal Eye Bank Dr. K. V. Raju 12 Minutes
3. Donor Tissue evaluation & preservation Dr. Chitra Raghavan 12 Minutes
• Discussion – 6 Minutes

Hall B
02.00 – 02.55 PM - Video Symposium - Management of Open Globe Injuries
Chairman : Dr. Manoj S.
Co Chairman : Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan
Moderator : Dr. Jay Kalliath
This course is intended to give the general ophthalmologist an overview on the management of open globe injuries. The specific
management of various pathologies associated with an open globe injury will be discussed by experts in the field. Video based
presentations will be highlight of this course.
1. Terminology/ Classification Dr. Manoj S. 02 Minutes
2. Assessment of a patient with open globe injury Dr. Sheena Liz Mani 04 Minutes
3. Management of scleral tears (with & without uveal prolapse) Dr. Vinay S. Pillai 07 Minutes
4. Management of corneal tears-with & without uveal prolapse irregular tears, glue use Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan 07 Minutes
5. Management of posterior segment pathology Dr. Guruprasad A.S. 10 Minutes
6. Management of IOFB Dr. Chirag Bhatt 07 Minutes
7. Traumatic endophthalmitis Dr. Jay Kalliath 07 Minutes
8. Prognosis in open globe injuries Dr. Manoj S. 04 Minutes
• Discussion - 7 minutes
03.00 – 03.55 PM - Ophthalmic Practice - Are we Medicolegally safe?
Chairman : Dr. N.S.D. Raju
Co Chairman : Dr. N. Radhakrishnan
Moderator : Dr. M.V. Francis
1. Introducing the panelists Dr. M.V. Francis 02 Minutes
2. Medico legally safe practice Dr. N.S.D. Raju 05 Minutes
3. Role of Communication Skills & Proper Documentation Dr. N. Radhakrishnan 10 Minutes
4. Preventive measures; Management of a Consumer Case Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai 15 Minutes
• Panel Discussion & Interactive Session – 23 Minutes
04.00 – 05.00 PM - Paediatric Retinal Diseases
Chairman : Dr. Natasha R.
Co Chairman : Dr. Thomas Thachil
Moderator : Dr. Meena C.K.
1. Retinopathy of prematurity-pathophysiology, classification & screening guidelines Dr. Thomas Thachil 07 Minutes
2. Retinopathy of prematurity-indications for treatment, newer advances in treatment & sequelae Dr. Meena C.K 07 Minutes
3. Retinoblastoma –from lifesaving to vision saving Dr. Natasha R 07 Minutes
4. Genetic retinal diseases-where are we now? Dr. Sheena Bilal 07 Minutes
5. ERG, EOG, VEP - Electrodiagnostics made easy Dr. Jay Kalliath 07 Minutes
6. Can this baby see?-How to assess a visually inattentive infant Dr. Valsa Stephen 07 Minutes
• Discussion- 12 Minutes
• One quiz question for PGs after each talk
Hall C
09.00 – 9.55 AM - Assessment & Management of Paediatric Refractive Errors
Chairman : Dr. V. Sahasranamam
Co Chairman : Dr. Suma Unnikrishnan
Moderator : Dr. Binu Balan P.
1. Introduction Dr. V. Sahasranamam 05 Minutes
2. Paediatric Refraction-Basic principles Dr. Suma Unnikrishnan 10 Minutes
3. Paediatric Refraction in special situations Dr. Anitha Balachandran 10 Minutes
4. Amblyopia-Regimen today Dr. Binu Balan P. 10 Minutes
5. Paediatric Spectacles Dr, Swapna Nair 08 Minutes
6. Refractive Surgery-Role in children Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan 07 Minutes
• Discussion-5 Minutes

Hall C
10.00 - 10.55 AM - Pearls in Management of Paediatric Cataract
Chairman : Dr. Leila Mohan
Co Chairman : Dr. Binu Balan P.
Moderator : Dr. Swapna Nair
1. Assessment & Planning in Paediatric Cataract Dr. Leila Mohan 10 Minutes
2. Ideal age based paediatric cataract surgery-Video IC Dr. Jacob Mathew 10 Minutes
3. Role of lensectomy in Children -Video based Dr. Prakash V.S 10 Minutes
4. Twists in special situations of Paediatric Cataract Dr. Swapna Nair 10 Minutes
5. Rehabilitation & follow up-Uphill tasks Dr. Binu Balan P. 10 Minutes
• Panel Discussion -5 Minutes
11.00 – 11.55 AM - Setting up of an Ophthalmic Operation Theatre
Chairman : Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran
Co Chairman : Dr. Sasikumar S.
Moderator : Dr. Radha Ramanan B.
1. OT Design Dr. Radha Ramanan B. 15 Minutes
2. Autoclave which one to buy? Dr. P. I. Mohan 12 Minutes
3. OT Ventilation Mr. Binoy Raj (Architect) 12 Minutes
• Discussion - 15 Minutes
12.00 – 01.00 PM - Basic Clinical Examination of Glaucoma Cases
Chairman : Dr. Rajesh Radhakrishnan
Co Chairman : Dr. Susan Philip
Moderator : Dr. Kiran G.
1. Slit lamp examination in Glaucoma Dr. Meenakshi Dhar 08 Minutes
2. Tonometry Dr. Susan Philip 08 Minutes
3. Importance of diurnal variation of IOP & Role of Pachymetry Dr. Kiran G 10 Minutes
4. Gonioscopy Dr. Savitha Bhat 10 Minutes
5. Evaluation of ONH Dr. Rajesh Radhakrishnan 10 Minutes
• Discussion - 14 Minutes
02.00 – 02.55 PM - Looking beyond Cataract in the Community
Chairman : Dr. Rohan A.
Co Chairman : Rameez N. Hussain
Moderator : Dr. Fazil M.A. Gafoor
Keynote address: Looking beyond Cataract in community Dr. (Col.) Madan Deshpande 15 Minutes
1. Costing of Eye care services Dr. G.V. Rao 10 Minutes
2. Community based Glaucoma screening - A Little Flower Hospital study Dr. Radha Ramanan B. 07 Minutes
3. Mobile Tele ophthalmology - Implementation, basics & application Dr. Rohan A. 07 Minutes
4. "Emerging Kerala" - Early case detection strategies for diabetic retinopathy in rural Kerala Dr. Rameez N. Hussain 07 Minutes
• Discussion - 10 Minutes
03.00 – 03.55 PM - Endophthalmitis - New Challenges & Way forward
Chairman : Dr. Shane Mathew
Co Chairman : Dr. Mahesh G.
Moderator : Dr. Sheena Liz Mani
1. Infection versus Inflammation- When to suspect endophthalmitis? Dr. Sheena Liz Mani 07 Minutes
2. Microbial spectrum & role of newer investigations Dr. Ajith Babu Majji 07 Minutes
3. Acute Endophthalmitis – What to do immediately? Dr. Mahesh G. 07 Minutes
4. Late onset Endophthalmitis – Current Concepts in management Dr. Meena Chakrabarti 07 Minutes
5. What went wrong? Investigating an outbreak & prophylaxis Dr. Guruprasad A.S 07 Minutes
• Discussion - 20 Minutes
04.00 – 05.00 PM - Premium Intraocular Lenses
Chairman : Dr. Chandrakanth K.S.
Co Chairman : Dr. Jaison V.A.
Moderator : Dr. Sunilkumar T.P.
Key Note Address: Building a premium practice using different IOL Platforms Dr Kamal Kapoor 15 Minutes
1. Aspheric Lenses Dr. Jaison V.A. 08 Minutes
2. Multifocal Lenses Dr. Chandrakanth K.S. 08 Minutes
3. Toric Lenses Dr. Saju Joseph 08 Minutes
4. Multi Focal Toric Lenses Dr. Jacob Mathew 08 Minutes
5. Accommodative Lenses Dr Sunil Kumar T.P. 08 Minutes
• Discussion - 5 Minutes

Hall D
09.00 –10.55 AM - Prof. K.S. Subramanian Free Paper Award (Post Graduates); Sem ifinal 1
Chairman : Dr. Mary Kuriakose
Moderator : Dr. Saikumar S.J. Each paper : 6 minutes, followed by 1 minute discussion
01. Corneal Endothelial Cell Density Change in Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS)
using Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) & using Oxidised Glutathione (BSS PLUS) in Blumenthal Technique
02. Role of Electroretinography in predicting the prognosis of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
03. Awareness & attitude among Diabetic Patients attending At Taluk Hospital in South
India regarding Eye Examination
04. Comparison of Anterior Segment parameters before & After Laser Peripheral
Iridotomy (LPI) In Primary Angle Closure Suspects(PACS) & Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
(PACG)using Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography(AS-OCT)
05. Ocular Trauma In Road Traffic Accidents
06. Treatment of wet ARMD with Intravitreal Avastin- Effect of Gender, Age & Lens Status on outcome
07. Awareness & knowledge regarding Eye Donation Among the residents
Thiruvananthapuram District
08. Knowledge, Attitude & practice regarding Informed Consent Among Surgical
Patients in a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital in Kerala
09. Correlation of Diabetic Retinopathy & Corneal Sensation In patients with Diabetes
Mellitus
10. A study of the Ocular Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis Among patients
presenting to a Tertiary Care Centre
11. Intravenous Injection of Neostigmine as a Diagnostic Test for Ocular Myasthenia
Gravis – A Retrospective Study
Dr. Surabha Govindan K.G.
Dr. Thomas George T.
Dr. Sunil M.S.
Dr. Girija Devi P.S.
Dr. Anju S. Raju
Dr. Harsha K. P.
Dr. Thomas Cherian
Dr. Meena C. K.
Dr. Aparna Ravi
Dr. Simon George
Dr. Sindhu S.
Dr. Radha Ramanan B.
Dr. Girija K.
Dr. Remya Mareen Paulose
Dr. Neethu K. Abraham
Dr. Raju K.V.
Dr. Jyothi P.T.
Dr. Nikitha
Dr. Harsha K. P.
Dr. Thomas Cherian
Dr. Anju S. Raju
Dr. Prashob Mohan
Dr. Simon George
Dr. Haleema A.
Dr. Simon George
Dr. Blessy Jacob
Dr. V. Sahasranamam
Dr. Chitra Raghavan
Dr. Dhanya Sukumaran
Dr. K.C.Rajini
Dr. Jijith Krishnan
Dr. Sudha V.
Dr. Divya K.
Dr. Sumi Lukose
Dr. Awaneesh M. Upadhyay
Dr. Ani Sreedhar
11.00 – 01.00 PM - Dr. K.C. Sankara Menon Free Paper Award
Chairman : Dr. S. Tony Fernandes
Moderator : Dr. Suma Unnikrishnan Each paper : 7 minutes, followed by 1 minute discussion
01. Implementing Bioptics Post Cataract Surgery
Dr. Swapna Nair
Dr. KGR Nair
02. Outcomes Of Levator Resection At A Tertiary Eye Care Centre
Dr. Ann J.K.
Dr. Ani Sreedhar
Dr. Seema K.M.
03. Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin & Ultraviolet A in Progressive Keratoconus Dr. Aneeta Jabar
Dr. Thomas Cherian
Dr. Sreeni Edakhlon
04. Posterior Iris Claw Lens For Surgical Correction Of Aphakia – Long Term (5 Year) Results
Dr. Gopal S. Pillai
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. Manoj S.,
05. OCT Guided Management Of Diabetic Macular Edema- Lessons Learnt
Dr. Unni Nair
Dr. Rajna
Dr. K G R Nair
06. Exploring The Floor Of Optic Nerve Head Using Enhanced Depth Imaging To Detect Lamina Cribrosa
Thickness In Glaucoma & Controls
07. Schools For The Blind In Kerala- Unmet Needs & Results Of Interventions
08. Structural & Functional Outcome Of Surgically Managed Pediatric Glaucoma
Dr. Savita Bhat
Dr. Eliza Anthony
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. Anna Elias
Dr. Saikumar S. J.
Dr. Sanitha Sathyan
Dr. Elizabeth Joseph
Dr. Meena C.K.
Dr. Jasmine Davis
Dr. Meena C.K.
Dr. Sanitha Sathyan
Dr. Elizabeth Joseph

10.00 – 04.00 PM - Phaco Wet Lab
Co-ordinators : Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
: Dr. Minu Mathen
Phaco Wet Lab
Hall D
Dr. Vinay S. Pillai
09. Outcome Of Mucus Membrane Grafting For Lid Margin Keratinisation In Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Dr. KGR Nair
Dr. Rameez . N Hussain
Dr. Mahesh G.
10. The Kerala Comprehensive Diabetic Retinopathy Training Model - Role Of Health Care Workers
Dr. A. Giridhar
Dr. Thomas Thachil
Dr. Simon George
11. Knowledge & Attitude Towards Eye Donation Among the College Students in Thiruvananthapuram City, Kerala
Dr. Sujith Varghese
Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan
12. Clinicomicrobiological Correlation Of Microbial Keratitis In A Tertiary Care Centre – A Pilot Study
Dr. Anil Kumar
Dr. Laura Edison
13. Difluprednate in Post Cataract Surgery-Better Or Worse Than Prednisolone? Dr. Sandhya Rao
14. Multifocal IOL for Children: A Prospective Study on 5 Children with Bilateral Cataracts Dr. Chandrakanth K.S.
02.00 – 02.55 PM - Instruction Course - Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
Chairman : Dr. Biju John
Co Chairman : Dr. Manjit P.S. Moderator : Dr. Valsa Stephen
1. Principles & Instrumentation Dr. Valsa Stephen 10 Minutes
2. Technique Of Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Dr. Biju John 12 Minutes
3. Peripheral Retinal Lesions & Scleral Depression -A Video Indirect Ophthalmoscopic
Demonstration
Dr. Mahesh G 08 Minutes
4. Fundus Drawing & Colour Coding Dr. Manjit P. S. 08 Minutes
03.00 – 05.00 PM
• Learning Problems & Trouble Shooting - Panel Discussion & Audience queries - 15 Minutes
- Prof. K.S. Subramanian Free Paper Award (Post Graduates); Semifinal 2
Chairman : Dr. Padmaja Krishnan
Moderator : Dr. Jyothi P.T. Each paper : 6 minutes, followed by 1 minute discussion
01. Clinical presentation, Treatment & Visual Outcome of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease –A Hospital Based Dr. Divya Kishan
Study
Dr. Biju John C.
Dr. Susha G.S.
02. Comparison of Anterior Chamber Angle Imaging with Spectralis Anterior Segment OCT & Ellex 40 MHz UBM
Dr. Meena Nair
Dr. Thomas George T.
Dr. K.G.R.Nair
03. Retrospective review of Multiple Ocular Nerve Palsies in Tertiary Eye Care Centre
Dr. Awaneesh Upadhyay
Dr. Ani Sreedhar
Dr. Sonali Nagpure
04. A study on the outcome of Open Globe Injury involving the Posterior Segment
Dr. Thomas Cherian
Dr. Remya Mareen Paulose
Dr. Eliza Anthony
05. Unveiling the pathogenesis of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Using Enhanced Depth Imaging
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. A. Giridhar
Dr. Indu V.P.
06. Factors affecting Corneal Endothelial Cell Count in uncomplicated Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Dr. Hridya Mohan
Dr. Smitha Narayan
Dr. K. C. Rajini
07. A comparative study on Corneal Endothelial Cell Changes following Small Incision Cataract Surgery in
patients with & without Diabetes Mellitus
08. Randomized control study of Endothelial Cell loss following Cataract Surgery; Phacoemulsification versus
Manual SICS
09. Does the severity of Diabetic Retinopathy correlate with Worsening Renal Function?
10. Retinal function after Scleral Buckling – A prospective analysis with Multifocal Electroretinogram & Optical
Coherence Tomography
11. A study on the Clinical Profile & Visual Outcome of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Patients treated with
systemic Methyl Prednisolone
Dr. Aswathy Mohan
Dr. V. Sahasranamam
Dr. Biju John C.
Dr. Rekha P.S.
Dr. Smitha Rani Syriac
Dr. Aneeta Jabbar
Dr. Anju S. Raju
Dr. Teny Kurien
Dr. P.S. Girija Devi
Dr. Biju John C.
Dr. Remya Mareen Paulose
Dr. Sonali Nagpure
Dr. Thomas Cherian
Dr. Jainy Joseph Emmatty
Dr. K. C. Rajani
Dr. Smitha Narayan
Dr. Sinumol S.

Hall A
09.00 - 10.55 AM - Diagnostic Challenges
Chairman : Dr. A. Giridhar
Co Chairman : Dr. Padmaja Krishnan
Moderator : Dr. George Peter
Convener : Dr. C.L. Antony
This two hour program will see the presentation on challenging cases that posed a diagnostic problem. The presenter will be
given a short summary of the cases & it will be put forward for a discussion to a set of eminent panelists & subsequently the presenter
will highlight how the diagnosis was reached & how the case was managed. Therefore the delegates can look forward to a very
interactive & thought provoking program which will improve their clinical acumen.
11.00 – 11.55 AM - Step by Step approach to doing a good SICS
Chairman : Dr. Philip Kuruvilla
Co Chairman : Dr. Bastin V.A.
Moderator : Dr. Binu Nambiar
1. Case Selection & preop evaluation Dr. Bastin V.A. 07 Minutes
2. Wound Construction Dr. Thomas George 06 Minutes
3. Hydrodissection, Nucleus management Dr. Joseph Francis 08 Minutes
4. Rhexis Dr. Alex Baby 06 Minutes
5. IOL Implantation Dr. Philip Kuruvilla 07 Minutes
• Discussion : 15 Minutes
12.00 Noon – 1.00 PM Managing difficult situations with SICS
Chairman : Dr. Sasikumar P.
Co Chairman : Dr. Sreekanth Karat
Moderator : Dr. Mohammed Swadique
1. Wound related problems Dr. Jaison V.A 08 Minutes
2. Mature/Hard cataract/PXF/ Shallow AC Dr. Sreeni Edakhlon 08 Minutes
3. Subluxated lens Dr. Radha Ramanan B. 08 Minutes
4. Small Pupil / CCC Problems Dr. Jyoti Anup 08 Minutes
5. Posterior Polar Cataract/Posterior Vitreous Pressure/ Vitreou Disturbance Dr. Minu Mathen 10 Minutes
02.00 – 2.55 PM - T.K. Alexander Memorial Oration
Chairman : Dr. Sahasranamam V.
Moderator : Dr. C.V. Anthrayose
Oration : Dr. K.G.R. Nair
03.00 – 3.55 PM - Ophthalmic Premier League
Chairman : Dr. Saikumar S.J.
Co Chairman : Dr. C.V. Anthrayose
Moderator : Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
Convener : Dr. K. Mahadevan
04.00 – 5.00 PM - Management of an Ophthalmic Practice
Chairman : Dr. C.V. Anthrayose
Co Chairman : Dr. R.R. Varma
Moderator : Dr. Suresh Babu
1. Practice Management – SWOT Analysis Dr. C.V. Anthrayose 08 Minutes
2. Importance of Humor in Clinical Practice Dr. R. R. Varma 12 Minutes
3. Patients expectations in ophthalmic practice & how to meet it Dr. Suresh Babu 15 Minutes
4. Promote your practice ethically - Enrich patient’s experience Dr. Ashley Thomas Jacob 20 Minutes
• Discussion - 5 Minutes

Hall B
09.00 - 09.55 AM - ‘The Hot Orbit’
Chairman : Dr. Suseela B. Nair
Co Chairman : Dr. Ani Sreedhar
Moderator : Dr. Marian Pauly
1. Infective Inflammatory Lesions Dr. Marian Pauly 07 Minutes
2. Non Infective Inflammatory Lesions Dr. Sheldon Goudinho 07 Minutes
3. Thyroid Orbitopathy Dr. Ravindra Mohan 07 Minutes
4. Orbital Inflammations in Children Dr. Ani Sreedhar 06 Minutes
5. Heat Spreading Outside the Orbit Dr. Suseela.B. Nair 05 Minutes
6. Medical Management of Orbital Inflammations Dr. Lathika V.K. 06 Minutes
7. Surgical Management - The Neurosurgeon’s Perspective Dr. Sreehari N.R. 07 Minutes
8. Minimally Invasive Orbital Surgery Dr. E. Ravindra Mohan 06 Minutes
• Discussion - 4 Minutes
10.00 -10.55 AM - Basic Neurophthalmology Evaluation
Chairman : Dr. Meenakshi Dhar
Co Chairman : Dr. M.V. Francis
Moderator : Dr. Mallika Harikrishnan
Keynote Address : 7 things I don't want to miss for my patient Dr. Rashmin Gandhi 15 Minutes
1. Basic Neuroophthalmology approach to periorbital headache Dr. M.V. Francis 07 Minutes
2. What the pupil tells us? Dr. Maillika Harikrishnan 05 Minutes
3. How to diagnose a neuroophthalmological visual field? Dr. Meenakshi Dhar 08 Minutes
4. Fundus findings in neuroophthalmology –a journey thru cases Dr. Natasha R 07 Minutes
5. Unravelling Nystagmus Dr. Rashmin Gandhi 08 Minutes
• Discussion - 5 Minutes
11.00 – 11.55 AM - Towards a safer Refractive Surgery
Chairman : Dr. Saju Joseph
Co Chairman : Dr. Kala B. Thottam
Moderator : Dr. Freddy T. Simon
1. Counseling & Criteria to select patients for refractive surgery Dr. Kala B. Thottam 07 Minutes
2. New machines & technologies for a safer refractive surgery Dr. Freddy T. Simon 07 Minutes
3. How to do a safe surface ablation (P R K)? Dr. Saju Joseph 07 Minutes
4. Lasik - best results when you are in safe zone Dr. Chandrakanth K.S. 08 Minutes
5. Surgical complications of refractive surgery & precautions Dr. Swapna Nair 08 Minutes
6. Refractive surgery in Keratoconus ICL & LVC Dr. J. K. Reddy 08 Minutes
12.00 – 1.00 PM - Out Patient Procedures in Ophthalmology
Chairman : Dr. Verghese Joseph
Co Chairman : Dr. Sony George
Moderator : Dr. Viji George
1. Dry Eye Evaluation Dr. Sony George 12 Minutes
2. Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy Dr. Thomas Thachil 10 Minutes
3. Evaluation of pupil & ocular motility Dr. M. V. Francis 12 Minutes
4. Evaluation of the nasolacrimal drainage system Dr. C. K. Mathew 07 Minutes
5. Confrontation visual fields Dr. Viji George 07 Minutes
• Panel Discussion 12 Minutes
02.00 – 02.55 PM - No Program
03.00 – 03.55 PM - Infectious Uveitis. Current Options in Diagnosis & Management
Chairman : Dr. Seshadrinathan S.
Co Chairman : Dr. Jisha K.
Moderator : Dr. Natasha R.
1. Newer diagnostic tests Dr. Saritha V.K. 05 Minutes
2. Tuberculous Uveitis Dr. Kavitha Avadhani 10 Minutes
3. Toxoplasma & other Parasitic Uveitis Dr Gargi Satheesh 08 Minutes
4. Opportunistic infections Dr. Amala Elizabeth George 08 Minutes
5. Viral Uveitis Dr. GopalS. Pillai 08 Minutes
6. Endogenous Endophthalmitis Dr. Natasha R. 08 Mnutes
• Discussion- 8 Minutes

Hall B
04.00 – 05.00 PM - Glaucoma Grand Rounds
Chairman : Dr. Thomas Arun Varghese Presenters : Dr. Bindu S. Ajith
Co Chairman : Dr. Sonia K. Njavally Dr. Savita Bhat
Moderator : Dr. Alex Baby Dr. Girija K.
Panelists : Dr. Ronnie George Dr. Meena Nair
Dr. Thomas George Dr. Sonia Njavally
Dr. Alex Baby
Dr. Thomas Arun Varghese
• Cases will be 3 minutes presentation followed by 3 minute discussion
Hall C
09.00 - 09.55 AM - What is new in Ocular Surface Disorders?
Chairman : Dr. Freddy T. Simon
Co Chairman : Dr. Vinay S. Pillai
Moderator : Dr. Dalia S.
1. Newer trends in the management of dry eyes Dr. Dalia S. 07 Minutes
2. Current Management of allergic conjunctivitis Dr. Freddy T. Simon 07 Minutes
3. Masquerades of keratoconjunctivitis Dr. E. Ravindra Mohan 08 Minutes
4. Amniotic membrane Transplants Dr. Aneeta Jabbar 08 Minutes
5. Limbal cell transplants recent trends Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan 08 Minutes
6. Keratoprosthesis Dr. Vinay S Pillai 08 Minutes
• Discussion - 9 Minutes
10.00 - 10.55 AM - Strabismus updated
Chairman : Dr. Elizabeth Joseph
Co Chairman : Dr. Anitha Balachandran
Moderator : Dr. Thomas Mathew
1. What is new in Strabismus? Dr. Elizabeth Joseph 15 Minutes
2. Strabismus- General Ophthalmologist’s Perspective Dr. Anitha Balachandran 10 Minutes
3. Interesting Clinical Scenario
Dr. Thomas Mathew
Dr. Meena C.K
07 Minutes
• Discussion- 15 Minutes
11.00 – 11.55 AM - Retinal Detachment - Basic to Advanced
Chairman : Dr. Gopal S. Pillai
Co Chairman : Dr. Biju John
Moderator : Dr. Ashok Nataraj
Other panelists : Dr. Mahesh G. Guest faculty : Dr Chiragh Bhatt
Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair Dr. Ajit Babu Majji
Dr. Rajesh P.
Dr. Prakash V.S.
Dr. Natasha R.
Dr. Guruprasad A.S.
Panel discussion based on clinical cases which will be presented by Dr. Gopal S. Pillai
1. Predisposing factors to retinal detachment- When & how to screen ? 04 Minutes
2. Signs & symptoms of retinal detachment 04 Minutes
3. How to differentiate rhegmatogenous from exudative retinal detachment? 04 Minutes
4. Fundus drawings in retinal detachment- A must for postgraduates 04 Minutes
5. Localizing the tears- how to go about it? 04 Minutes
6. Laser & cryo of retinal tears- Correct techniques 04 Minutes
7. Proliferative vitreo retinopathy- How to go about it? 04 Minutes
8. Pneumatic retinopexy- Does it have a role? 04 Minutes
9. Scleral buckling surgery- Indications & contraindications 04 Minutes
Key note address : Newer trends in Vitreoretinal surgery for retinal detachment Dr. Chirag Bhatt 10 Minutes
10. Pediatric retinal detachments- What are the challenges? 03 Minutes
11. Causes of failure in retinal reattachment surgery- How to prevent? 03 Minutes
12. Visual outcomes in retinal detachment surgery- How to improve? 03 Minutes

Hall D
Hall C
12.00 – 01.00 PM - FFA & OCT Grand Rounds
Chairman : Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair
Co Chairman : Simon George
Moderator : Dr. Sonia Rani John
The Instruction Course aims to address the common features & patterns to be noted while interpreting Fluorescein angiograms
& OCTs & how these patterns are helpful in clinical management.
Common retinal pathologies like Diabetic Retinopathy, AMD, CSR, inflammatory disease, hereditary retinal dystrophies etc., will be
dealt with. A case based scenario with the relevant angiogram frames & OCTs will be presented & these will be discussed by a panel
of retinal experts.
The panel is to include:
1. Dr. Ajit Babu Majji 2. Dr. Guruprasad A.S.
3. Dr. Prakash V.S 4. Dr. Shane Mathew
5. Dr. Biju John 6. Dr. Ashok Nataraj
7. Dr. Meena Chakrabarti
02.00 – 02.55 PM - No Program
03.00 – 03.55 PM - Options after Post Graduation in Ophthalmology
Chairman : Dr. K.G.R. Nair
Co Chairman : Dr. Jayaprasad B.
Moderator : Dr. Prakash V.S.
1. Decision Making –How your Personality, Capability &
Liability should influence your decision
Dr. K.G.R. Nair 07 minutes
2. Fellowships in India, Abroad & Preparing for Fellowship Exams Dr. Prakash V.S. 07 minutes
3. Honing Cataract Surgical Skills after Post Graduation Dr. J. K. Reddy 10 minutes
4. Challenges & Advantages of Working in a Medical College/ Teaching Institute Dr. Anitha Balachandran 07 minutes
5. Pearls you should know to set up your solo Private Practice Dr. Suresh Babu 07 minutes
• Discussion 17 Minutes
4.00 – 5.00 PM - Neurophthalmic Diagnostic Dilemmas. When & what investigations to order?
Chairman : Dr. Rajini K.C.
Co Chairman : Dr. Sinumol S.
Moderator : DrLathika V.K.
1. Ocular Motility Disorders- Confusions in Clinical Practice Dr. Rashmin Gandhi 20 Minutes
2. Role of Neuroimaging in Neurophthalmic Diagnostic Dilemmas Dr. Kesavadas C. 15 Minutes
3. Medically unexplained visual loss Dr. Rajini.K.C 10 Minutes
4. Transient obscuration of vision- How to approach? Dr. Lathika V.K 10 Minutes
5. Case Presentation Dr. Sinumol S. 05 Minutes
09.00 – 09.55 AM - How to improve your presentations & publications?
Chairman : Dr. Mahesh G.
Co Chairman : Dr. Manuel John
Moderator : Dr. Ashley Thomas
1. How to do a good literature search Dr. Mahesh G 08 Minutes
2. Publish or perish – Checklists for a publication Dr. Manuel John 10 Minutes
3. Making a good PowerPoint presentation Dr. Ashley Thomas 08 Minutes
4. Tips on surgical video editing Dr. Gopal S. Pillai 08 Minutes
5. Newer presentation techniques Dr. N.S.D. Raju 12 Minutes
• Discussion – 9 minutes
10.00 - 10.55 AM - Prof. K.S. Subramanian Free Paper Award (Post Graduates); Finals
Chairman : Dr. K.B. Venugopal
Moderator : Dr. S. Sasikumar
• The best 3 papers from each semifinals (Total 6 papers)
• Each paper – 6 minutes, followed by 1 minute discussion

Hall D
11.00 – 01.00 PM - Padmabhushan Dr. P. Siva Reddy Free Paper Award
Chairman : Dr. Sahasranamam V.
Moderator : Dr. Elizabeth Joseph
• Each paper – 7 minutes, followed by 1 minute discussion
01. Relationship of Energy Indicators in Torsional Phaco to Intra operative Parameters
Dr. Swapna Nair
02. Novel Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography(SD-OCT) Findings leading to new
insights into the Pathogenesis of Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
(APMPPE)
03. Change in Astigmatism following Clear Corneal Phacoemulsification with Rigid Intraocular
Lens Implantation with one Suture
04. Visual Outcome in Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Patients after IV Corticosteroids & Surgical
Decompression in Multispeciality Hospital , Kochi – A series of 12 cases
05. A Case of Familial Drusen With Choroidal Neovascularisation
06. A case of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension(IIHT) with severe Visual Loss
07. Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery – Early Experience at A Tertiary Eye Care Centre
in South India
08. Lasik-Its Effect on Long Term Visual Outcome in High Myopes & Assessment of Residual
Refractive Error
09. Comparison of early intervention with single Intra vitreal Injection Of Bevacizumab (IVB)
alone or followed by Panretinal & Macular Grid Photocoagulation (IVBL)in CRVO with Macular
Oedema(ME)
10. Surgically induced Astigmatism following Micro Incision Phaco 2.8 mm vs 2.2 mm - A
comparative study
02.00 – 2.55 PM - No Program
Dr. K.G.R. Nair
Dr. Sandhya N.
Dr. A. Giridhar
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. Eliza Anthony
Dr. Nagesh A.
Dr. Sagar Basu A.
Dr. Anjana Devi R.
Dr. Lakshmi J.
Dr. Rose Pullikkal
Dr. T.P. Ittyerah
Dr. Jithin Raj
Ms. Anjana Devi R.
Dr. Lakshmi J.
Dr. Naishadh Jivrajani
Dr. Naishadh Jivrajani
Ms. Anjana Devi R.
Dr. Lakshmi J.
Dr. Sarika Ramachandran
Dr. Mathew Kurian
Dr. Sudeep Das
Dr. Tina Susan Varghese
Dr. Vinay S. Pillai
Dr. Swapna Nair
Dr. Sonia Rani John
Dr. Meena Chakrabarti
Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
Dr. Sony George
Dr. Kala B. Thottam
Dr. S.K. Sundaramoorthy
Dr. Abhilash Nair
03.00 – 5.00 PM - Padmasree Dr. S. Tony Fernandes Video Film Award
Chairman : Dr. K.V. Raju
Moderator : Dr. Jayaprasad B.
Each Video – 10 minutes
01. Safety of Refractive Ablation in Old Corneal Scar with Foreign Body
Dr. Swapna Nair
Dr. K.G.R. Nair
Dr. Sanitha Sathyan
02. Vision testing in Children-Art & the Science
Dr. Elizabeth Joseph
Dr. Meena C.K.
Mrs. Jissy George
Dr. Savita Bhat,
03. Capsule Hooks in Phacoemulsification - Uses & Issues
Dr. S.J. Saikumar
Dr. Sara Jacob
04. Masterclass on phacoemulsification in subluxation Dr Minu M. Mathen
Dr. Marian Pauly
05. Unveiling the Mystery behind Facial Spasms
Dr. S.J. Saikumar
Dr. Mahesh G.

06. Extreme Trauma – There is Hope!
07. Scleral Fixated IOL (SFIOL) in Challenging Situations
08. Scleral Fixation of IOL - Made easy
09. A window to the Inner Eye: Managing Corneal and Retinal problems with a Surgical
Keratoprosthesis
10. The Attack from Behind - Iatrogenic Injury to the Posterior Capsule of the Lens
11. The Road to Success…….in Diabetic Vitrectomies
12. Posterior Polar Nucleus Drop: Management with a Difference
09.00 – 04.00 PM - Phaco Wet Lab
Co-ordinators : Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
: Dr. Minu Mathen
Phaco Wet Lab
Hall D
Dr. Rameez N Hussain
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. A. Giridhar
Dr. Thomas Thachil
Dr. Ashok Nataraj
Dr. Freddy T. Simon
Dr. Bimal Govind
Dr. Sonia K. Njavally
Dr. Sinumol S.
Dr. Thulaseedharan.S.
Dr. Mallika. O.U.
Dr.K.C. Rajini
Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair R.
Dr. Vinay S. Pillai
Dr. Manoj Soman
Dr. K.G.R. Nair
Dr. Rosina Thomas
Dr. Dr S.J. Saikumar
Dr. Savita Bhat
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. Sandhya N
Dr Sonia Rani John
Dr. Meena Chakrabarti
Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
Dr. Sonia R. John
Dr. Meena Chakrabarti

Hall A
09.00- 10.55 AM - Controversies in Ophthalmology
Chairman : Dr. Meena Chakrabarti
Co Chairman : Dr. Charles K. Skaria
Moderator : Dr. Gopal S. Pillai
Convener : Dr. Valsa Stephen
Ophthalmology has become divided into a number of subspecialties & in each considerable experience & Expertise has
developed. In these sessions, experts in each major subspecialty will present a clinical problem within their subspecialty in which
there are a variety of views or management options. These different perspectives will be discussed & the expert will present a
comprehensive & a rational approach to the problem our aim is to cover most of the subspecialties & discuss problems within them
that are relevant to the general ophthalmologist. We Hope that this session will be of interest to you & useful in your clinical practice.
Topics:
01. Optimizing Therapeutic Results in DME Management Dr. Guruprasad A.S.
02. Controversies in the choice of Anti VEGF agents & its posology in AMD management - Dr. Prakash V.S.
03. Presbyopia Correcting IOLs …… Multifocal IOL Vs Monovision Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
04. Correction of Astigmatism in your cataract surgery patients Dr. Minu Mathen
05. Controversial Aspects of Paediatric Cataract Surgery with timing, surgical procedure, choice of IOL &
Dr. Elizabeth Joseph
IOL power calculation
06. Childhood epiphoras –Probing,Intubation or DCR Dr. E. Ravindra Mohan
07. Fuch’s dystrophy & Cataract ---------PK/DSAEK/PEIOL ALONE? Dr. J. K. Reddy
08. TON story …………………..Resolving the Steroid Controversy Dr. Rashmin Gandhi
09. Is target IOP an essential tool or ‘cookie-cutter’ medicine Dr. M. Chokkalingam
10. When should we treat Ocular Hypertension? Dr. Ronnie George
11.00 – 1.00 PM - TACO QUIZ
Quiz Master : Dr. Santosh G. Honavar
Chairman : Dr. C.V. Anthrayose
Co Chairman : Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran
Moderator : Dr. Sheldon Guidinho
Convener : Dr. Jasmine Mary Jacob
Hall B
09.00- 9.55 AM - Achieving Emmetropia following Cataract Surgery
Chairman : Dr. Minu Mathen
Co Chairman : Dr. Merine Paul
Moderator : Dr. Anup Chirayath
1. Biometry: Doing it right...Keratometry & A scan (contact & immersion) Dr. Sreekant Karat 07 Minutes
2. a. Optical Biometry & special situations
Dr. Savita Bhat 07 Minutes
b. Check list of pre op evaluations to avoid post op surprises
3. Refining surgical steps in SICS & Phaco. Dr. Anup Chirayath 07 Minutes
4. Astigmatism Correction: LRIs & Toric IOLs. Dr. Merine Paul 07 Minutes
5. Presbyopia correction: Choosing the right patient. Dr. Viji George 07 Minutes
6. Post operative refractive surprises. Dr. J.K. Reddy 07 Minutes
• Discussion -13 Minutes
10.00 -10.55 AM - Basic Orbital & Eyelid Reconstructive Surgery
Chairman : Dr. Ani Sreedhar
Co Chairman : Dr. Lakshmi K.P.
Moderator : Dr. Sujithra H.
1. Orbital Tumours: Considerations for an Ophthalmologist Dr. Ani Sreedhar 10 Minutes
2. Surgical approaches to the orbit Dr. Santosh G. Honavar 15 Minutes
3. Evisceration, Enucleation & Implants Dr. Lakshmi K.P. 10 Minutes
4. Tumours of the Lid: Newer concepts Dr. Santosh G. Honavar 15 Minutes
• Discussion - 5 Minutes

Hall C
Hall B
11.00 – 11.55 AM - Advances in Corneal Imaging
Chairman : Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan
Co Chairman : Dr. Aneeta Jabbar
Moderator : Dr. Sujith Nayanar
Program objective - This course intends to provide a reasonably comprehensive review of leading concepts in corneal imaging,
especially the recent advances in topography & their clinical application. The pros & cons of newer imaging devices will be discussed
by experienced users, with emphasis on practical use, avoiding technical jargon
1. Introduction 03 Minutes
2. Principles of topography Dr. Sujit Nayanar 08 Minutes
3. Placido systems Dr. Vinay. S. Pillai 07 Minutes
4. Orbscan Dr. Sri Sankar 07 Minutes
5. Scheimpflug imaging Dr. Freddy T. Simon 07 Minutes
6. Anterior segment OCT Dr. Bhaskar Srinivasan 08 Minutes
7. Confocal microscopy Dr. Aneeta Jabbar 05 Minutes
8. Which one to choose? Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan 05 Minutes
• Discussion - 5 Minutes
12.00 – 1.00 PM - Visual Rehabilitation of a Keratoconus Patient
Chairman : Dr. Aneeta Jabbar
Co Chairman : Dr. Freddy T. Simon
Moderator : Dr. Sri Sankar
1. Introduction- Beyond Ultraviolet Cross Linking (Uv-Cxl ) Dr Sri Shankar 08 Minutes
2. Contact Lens Visual Rehabilitation in Keratoconus Dr Freddy T. Simon 10 Minutes
3. Corneal Biomechanics & Choice of Surgical Techniques Dr Aneeta Jabbar 10 Minutes
4. Cross Linking & Topography Guided PRK Dr Bhaskar Srinivasan 08 Minutes
5. Other Methods of Visual Rehabilitation & wrap up Dr Bhaskar Srinivasan 12 Minutes
• Discussion - 7 Minutes
09.00- 09.55 AM - Current Trends in Corneal Replacement Surgery
Chairman : Dr. K.V. Raju
Co Chairman : Dr. Jyothi P.T.
Moderator : Dr. Arunkumar A.
1. Indications for Keratoplasty Dr. K.V. Raju 10 Minutes
2. PKP -Tips & tricks Dr. Prasannakumari C. 10 Minutes
3. Complications of PKP Dr. Sony Siraj E. 10 Minutes
4. Lamellar keratoplasty Dr. Bhaskar Srinivasan 20 Minutes
10.00 -10.55 AM - Frequently asked Questions in Medical Retina
Chairman : Dr. Rajesh P.
Co Chairman : Dr. Sudha V.
Moderator : Dr. Simi Manojkumar
1. Central Serous Retinopathy-The treatment options Dr. Sudha V 08 Minutes
2. Venous Occlusions -The current approach. Dr. Simi Manojkumar 08 Minutes
3. Localised detachment of the Macula - Causes other than CSR. Dr. Rajesh P. 08 Minutes
4. Lesions of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium Dr Manoj S. 08 Minutes
5. Blood in the Macula - Causes & Management Dr. Ashok Nataraj 08 Minutes
6. CNVM- The new treatment guidelines Dr. Mahesh G. 08 Minutes
• Discussion – 7 Minutes
11.00 – 11.55 AM - Glaucoma Diagnostics made easy
Chairman : Dr. Thomas George
Co Chairman : Dr. Savita Bhat
Moderator : Dr. Meena Nair
1. Assessing Progression on Fields Dr. Ronnie George 20 Minutes
2. OCT Of Optic disc & NFL Dr. Meena Nair 07 Minutes
3. Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Glaucoma Dr. Savita Bhat 07 Minutes
4. Anterior Segment OCT in Glaucoma Dr. Thomas George 07 Minutes
• Discussion - 14 Minutes

Hall C
12.00 – 01.00 PM - Avoiding Common Mistakes in Management of Uveitis
Chairman : Dr. P.S. Girija Devi
Co Chairman : Dr. Sandhya N.
Moderator : Dr. Reesha K.R.
1. Diagnostic dilemma in White Dot Syndrome-- Dr. Sandhya N. 12 Minutes
2. Infective versus Inflammatory causes of uveitis-- Dr. Reesha K.R. 12 Minutes
3. Steroids in uveitis. When to start, how long & how frequent? Dr. P.S. Girija Devi 12 Minutes
4. The masquerades in uveitis Dr. Anuja Sathar 12 Minutes
• Discussion – 12 Minutes
Hall D
09.00 –10.55 AM - Dr. Noel Moniz Anterior Segment Free Paper Award
Chairman : Dr. Alex Joseph
Moderator : Dr. Baburajan N.P.
• Each paper – 7 minutes, followed by 1 minute discussion
01. Comparison Of New SBK Plus Microkeratome With Commonly Used Moria M2
Microkeratome In Lasik Procedures
02. Conjunctival Cytological Changes Following Soft Contact Lens Wear Using
Impression Cytology
03. Effect On Intraocular Pressure In Mild To Moderate Myopic Correction By
Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis
04. Endothelial Cells Loss After Cataract Surgery By Manual Small Incision Method
Versus Phacoemulsification
05. Outcomes of Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty for Keratoconus
06. Primary Pediatric Keratoplasty: Indications, Outcome & Graft Survival
07. Contrast Sensitivity In Eyes Implanted With Different Types Of Foldable
Monofocal Intraocular Lenses: A Comparative Study
08. Sutureless Pterygium Surgery with Conjunctival Autograft with & without
Fibrin Glue application- A Comparison Of Two Techniques
09. Efficacy Of Toric IOLs in Correcting Preexistent Corneal Astigmatism - An
Analysis
Dr. K. Narayanan Kutty
Dr. Lakshmi P. Moorthy
Dr. Girish.Baliga,
Dr. P.S. Girija Devi
Dr. Chitra Raghavan
Dr. Simon George
Dr. C.L. Antony,
Dr. Zainul Abidheen
Dr. Bini Vasudevan,
Dr. Sajeev Cherian Jacob
Dr. Khirsariya Dhrumil Chandulal
Dr. Amita Verghese
Dr. Verghese Joseph
Dr. Nita S.
Dr. Deepthi Chandran
Dr. Vinay S. Pillai
Dr. K G R Nair
Dr. Abraham Kurian
Dr. Aneeta Jabbar
Dr. Seema K M
Dr. Sonali Nagpure,
Dr. Elizabeth Joseph
Dr. Sara Jacob
Dr. S.J.Saikumar
Dr. Savita Bhat
Dr. Sandhya N.
Dr. Nisha T.
Dr. Iodine Reghunadhan R.
Dr. Pradnya Kanase
Dr. Abraham Kurian
Dr. K.G.R.Nair
Dr. Sony George
Dr. Kala B. Thottam
Dr. S.K.Sundaramoorthy
Dr. Binu Balan
Dr. Peter T. I.
10. Lasik In Children Dr. K.S. Chandrakanth
Dr. Manjusha Chandrasekharan
11. Ophthalmopathy in Dysthyroid states- A Clinical Study
Dr. Raju K.V.
Dr. Sajitha M.
12. Dry eye in postmenopausal & premenopausal women -A comparative study Dr. Raju K.V.
Dr. Bindu N.

11.00 – 1.00 PM - Posterior Segment Free Paper Award Session
Chairman : Dr. K. Mahadevan
Moderator : Dr. Gopal S. Pillai
1. Visual Field Changes in Pituitary Macroadenomas before & after Trans Sphenoidal Surgery
2. Foveal Microstructural Changes in Type 2A Macular Telangiectasia Using Spectral domain
OCT & Blue Laser Autofluorescence :
3. Safety & efficacy of Intravitreal Ozurdex Injection in cases of Macular Edema secondary to
Retinal Vascular Disease
4. A Study on the Safety Profile of Intravitreal Bevacizumab
5. Blue Laser Autoflourescence in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
6. Long Term Intravitreal Bevacizumab (IvB) Safety Survey
7. Retinal Changes with Myopia: A Cross Sectional Study using Spectral Optical Coherence
Tomography
8. Ocular Manifestations in Childhood Leukemia & its Correlation with Risk Categorisation of
Leukemia
Hall D
• Each paper – 7 minutes, followed by 1 minute discussion
Dr. Veena Viswam
Dr. George Thomas
Dr. Jayaprasad B.
Dr. Rameez N. Hussain
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. A. Giridhar
Dr. Thomas Thachil
Dr. Thomas Thachil
Dr. A. Giridhar
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. Koteswar Rao
Dr. Rameez N. Hussain
Dr. Ashok Nataraj
Dr. Freddy T. Simon
Dr. Bimal Govind
Dr. Sonia K. Njavally
Dr. Fazil Gafoor M.A.,
Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair,
Dr. Latha Iyoob,
Dr. Manoj S.
Dr. Sonia Rani John,
Dr. Meena Chakrabarti
Dr. Arup Chakrabarti
Dr. Divya M.S.,
Dr. Husna I.K.,
Dr. Bindu N. Das
Dr. Pournami I.K.,
Dr. Bindu George,
Dr. Deleep Kumar,
Dr. Raju K.V.

01.00 PM - Valedictory Function
List of Guest Faculty (Alphabetical Order)
Hall A
01. Dr. N.K. Agarwal, Addl. DGHS, New Delhi
02. Dr. Ajit Babu Majji, Hyderabad
03. Dr. Amala Elizabeth George, Chennai
04. Ms. Anjana Gopan, Optometrist, Kochi
05. Dr. Bhaskar Srinivasan, Chennai
06. Mr. Binoy Raj, Architect, Kochi
07. Dr. Chirag Bhatt, Kolkota
08. Dr. M. Chokkalingam, Chennai
09. Dr. Guruprasad A.S., Hubli
10. Dr. Kavitha Avadhani, Bengaluru
11. Dr. Kesavadas C., Diagnostic Radiologist, Thiruvananthapuram
12. Dr. (Col.) Madan Deshpande, President, Vision 2020, India, Pune
13. Dr. Mahipal S. Sachdev, New Delhi
14. Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai, Vice President, National IMA PPS, Thiruvananthapuram
15. Dr. Pravin Krishna V., Hyderabad
16. Dr. G.V. Rao, CEO, Vision 2020 India, New Delhi
17. Dr. Rashmin Gandhi, Chennai
18. Dr. E. Ravindra Mohan, Chennai
19. Dr. J.K. Reddy, Coimbatore
20. Dr. Ronnie George, Chennai
21. Dr. Santosh G. Honavar, Hyderabad
22. Dr. Shubhra Goel, Chennai
23. Dr. Sreehari N.R., Neurosurgeon, Thiruvananthapuram

All Three Days - 23rd 24th & 25th
Poster Exhibition Hall
All posters should be put up by 11.00 AM on 23 rd November, 2012 and dismantled only after 11.00 AM on 25 th
November, 2012. Please display in the designated panel boards, as per the serial number given below
Posters to be displayed
01. Macular Microholes- Is smaller better? A Spectral Domain Optical Coherence
Tomography study of macular microhole morphology Correlated with visual acuity
02. Case report - A case of Chronic Canaliculitis
03. A Silent Killer that caught the Eye
04. Adverse Effects of Fundus Fluorescein Angiography– A Three Year Review
05. The Mystery of Vascular Veil –Unveiled
06. Clinico-Radiological features of Iris Retraction Syndrome A Rare Disorder
07. Olmsted Syndrome - A case report
08. Zkamra Eye Implant to replace Spectacles
09. An unusual presentation of Behcet’s disease
10. Bilateral Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome- A case report
11. Pilomatrix Carcinoma Of the Eyebrow Masquerading As Vascular Tumour – A Case
Report
12. An interesting case of High Myopia & Glaucoma in a young boy
13. Optociliary Shunt Vessels in a patient with Sphenoid Wing Meningioma– A case
report
Dr. Vaishnavi Batmanabane
Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair
Dr. Manoj S.
Dr. Farah Deeba
Dr. Abhishek Kulkarni
Dr. Hari Ramakrishnan
Dr. Shaji P Koshy
Dr. Prashob Mohan
Dr. Kanchana K.
Dr. Lekshmi H.
Dr. Anitha Mathews
Dr. Anna Elias
Dr. Mahesh G.
Dr. Savita Bhat
Dr. Rameez Hussain
Dr. Surabha Govindan K.G.
Dr. Jasmine L.B.
Dr. Sunil M.S.
Dr. Lakshmi P. Moorthy
Dr. Teny Kurien
Dr. P.S. Girija Devi
Dr. Thomas George
Dr. Dhanya Sukumara
Dr. Sudha.V.
Dr. Sinumol S.
Dr. S. Shina
Dr. C.V. Anthrayose
Dr. Pournami I.K.
Dr. Suma Unnikrishnan
Dr. K. V. Raju
Dr. Khirsariya Dhrumil Chandulal
Dr. Verghese Joseph
Dr. Amita Verghese
Dr. Nita S.
Dr. Ivan Jacob
Dr. Eliza Anthony
Dr. Marian Pauly
Dr. Reshma Balan K.T.
Dr. K.V. Raju
Dr.Ashitha P.
Dr. Jyothi P.T.
Dr. Jainy Joseph Emmatty
Dr. Rajani K.C.
Dr. Mallika O.U.
Dr. Sudha V.
Dr. Sujatha N.

14. A case of Idiopathic Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis
Who presented as Chronic Papilloedema
All Three Days - 23rd 24th & 25th
Poster Exhibition Hall
Dr. Lakshmi J.
Dr. Anjana Devi R.
Dr. Naishadh Jivrajani
Dr. Jithinraj
Dr. Amanda Mohanan Earat
Dr. Lathika V.K
15. Unusual cause of Proptosis in Elderly Males
Dr. Charles K. Skaria
Dr. C.V. Radhadevi
16. Changing trends in the cause of Blindness among patients registered for Penetrating
Dr. Ashitha P.
Keratoplasty in a tertiary Eye Care Hospital in Kerala
17. Risk factor analysis for chronicity in patients presenting with & an Acute attack of
Dr. Smrithy Sadan
Primary Angle Closure
18. Does Schiotz tonometry still have a role in detection of Glaucoma? Dr Bindu George
19. Neurotrophic Keratitis: A Retrospective Clinical Study Dr. Blessy Jacob
Dr. Fazil Gafoor M.A.
Dr. Shilpa Dabhi
20. Recovery of vision after Hyaloidotomy in Valsalva Retinopathy
Dr. Manoj S.
Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair
Dr. Latha Iyoob
Dr. Rajna Rasheed
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