As a part of continuing medical education among health professionals, the Department of Ophthalmology, Navodaya medical college hospital & research centre (NMCH&RC), Raichur has organised “Glaucoma Update : Workshop” on 26th October 2024 from 8am to 5pm in Dr S.R. Hegde Silver Jubilee auditorium hall, Navodaya Campus.

The Programme started after a brief inauguration ceremony. The inaugural function was presided by Dr B. Devanand, Dean/Principal, Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Raichur. Dr T. Srinivas, Registrar, Navodaya Education Trust was guest of honour. Dr A.S. Aanand, Vice principal, NMCH&RC, Dr Ramesh Babu, Medical Superintendent, NMCH&RC and Dr Anupama Taklikar, Organizing Chairperson, HOD, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC were among the other dignitaries on the dais.Dr Kaushik Reddy, Principal, Navodaya Physiotherapy College, Dr Narayana Pendlikal, RMO, NMCH&RC and HODs of various departments were among the other dignitaries.

Around 150 delegates from different medical colleges including practising Opthalmologists across Karnataka attended the CME. Dr Geetamani Bengeri, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC welcomed the gathering. Dr Reshma, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC welcomed the guest speakers Dr Shilpa N and Dr Keerthi B , Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeons. Presidential address was delivered by Dr T. Srinivas and Dr B Devanand. Dr Kanchana B K, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC, proposed the vote of thanks.

Guest Speakers shared their valuable knowledge on Glaucoma and recent advances in the management of Glaucoma. Postgraduates of Department of Ophthalmology from various medical colleges of North Karnataka participated in the Quiz " Glaucoma Pearls : Quiz" hosted by Dr Vadikari Lavan Kumar, Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC and Dr Vaibhav, Cornea Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC.

Workshop on various investigations in Glaucoma was conducted under the guidance of Guest Faculties Dr Keerthi B and Dr Shilpa N.

During Valedictory function Dr A S Aanand and Dr Ramesh Babu shared their inputs and congratulated the Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC including post graduates for successfully organising the event.