Kanpur Ophthalmological Society's 16th Annual Conference Highlights Advanced Eye Care

Kanpur: The Kanpur Ophthalmological Society (KOS) successfully concluded its 16th annual conference, a two-day event held at a private hotel in Swaroop Nagar. The conference, presided over by Dr. Manish Mahendra and with Dr. Mohit Khatri serving as secretary, brought together approximately 200 ophthalmologists and eye surgeons from Kanpur and surrounding districts. The gathering provided a crucial platform for medical professionals to share their experiences and discuss the latest advancements in eye care.

According to senior ophthalmologist Dr. Shalini Mohan, the conference served as an excellent forum for sharing new innovations and modern techniques in ophthalmic medicine. The sessions focused on detailed discussions about the treatment of eye diseases, with a special emphasis on retina care, glaucoma, cornea, cataract, and new methods in eye surgery.

The conference attracted renowned national and international experts, adding significant value to the discussions. International specialists included Dr. I.K. Ahmed from Canada, a leading expert in Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), and Dr. Rajeev Muni, a globally recognized authority in the field of retina and vitreous surgery, also from Canada.

A distinguished lineup of national experts also participated, enriching the scientific program. Prominent figures included Dr. Suhas Haldipurkar, Dr. Ruchika Agarwal, Dr. Gaurav Luthra, Dr. Sunita Dubey, Dr. D. Ramamurthy, Dr. Sharad Bajpai, Dr. Kasturi Bhattacharya, Dr. Dinesh Talwar, Dr. Vipin Sahni, Dr. Anagha Hirur, Dr. Jatinder Wahi, Dr. Jimmy Mittal, Dr. Rashmin Gandhi, Dr. Prashant Bhavankule, and Dr. Rupak Roy.

The conference was lauded for fostering an environment of knowledge exchange and collaboration, reinforcing the commitment of the medical community in Kanpur to providing high-quality, advanced eye care to patients. The event not only highlighted recent breakthroughs but also encouraged networking among peers, which is vital for the continuous professional development of ophthalmologists. The success of the 16th annual conference underscores the growing importance of such events in keeping local medical practitioners at the forefront of global advancements in ophthalmology.