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Day 1, 27th November 2009 Hall A 9 am to 11 am – SICS – Learn it from the masters Chairman: Dr. P. Sasikumar Co Chairman: Dr. Philip Kuruvilla Convener: Dr. Jaison V.A. Moderator: Dr. Rajesh Chells 1. History and relevance of conversion to SICS – Dr. Vinod Kumar – 15 minutes 2. Pre operative evaluation, patient selection and choice of anesthesia – Dr. Sreekant Karat – 10 minutes 3. Wound construction and closure – Dr. B. Jayaprasad – 15 minutes 4. Capsulotomy and nucleus management – Dr. Jyothy Anup – 15 minutes 5. Cortex management and IOL placement – Dr. B. Radharemanan – 15 minutes 6. SICS in posterior polar cataract – Dr. Philip Kuruvilla – 10 minutes 7. No injection SICS – Dr. P. Sasikumar – 10 minutes 8. Re surgery in SICS – Dr. Jaison V.A. – 15 minutes Panel Discussion – 15 minutes 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – Fundamentals of Phacoemulsification Chairman: Dr. KGR Nair Co Chairman: Dr. Anand H Convener: Dr. T.P. Sunil Kumar Moderator: Dr.Sivakumar 1. Patient selection for beginners, preoperative evaluation and anaesthesia options - Dr. Thomas George - 10 minutes 2. Wound construction, CCC & hydro procedures including complications Dr. Merine Paul – 12 minutes 3. Transition from SICS to Phaco: Step by step - Dr. Anup Chirayath – 10 minutes 4. Knowing the phaco machine:. power modulations, fluidics - Dr. Jayaprasad B. – 12 minutes 5. Nucleus Management: Basics and problems encountered - Dr. Minu M Mathen - 20 minutes 6. Cortex management and IOL implantation - Dr. T.P. Sunil Kumar – 12 minutes Discussion and interaction with Panel - 30 mins 2 pm to 4 pm – All you wanted to know about Refraction and Spectacles Chairman: Dr. C.V. Anthrayose Co Chairman: Dr. Babu Krishnakumar Convener: Dr. V. Sahasranamam Moderator: A. Rohan 1. Keynote Address: Practical aspects of Refraction – Prof. Alex Joseph – 15 minutes 2. Introduction – Dr. Babu Krishnakumar – 5 minutes 3. Objective Refraction – Prof. K.V. Raju – 15 minutes 4. Role of Autorefractometer – Dr. V. Sahasranamam – 10 minutes 5. Refraction and prescription of glasses in children – Dr. Bindu N Das – 15 minutes 6. Selection of lenses, frames and spectacles – Dr. C.V. Anthrayose – 20 minutes 7. Spectacle Intolerance – Dr. S. Sasikumar – 15 minutes 8. Computer Vision syndrome – Dr. B. Radharemanan – 10 minutes 9. Starting your own spectacle shop – Ethical and Legal aspects – Dr. A. Rohan – 10 minutes 10. Discussion – 5 minutes 4 pm onwards – Preparation for Inaugural function Hall B 9 am to 11 am – A practical approach to the management of diseases of the macula Chairperson: Dr. Meena Chakrabarti Co Chairman: Dr. Gopal S Pillai Convener: Dr. Sunil N. Moderator: Dr. Ashok Nataraj Despite great advances in the diagnostics and 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 and 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 and relevant macular disorders will be covered. The CD containing all the presentations will be prepared for distribution to the delegates. Panelists: Dr.Gopal Pillai Dr.Sunil.N Dr.Biju John Dr Rajesh Dr Sonia Rani John Dr.Thomas Cherian Dr Valsa Stephen Dr.Meena Chakrabarti Dr Biju Raju Topics: Diabetic macular edema Vitreomacular traction syndromes Wet AMD Dry AMD IPFT Central Serous Retinopathy Diagnostic imaging Retinal toxicity of systemic drugs Traumatic maculopathies Preoperative macula evaluation Senile macular holes IPCV Macular toxoplasmosis APMPPE Neuroretinitis Heredomacular dystrophies 11:15 am to 1:15 pm - Update on Diseases of the Orbit and Oculoplasty Chairperson: Dr. Ani Sreedhar Co Chairman: Dr. P.P. Kunhiraman Moderator: Dr. Kunal Kumar 1. Orbital diseases – a practical approach – Dr. Ani Sreedhar – 20 minutes Orbital malignancies – Dr. Bipasha Mukherjee – 30 minutes Implants – the state of the art – Dr. Kunal Kumar – 20 minutes Discussion – 10 minutes Thyroid Eye diseases – current management – Dr. P.P. Kunhiraman – 20 minutes 6. Cosmetology – Dr. Jayaprasad – 20 minutes 7. Case discussions – 20 minutes 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 pm to 4 pm – Approach to common Neuro Ophthalmic disorders Chairperson: Dr. Meenakshi Dhar Co Chairman: Dr. M.V. Francis Convener: Dr. Bindu N Das Moderator: Dr. Ani Sreedhar 1. Keynote address: The Double trouble problem – 10 practical pearls – Dr. Navin Jayakumar – 15 minutes 2. Approach to a patient with acute visual loss and RAPD – Dr. Rashmin Gandhi – 10 minutes 3. Approach to a case of swollen optic disc – Dr. Navin Jayakumar – 10 minutes 4. Proptosis of Neuro ophthalmic interest – Dr. Bindu N Das – 10 minutes 5. Visual fields in Neuro ophthalmology – a practical approach – Dr. Meenakshi Dhar – 10 minutes 6. Ocular Myasthenia Gravis –a diagnostic graveyard – Dr. Ani Sreedhar 10 minutes 7. Approach to a patient with traumatic optic neuropathy – Dr. Anuradha Rao – 8 minutes 8. Visual auras in migraine – Dr. M.V Francis – 8 minutes 9. Approach to a patient with nystagmus and interesting ocular motility problems – Dr. Rashmin Gandhi – 15 minutes 10. Discussion – 20 minutes. 4 pm to 5 pm – Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head in Glaucoma Chairman: Dr. B. Radharemanan Convener: Dr. S.J. Saikumar Moderator: Dr. Savita Bhat 1. Techniques of Optic Nerve Head assessment – Dr. Deepa Paulose – 10 minutes 2. Clinical evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head – Dr. B. Radharemanan – 10 minutes 3. Imaging modalities in Glaucoma – Dr. S.J. Saikumar – 15 minutes 4. Optic nerve heads mimicking glaucoma – Dr. Savita Bhat – 10 minutes 5. Interesting discs and panel discussion – 15 minutes Hall C 9 am to 11 am – Posterior segment complications of cataract surgery Chairpersons: Dr. Minu Mathen and Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair Convener: Dr. Biju Raju Moderator: Dr. Shane Mathew This video-based, interactive panel discussion will focus on prevention and management strategies of problems like PC rent, vitreous loss, nucleus drop, IOL drop, expulsive hemorrhage, cystoid macular edema, endophthalmitis, TASS etc. The course will include debates, expert comments on clinical / surgical scenarios and practical tips on surgical and medical management of these situations. Panelists include: Dr. Anup Chirayath Dr. Chandrakanth Shetye Dr. Jacob Mathew Dr. Manoj S Dr. Sunil N. Dr. Biju John Dr. Freddy Simon Dr. Mahesh G Dr. Shaju Asokan 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – Symposium on Ocular Surface disorders Chairperson: Dr. P.S. Girijadevi Co Chairman: Dr. V. Sahasranamam Convener: Dr. K. Kanchana Moderator: Dr. Abraham Kurian 1. The Ocular Surface – Dr. Jasmin L B – 10 minutes 2. Clinical workup of a case with OSD – Dr. Chithra R – 10 minutes 3. Iatrogenic limbal stem cell deficiency – Dr. Naina Jabeen Hyder – 10 minutes 4. Immune-related OSD – management options – Dr. Srinivas K Rao – 20 minutes 5. Lid margin disease and OSD – Dr. Abraham Kurian – 10 minutes 6. Amniotic membrane transplantation in OSD – Dr. P.S. Girijadevi – 10 minutes 7. Ocular Surface neoplasias – Dr. Srinivas K Rao – 20 minutes 8. Newer drugs in Dry Eye management – Dr. V. Sahasranamam – 10 minutes 9. Discussion – 20 minutes 2 pm to 4 pm - Infections and inflammations of the retina Chairman: Dr. Thomas Cherian Co Chairman: Dr. Manoj S. Convener: Dr. Mihir Shah Moderator: Dr. Biju John Toxoplasma Retino choroiditis – Dr. Biju John – 15 minutes Parasitic infestations of the Retina – Dr. Thomas Cherian – 15 minutes Viral Retinitis – Dr. Rajesh Babu – 15 minutes Ocular Tuberculosis – Dr. Manoj S – 15 m,inutes Posterior segment inflammations in AIDS – Dr. Mihir Shah – 15 minutes Endogenous Endophthalmitis – Dr. Rajesh P – 15 minutes Approach to posterior segment inflammations and recent advances in therapeutics – Dr. Rajesh Babu – 15 minutes 8. Discussion – 15 minutes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4 pm to 5 pm – Panel discussion on Ocular Emergencies Chairman: Dr. Gopal S Pillai Convener: Dr. Thomas George Moderator: Dr. Mridula Sunil Acute painful loss of vision Angle closuire glaucoma Orbital cellulitis Corneal ulcer perforation- marginal and central Endophthalmitis Acute painless loss of vision CRAO CRVO AION PION Optic neuritis Submacular hemorrhage RD with macula on Vitreous hemorrhage Trauma Blunt trauma Chemical burns Corneal perforation Lid and canalicular injury Post traumatic endophthalmitis and Retained IOFB Panelists Dr Thomas George Dr Gopal Pillai Dr Sunil M.S. Dr Naina Dr Rani Menon Dr Simi Manoj kumar Dr Mridula Sunil Dr. Sujithra H. Hall D 9 am to 11 am – PG Free paper – Semi final 1 Chairperson: Dr. N. Jayanth Duration of each paper will be 6 minutes with 1 minute for discussion 1. Outcome of therapeutic keratoplasty in fungal keratitis – one year prospective study – Dr. Reesha, Dr. Aneeta Jabbar, Dr. Thomas Cherian. 2. Comparative analysis of Acanthamoeba Keratitis and fungal keratitis – Dr. Sindhu N. M, Dr. Aparna C. Varghese, Dr. P.S. Girijadevi, Dr. Beena Paul. 3. Study of prevalence of causes of blindness among people applying for disability certificates in a district – Dr. Manjusha T.P, Dr. Lakshmi P Moorthy, Dr. Thomas George. 4. A retrospective comparative study on recurrence after using fibrin glue versus sutures for patients undergoing pterygium excision – Dr. Raji S.P, Dr. Abraham Kurian, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Lekshmi Vijay, Dr. K.G.R. Nair 5. Risk factors of Retinopathy of prematurity and their relation with severity of disease – Dr. Ashwini Jagannath Wavare, Dr. Biju John, Dr. Pappa, dr. Sunil. 6. A prospective study to analyze the causes of low vision to assess the effectiveness of low vision services – Dr. Lakshmi P Moorthy, Dr. Reena Abdul Rasheed. 7. Ultrasound biomicroscopic assessment of angle structures before and after combined (Trabeculectomy plus cataract) surgery – Dr. C.P. Sharmila, Dr. B. Radharemanan, Dr. Thomas Arun Varghese. 8. Visual outcome and complications of scleral fixated posterior chamber Intraocular lenses – a follow up analysis – Dr. Lakshmi S Kumar, Dr. K.C. Rajini. 9. Role of systemic steroids in non arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) – Dr. Renuka Chawla, Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Saji Nair, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 10. Effect of metabolic control and progression of diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Aslesha Sawant, Dr. Suman Alexander, Dr. Thomas Cherian. 11. Visual and anatomical outcome following retinal detachment surgery – Dr. Siju Raj, Dr. Soubhagya Jayakumar. 12. Study on changes in conjunctival impression cytology in chronic glaucoma patients on topical medications – Dr. Rekha P.S, Dr. Anjali S.R, Dr. Thomas George. 13. Sub tenons anesthesia vs peribulbar anesthesia in small incision cataract surgery – a comparative study – Dr. Arya A.R, Dr. Hima N.B, Dr. Reena Abdul Rasheed, Dr. P.S. Girijadevi. 14. Etiology and prognosis of corneal ulcers – a prospective study – Dr. Shybak Thomas, Dr. Thomas Cherian. 15. Video nystagmographic and clinical analysis of the effect of nystagmus surgery – Dr. Mary Joseph, Dr. Kavitha Kaveti, Dr. Elizabeth Joseph. 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – Dr. K.C. Sankara Menon Free Paper Award Session Chairman: Dr. N. Radhakrishnan Duration of each paper will be 7 minutes with one minute for discussion 1. Ocular Response Analyzer measurement in normal eyes – Dr. Freddy T Simon, Dr. Deepa Paulose, Dr. Gigi Augustine 2. Epi LASIK – comparison between retained flap and removed flap – a prospective study - Dr. V.A. Bastin, Dr. K. Narayanankutty. 3. Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) monotherapy for wet AMD – loading dose regimen – Dr. Siddharth Pawar, Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. A. Giridhar, Dr. Ramkumar G, Dr. Alpesh Rajput. 4. Spearing the posterior polar cataracts – Dr. Minu M Mathen, Dr. K.G.R. Nair 5. Split macular fixation – our experience – Dr. Thomas George T. 6. Assessment of the role of overcorrecting minus lenses in the management of Intermittent exotropia (IXT) with Newcastle control score (NCS) – Dr. Leila Mohan, Dr. Padmaja Krishnan, Dr. K.R. Bhat, Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Dr. Devaki Devi. 7. Effect of pan retinal photocoagulation (PRP) on macular morphology and thickness in eyes with PDR and no CSME – Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. Latha Ayoob, Dr. Anu Anna Paul, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 8. Long term follow up of Central Serous Chorio retinopathy (CSCR) – Dr. Anna Elias, Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. Savita Bhat, Dr. Deepak Nair, Dr. A. Giridhar. 9. Comparison of Intra ocular pressure (IOP) measurements between Goldman Applanation Tonometer (GAT) and Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) – Dr. Deepa Paulose, Dr. S. Tony Fernandez, Dr. Freddy T Simon, Dr. Gigi Augustine, Dr. Ashok Nataraj. 10. Causes of poor visual recovery in eyes with surgically reattached retina following scleral buckling – an OCT and multifocal ERG correlation – Dr. Thomas Cherian, Dr. Suman Alexander, Dr. Meena C.K, Dr. T.P. Ittyerah. 11. Comparison of Peribulbar anesthesia with topical anesthesia in Manual Small incision cataract surgery – Dr. Smita Narayan, Dr. K.C. Rejini, Dr. Mallika V, Dr. Sujatha N. 12. Clinical outcome of Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) using big bubble technique in a heterogenous group of corneal pathologies – one year prospective study – Dr. Aneeta Jabbar, Dr. B. Radharemanan, Dr. Thomas Cherian. 13. Comparison of biochemical properties of corneas between normal and keratoconic eyes in a South Indian population – Dr. Gigi Augustine, Dr. Freddy T Simon, Dr. Ashok Nataraj, Dr. Deepa Paulose, Dr. S. Tony Fernandez. 2 pm to 4 pm – PG Free paper – Semi final 2 Chairperson: Dr. P.P. Kunhiraman Duration of each paper will be 6 minutes with 1 minute for discussion 1. Change in refractive status of silicone oil-filled eyes after Phacoemulsification with PC IOL implantation and silicone oil removal Dr. Shammy Krishnan, Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Priya Thomas, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 2. Magnitude of visual defects in school children – Dr. K.M. Seema, Dr. Meena C.K, Dr. Elizabeth Joseph 3. LASIK outcomes and preoperative refractive profile of post LASIK residual errors – Dr. Afina M Thaha, Dr. Swapna Nair, Dr. K.G.R. Nair 4. A randomized comparison of oral vs intravenous midazolam with peribulbar anesthesia for vitreo retinal surgery – Dr. Deepak Nair, Dr. Pushpa Isaac, Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. A. Giridhar, Dr. Alpesh Rajput. 5. Relation between non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and carotic occlusive disease – Dr. T. Himasree, Dr. Jacob K.K, Dr. Elizabeth John. 6. Population based survey on ocular morbidity in elderly population in Kerala – Dr. Jisha Vimoj, Dr. Lilan Bhat, Dr. Gopal S Pillai, Dr. Anuradha Rao, Dr. Meenakshi Dhar. 7. Survival analysis, evaluation of risk factors and visual outcome of corneal transplantation in a tertiary eye care centre – Dr. Kavitha Kaveti, Dr. Aneeta Jabbar. 8. Open globe injuries in a tertiary eye care centre – a clinical profile – Dr. Lakshmi Vijay, Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan, Dr. Iodine, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 9. Comparison of laser in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and laser assisted sub epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK) – Dr. Sanitha Sathyan, Dr. Aneeta Jabbar, Dr. K. Narayanankutty, Dr. S. Tony Fernandez. 10. Anti VEGF therapy – a one year analysis of clinical outcome and economic burden to the patients – Dr. Sujeesh S.S, Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Latha Ayoob, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 11. Ocular manifestations in HIV positive patients in the era of anti retroviral therapy – Dr. Suchithra P.N, Dr. Sudha V, Dr. Ajithkumar K. 12. Complicated cataract in Uveitis – a clinical study – Dr. M.V. Sisira Sivan, Dr. Bimisha T, Dr. K.V. Raju. 13. Intravitreal Triamcinolone (IVTA) in recalcitrant diabetic macular edema – Dr. P.S. Sreekala, Dr. Girijadevi, Dr. Dhanya R.S, Dr. Geetha G. 14. Pediatric Ocular Trauma – etiology and outcome – Dr. Jimna T.J, Dr. Meena C.K, Dr. Elizabeth Joseph. 15. Evaluation of glaucoma filtration surgeries done at a tertiary eye care center in past 1 year – a descriptive case series study – Dr. M.S. Tushara, Dr. Deepa P Mohan, Dr. Thomas George T. 4 pm to 5 pm – Update on Contact Lenses Chairperson: Dr. Elizabeth John M. Convener: Dr. S. Seshadrinathan Moderators: Dr. K.K. Jacob, Dr. Rajeevan P. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Basics of contact lens practice – Dr. Rajeevan P – 8 minutes Contact lens fitting – Dr. Beena Thankappan – 8 minutes Toric and Presbyopic Contact lenses – Dr. Liby Joseph – 8 minutes Contact lenses in Keratoconus – Dr. Juni S – 8 minutes Therapeutic and cosmetic contact lenses – Dr. Leema M.J. – 8 minutes Complications of Contact lens wear – Dr. Gargi S – 8 minutes Discussion – 12 minutes. Day 2, 28th November 2009 Hall A 9 am to 11 am – Phacoemulsification in difficult situations Chairman: Dr. Arup Chakrabarti Co Chairman: Dr. Anup Chirayath Convener: Dr. Jacob S Mathew Moderator: Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran COURSE SYNOPSIS This video course deals with phacoemulsification in commonly encountered different/difficult situations. Each challenging situation will be demonstrated by two leading experts employing well edited video clippings and will be followed by a critical discussion by a panel of experienced panelists. This course will be useful for attendees who have been performing phacoemulsification and even by those who are contemplating to start phaco in the near future. Techniques to convert to a safer non-phaco technique when difficulties are encountered will also be covered. COURSE OBJECTIVE At the end of the course the attendee will learn how to perform good phacoemulsification in some of the challenging cataract situations that may be frequently encountered. COURSE OUTLINE 1. Soft Cataract a. Dr. Saju Joseph b. Dr. Jacob Mathew 2. Hard Cataract a. Jacob Mathew b. Saju Joseph c. Anup Chirayath 3. Rhexis in White Hypermature Cataracts a. Anup Chirayath b. Rajiv Sukumaran 4. Posterior Polar Cataract/ Cataracts with Open PC: a. Dr. Arup Chakrabarti b. Dr. Minu Mathen 5. Small Pupil a. Dr. S. J. Saikumar b. Dr. Chandrakanth 6. Handling the Iris Hook: Dr. Arup Chakrabarti 7. Subluxated Cataract a. Dr. Jacob Mathew b. Dr. Minu Mathen 8. Handling the CT Devices: Dr. Arup Chakrabarti 9. High Myopia/Hypermetropia: Dr. Minu Mathen 9. Intraoperative hard eye: Dr. Arup Chakrabarti 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – SICS – complications and difficult situations Chairperson: Dr. K.C. Rejini Co Chairman: Dr. Mallika O.U. Convener: Dr. Sudha V. Moderator: Dr. Smita Narendranath Management of rigid pupil – Dr. Sudha V – 7 minutes SICS in Pediatric cataract – Dr. Thomas Mathew – 10 minutes Management of subluxated lens – Dr. Rajini K.C. – 7 minutes SICS in Hard Nucleus – Dr. Smitha Narayan – 7 minutes How to proceed when there is a complication in between – Dr. Minu Mathen – 12 minutes 6. Management of cataract when glaucoma coexists – Dr. Sinumol S – 7 minutes 7. SICS in congenital anomalies – Dr. Mallika V – 7 minutes 8. Management of hyper mature cataract – Dr. Neeta Siddan – 7 minutes 9. SICS in Vitrectomized eyes – Dr. S.J. Saikumar – 10 minutes. 10. Discussion – 15 minutes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 pm to 3 pm – Oration and Keynote address Chairman: Dr. B.V. Bhat Conveners: Dr. S. Sasikumar and Dr. S.J. Saikumar Dr. C.E. Oommen Oration by Dr. Chandran Abraham Topic – Clinical Studies and their application in practice – 40 minutes Keynote address by Dr. D. Ramamurthy Topic – Maximizing outcomes of Cataract Surgery - 20 minutes 3 pm to 5 pm – Padmasree Dr. S. Tony Fernandez Video Award Session Chairman: Dr. P.I. Mohan 1. Different techniques of Phacoemulsification in soft cataracts – Dr. A. Nagesh, Dr. Harikrishnan, Dr. V.R. Jayaram, Dr. Shane Mathew. 2. Aedes Egypti – the culprit – Dr. Sonia Rani John, Dr. Meena Chakrabarti, Dr. Arup Chakrabarti. 3. Tips tricks and techniques to improve anatomical outcome in surgery for macular holes – Dr. Ramkumar G, Dr. A. Giridhar, Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. Alpesh Rajput, Dr. Siddharth Pawar. 4. Evaluation of Strabismus – Dr. Meena C.K, 5. Phaco challenges in post vitrectomy eyes – Dr. Komal Bedi, Dr. S.J. Saikumar, Dr. Annapurani Sivakumar. 6. Small gauge vitrectomy – challenges and complications – Dr. Gopal Pillai, Dr. Natasha Radhakrishnan, Dr. Tufela Shafi, Dr. Anuradha Rao, Dr. Lilan Bhat. 7. Intra operative Zonule Dialysis (ZD) and Supra hard cataract – management options – Dr. Arup Chakrabarti, Dr. Sonia Rani John, Dr. Meena Chakrabarti. 8. Do it right the second time – the retained cortex puzzle – Dr. Sandhya N, Dr. S.J. Saikumar, Dr. Annapurani Sivakumar, Dr. Komal Bedi. 9. Surgical management of posterior segment complications of cataract surgery – Dr. Ramkumar G, Dr. A. Giridhar, Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. Alpesh Rajput, Dr. Siddharth Pawar. 10. Sutureless muscle recession using fibrin glue – Dr. Rani Menon 11. Vanquishing the extremes - Dr. Minu Mathen 12. Capsular Tension Rings – pearls and perils – Dr. Arup Chakrabarti, Dr. Sonia Rani John, Dr. Meena Chakrabarti Hall B 9 am to 11 am – Diabetes 2009: What you wanted to know Chairman: Dr. Mahesh G. Co Chairman: Dr. Prakash Convener: Dr. Rajesh P. Moderator: Dr. Sheena Liz Mani 1. Keynote address: Recent concepts in the management of Diabetes Mellitus and ideal metabolic parameters for a diabetic patient – Dr. A.G. Unnikrishnan, Endocrinologist, AIMS, Cochin – 15 minutes 2. Visual fluctuations in a diabetic patient – causes and management – Dr. Savita Bhat – 7 minutes 3. Terminologies and classification of Diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Sheena Liz Mani – 6 minutes 4. Diabetic Screening by General Ophthalmologists – when, how and how often – Dr. Prakash – 10 minutes 5. Ideal and optimum peri operative diabetic control – Dr. A.G. Unnikrishnan – 7 minutes 6. Cataract with diabetic retinopathy – a cataract surgeon’s perspective – Dr. S.J. Saikumar – 7 minutes 7. When should a General Ophthalmologist refer a case of diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Rajesh P. 8. Misconceptions among health care providers regarding management of diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Sandhya N – 7 minutes 9. Laser parameters and lenses for treatment of diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Ashok Natarajan – 7 minutes 10. Management of diabetic macular edema – current trends and future concepts – Dr. Thomas Cherian – 8 minutes 11. Changing concepts in the surgical management of diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Mahesh G. – 8 minutes 12. Update on recent studies in diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Gopal S Pillai – 8 minutes 13. How to manage 10 common clinical situations in diabetic retinopathy – Panel discussion – 10 minutes 14. Q & A session – 15 minutes 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – Update on Pediatric Ophthalmology Chairperson: Dr. Elizabeth Joseph Co Chairperson: Dr. Anitha Balachandran Convener: Dr. Meena C.K. Moderator: Dr. Thomas Mathew 1. Keynote address on Pediatric Glaucoma – Prof. Ramanjit Sihota – 25 minutes 2. Prescription of glasses in children – Dr. Sujatha Guha – 10 minutes 3. Infantile esotropia – current neuro physiological concepts and management strategies – Dr. Elizabeth Joseph – 15 minutes 4. Non surgical management of strabismus – Dr. Anitha Balachandran – 15 minutes 5. Pediatric Uveitis – Dr. Bal Manoj – 10 minutes 6. Dissociated vertical divergence – an exaggerated normal eye movement – Dr. Meena C.K. – 10 minutes 7. Tackling the obliques – Dr. Thomas Mathew – 10 minutes 8. Cranio stenosis and strabismus – Dr. Leila Mohan – 8 minutes 9. Panel discussion – 15 minutes 3 pm to 4 pm – Glaucoma filtering procedures Chairpersons: Dr. S.J. Saikumar and Dr. Arup Chakrabarti Convener: Dr. Rani Menon Moderator: Dr. Thomas George 1. Keynote address by Dr. Ramanjit Sihota on Glaucoma Drainage Devices – 20 minutes 2. Anti fibrotics in filtering surgery – indications, dosage and safety issues – Dr. Arup Chakrabarti – 10 minutes 3. Management of the failed filter – Dr. Thomas George – 8 minutes 4. Modified Trabeculectomy to enhance outcome – Dr. Rani Menon – 7 minutes 5. Discussion – 15 minutes. 4 pm to 5 pm – Update on Keratoconus Chairman: Dr. Freddy T Simon Convener: Dr. Chithra Raghavan Moderator: Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan Newer investigations in Keratoconus 1. Topography in Keratoconus – Dr. Chithra Raghavan – 7 minutes 2. ORA in Keratoconus – Dr. Gigi Augustine – 7 minutes Newer management strategies 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Latest in Contact lenses – Dr. Deepa Paulose – 7 minutes Collagen cross linking – Dr. Freddy T Simon – 7 minutes Deep anterior lamellar Keratoplasty – Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan – 7 minutes Intra stromal rings – Dr. Anand Parthasarathy – 8 minutes ICL in Keratoconus – Dr. Aneeta Jabbar – 7 minutes Discussion – 10 minutes Hall C 9 am to 11 am – Symposium – Infections of the Cornea Chairman: Dr. K.V. Raju Co Chairman: Dr. Bindu N Das Convener: Dr. Jyothi P.T. Moderator: Dr. Suma Unnikrishnan 1. Clinico microbiological correlation of bacterial keratitis – Dr. Suma Unnikrishnan – 20 minutes 2. Dilemmas in Viral Keratitis – Dr. Jyothi P.T. – 20 minutes 3. Acanthamoeba and Mycotic Keratitis – Dr. K.V. Raju – 20 minutes 4. Investigation modalities for Microbial keratitis – Dr. Bindu N Das – 20 minutes 5. Emerging trends in the management of Microbial Keratitis – Dr. J.K. Reddy – 25 minutes 6. Discussion – 15 minutes 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – Current trends and future of Refractive Surgery Chairman: Dr. K.S. Chandrakanth Co Chairman: Dr. Kala B Thottam Convener: Dr. Jayaprasad B. Moderator: Dr. Umesh O.P. Keynote address by Dr. K. Narayanankutty. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Photo refractive Keratectomy – Dr. Umesh O.P. – 15 minutes LASIK – current concepts – Dr. Saju Joseph – 15 minutes LASEK and epi LASIK – Dr. K.S. Chandrakanth – 15 minutes Customized wavefront correction – Dr. Kala B Thottam – 15 minutes All-laser LASIK – rise of the femtosecond – Dr. Swapna Nair – 15 minutes. Tips for a good LASIK outcome – Dr. J.K. Reddy – 15 minutes 3 pm to 4 pm – Current trends in the management of Pediatric Cataract Chairperson: Dr. Leila Mohan Convener: Dr. Swapna Nair Moderator: Dr. Deepa Paulose 1. Pre operative evaluation in congenital cataract – Dr. Padmaja Krishnan – 6 minutes 2. Timing and type of IOL in pediatric cataract surgery – Dr. Sumitha Agarkar – 7 minutes 3. Biometry and IOL power calculation in pediatric cataract surgery – Dr. Swapna Nair – 7 minutes 4. Surgical challenges in congenital cataract surgery – Dr. Sumitha Agarkar – 10 minutes 5. Secondary procedures after pediatric cataract surgery – Dr. Leila Mohan – 10 minutes 6. Role of Pars plana lensectomy in congenital cataract – Dr. Sunil N – 7 minutes 7. Amblyopia management in congenital cataract – Dr. Elizabeth Joseph – 7 minutes 8. Discussion – 6 minutes 4 pm to 5 pm – Diagnosis and management of Lacrimal drainage system disorders Chairperson: Dr. Vanaja Raghavan Convener: Dr. B. Jayaprasad Moderator: Dr. Pushpangadan 1. The Lacrimal drainage system – Dr. Vanaja Raghavan – 10 minutes 2. Disorders of the puncta, canaliculi and congenital NLD obstruction – Dr. B. Jayaprasad – 10 minutes 3. Management of Dacryocystitis – DCR and DCT – Dr. Jaison V.A. – 10 minutes 4. Endo nasal DCR – Prof. Muraleedharan Namboothiri, Associate Professor of ENT, Medical College, Calicut – 10 minutes 5. Trans canalicular Laser DCR – Dr. Pushpangadan – 10 minutes 6. Which one to choose – External DCR, Endonasal DCR or Trans canalicular Laser DCR – Dr. B. Jayaprasad – 5 minutes 7. Discussion – 5 minutes Hall D 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – Padmabhushan Dr. P. Siva Reddy Free Paper Award Session Chairman: Dr. R.R. Varma Duration of each paper will be 7 minutes with one minute for discussion 1. Changes in macular thickness after renal dialysis – Dr. Tufela Shafi, Dr. Natasha Radhakrishnan, Dr. Gopal S Pillai. 2. Comparison of two dual action agents (Olopatidine vs Epinastine) in treatment of allergic conjunctivitis with dry eye – Dr. Preetha K, Dr. K.S. Chandrakanth, Dr. M.V. Ramakrishnan, Dr. M.S. Venkitachalam, Dr. K.V. Haridas 3. Q factor adjusted aspheric LASIK for the correction of myopic astigmatism – a comparative cohort study – Dr. Anand Parthasarathy, Dr. D. Rajendran, Dr. S. Lalitha, Dr. B. Malini. 4. Correlation between Fluorescein Angiography and Optical Coherence Tomography in diabetic macular ischemia – Dr. Gopal S Pillai. 5. Refractive predictability in Pediatric Intraocular Lens implantation – Dr. C.K. Meena, 6. Ocular Complications of Organ Transplantation – Dr. Sujithra H, Dr. Anuradha Rao, Dr. Gopal S Pillai. 7. Adverse events after Intravitreal anti VEGF treatment – Dr. Siddharth Pawar, Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. A. Giridhar, Dr. Ramkumar G, Dr. Alpesh Rajput. 8. Evaluation of structural changes in the retinal layers using Spectral Domain OCT (SD-OCT) in Central Serous Chorio Retinopathy (CSC) – Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair R, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. K.G.R. Nair 9. Outcome of surgical management of Unilateral Superior Oblique palsy – Dr. Leila Mohan, 10. Relationship between structure and function of the optic nerve head – glaucoma vs normal – Dr. Savita Bhat, Dr. Siddharth Pawar, Dr. Anna Elias, Dr. Alpesh Rajput, Dr. S.J. Saikumar. 11. Efficacy of combining Intravitreal Bevacizumab (IVB) monotherapy with same day Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP) in early stages of Neovascular Glaucoma (NVG) – Dr. Sonia Rani John, Dr. Meena Chakrabarti, Dr. Arup Chakrabarti. 12. Combined Phacoemulsification with Intravitreal Avastin (Group 1) with Phacoemulsification alone (Group 2) – Dr. Ashok Nataraj, Dr. Tony Fernandez, Dr. Freddy T Simon. 13. Outcomes of techniques of deep lamellar keratoplasty vs penetrating keratoplasty – a comparative matched study – Dr. Anand Parthasarathy, Dr. Donald Tan, Dr. K. Premraj. 3 pm to 4 pm - Instruction Course on Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Chairman: Dr. K. Mahadevan Convener: Dr. Biju John Moderator: Dr. Ramkumar G 1. Introduction and Instrumentation – Dr. K. Mahadevan – 12 minutes 2. Basic Optics and Fundus Drawing – Dr. Biju John – 20 minutes 3. Video Indirect and Lesions of the peripheral retina – Dr. Ramkumar G – 15 minutes 4. Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscopy – indications and applications – Dr. K. Mahadevan – 5 minutes 5. Discussion – 8 minutes 4 pm to 5 pm - Finals of Prof. K.S. Subramaniam PG free paper Award Chairman: Prof. Alex Joseph Day 3, 29th November 2009 Hall A 8:30 am to 11 am – Clinical Challenges Chairman: Dr. N.S.D. Raju Co Chairman: Dr. Meena Chakrabarti Convener: Dr. B. Radharemanan Moderator: Dr. S. Sasikumar Challenging clinical situations do occur in our practice both in the medical and surgical field of ophthalmology. It is necessary then for the surgeon to adopt an appropriate strategy to deal with such difficult clinical situations. Clinical experience, surgical expertise, timely and judicious management will often ensure an optimal outcome in these clinically challenging unusual situations. We have an expert panel of renowned ophthalmic surgeons who will present their experience in such situations and the management measures adopted by them to deal with these testing clinical settings. Keynote Address: Dr.Babu Rajendran Faculty: 1. Dr. S.K. Sundaramoorthy 2. Dr. Yogesh Shah 3. Dr. Arup Chakrabarti 4. Dr. Minu Mathen 5. Dr. Jayaprasad B 6. Dr. Jacob Mathew 7. Dr. Mahesh G. 8. Dr. Meena Chakrabarti 9. Dr. B. Radharemanan 10. Dr. S. Sasikumar 11:15 am to 1:30 pm TACO Quiz Chairman: Prof. Alex Joseph Moderator: Dr. C.V. Anthrayose Quiz Master: Dr. Bastin V.A. Hall B 8:30 am to 11 am – Innovations in Vitreoretinal Surgery Chairman: Dr. A. Giridhar Co Chairman: Dr. Mahesh G. Convener: Dr. Biju Raju Moderator: Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair 1. Introduction and evolution of Vitreoretinal surgery – Dr. A. Giridhar – 15 minutes 2. Viewing systems and it’s impact on Vitreoretinal surgery – Dr. Thomas Cherian – 15 minutes 3. Small gauge Vitrectomy – Dr. Meena Chakrabarti – 15 minutes 4. New illumination systems, devices and technologies – Dr. Biju Raju – 15 minutes 5. Liquids, Gases and Oils – What is new? – Dr. Ramkumar G – 15 minutes 6. Dyes and stains in Vitreoretinal surgery – Dr. Unni Nair – 15 minutes 7. New indications for Vitreoretinal Surgery – Dr. Mahesh G – 15 minutes 8. Discussion - 11:15 am to 1:30 pm – Practice Management Chairman: Dr. Sreeni Edakhlon Co Chairman: Dr. S. Sasikumar Convener: Dr. P.I. Mohan Moderator: Dr. K.V. Raju 1. Success in Individual Practice: Dr.Suresh Babu - 10 minutes 2. Group practice: Dr.Anup Chirayath – 10 minutes 3. Should you prefer career in charitable hospitals?: Dr.Sreeni Edakhlon -10 minutes 4. Planning for and setting up an institute Dr.K.G.R. Nair - 10 minutes 5. Career in Corporate Hospitals: Dr.Srikant Karat - 10 minutes 6. Starting/ expanding your practice – How much money do you need? Dr Ashley Thomas - 10 minutes 7. Facing Competition: Dr. A. Giridhar – 10 minutes 8. Making use of NPCB funds: Dr.K.V.Raju – 10 minutes 9. Getting funds from NGOs: Dr.Thomas Cherian – 10 minutes 10 Marketing your practice: Dr.Saju Asokan – 10 minutes 11. Stress Management - :Dr.P.I.Mohan – 10 minutes 12 Ophthalmic practice in a multispeciality hospital. Dr.Gopal S Pillai 10 minutes 13. Making career choices: Dr.S.Sasikumar – 10 minutes Hall C 8:30 am to 9:30 am – Automated Perimetry – Instruction Course Chairperson: Dr. Anuradha Rao Convener: Dr. Susan Philip Moderator: Dr. Meena Nair 1. Comparison of Automated Perimeters – Dr. Rajesh Radhakrishnan – 7 minutes 2. Interpretation of a standard field – Dr. Meena Nair – 7 minutes 3. Present strategies and programmes – Dr. Savita Bhat – 7 minutes 4. Newer programmes for glaucoma progression – Dr. Meenakshi Dhar – 7 minutes 5. Neurological fields – Dr. Susan Philip – 7 minutes 6. Presentation of interesting field charts – Dr. Thomas George – 10 minutes 7. Discussion – 15 minutes 9:30 am to 11 am – Update on Keratoplasty Chairman: Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan Convener: Dr. Aneeta Jabbar Moderator: Dr. Asha Chandrasekharan Keratoplasty – an overview – Dr. Freddy T Simon – 7 minutes Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty – Dr. Aneeta Jabbar – 10 minutes’ Endothelial Replacement procedures – Dr. Pravin V Krishna – 13 minutes Complications of lamellar surgery – Dr. Anand Parthasarathy – 10 minutes Penetrating Keratoplasty – Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan – 10 minutes Femtosecond laser assisted Keratoplasty – Dr. Anand Parthasarathy – 8 minutes 7. Surgical challenges in Keratoplasty – Dr. Pravin V Krishna – 10 minutes 8. Post keratoplasty astigmatism – Dr. Anish M.R. – 10 minutes 9. Discussion. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11:15 am to 12:15 pm – Aids in Visual Rehabilitation Chairperson: Dr. Deepa Paulose Convener: Dr. Anju Raju Definition and magnitude of low vision – Dr. Anju Raju – 5 minutes Low vision services – Dr. Tanuja Britto – 15 minutes Low vision devices – Dr. Deepa Paulose – 10 minutes Rehabilitation services for the blind – Dr. S. Sasikumar – 10 minutes Rehabilitation of the differently abled – our responsibility – Dr. Tanuja Britto – 10 minutes 6. Feedback – 10 minutes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm – Video Theatre Chairman: Dr. B. Radharemanan Convener: Dr. N. S. Bhide Hall D 9 am to 11 am Dr. Noel Moniz Anterior Segment Free Paper Award Session Chairman: Dr. V. Sahasranamam Duration of each paper will be 7 minutes with one minute for discussion 1. Phacoemulsification with multifocal IOL implantation – a prospective study of 100 eyes of 4 different makes – Dr. K.S. Chandrakant, Dr. Sheeja Viswanathan, Dr. Nirupama Balaji, Dr. Treasa T Mathew, Dr. Preetha K. 2. Orbicularis plication for Ptosis – Dr. Mathew Joseph 3. Keratoconjunctivitis in the rubber plantation area of Pathanamthitta District – Dr. Dona Susan John, Dr. Ashley Thomas Jacob, Dr. Anand S Koottummel, Dr. Liz Thomas, Dr. Jyothi K. 4. Nucleus management sans nucleus rotation – Dr. Arup Chakrabarti, Dr. Sonia Rani John, Dr. Meena Chakrabarti. 5. Incidence of forme fruste Keratoconus detected in the pre operative workup of LASIK cases in our institution in a period of 1 year – Dr. C.L. Antony, Dr. Silni Chandra, Dr. Sobha Ramesh, Dr. Sathyajith M.V, Dr. Shaju Asokan. 6. Rose K contact lens fitting for Keratoconus – Dr. Deepa Paulose, Dr. S. Tony Fernandez, Dr. Freddy T Simon, Dr. Gigi Augustine, Dr. Ashok Nataraj 7. A clinical audit to detect incidence of residual spherical refractive error following uneventful cataract surgery – Dr. Annapurani Sivakumar, Dr. S.J. Saikumar, Dr. Sandhya N. 8. Efficacy of 0.05 % topical cyclosporine A emulsion (Restasis) in the treatment of moderate and severe dry eye – Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan, Dr. Abraham Kurian. 9. Phacoemulsification vs combined phaco trabeculectomy in medically controlled open angle glaucoma with cataract – Dr. K.S. Chandrakant, Dr. Sheeja Viswanathan, Dr. Nirupama Balaji, Dr. Treasa T Mathew, Dr. M.V. Ramakrishnan 10. Our experience with epi LASIK – Dr. Sathyajit M.V., Dr. Silni Chandra, Dr. Sobha Ramesh, Dr. C.L. Antony, Dr. Shaju Asokan. 11. Additive oral therapy for moderate dry eyes – better results – our experience – a prospective study – Dr. Nirupama Balaji, Dr. K.S. Chandrakant, Dr. Sheeja A.K. 12. To itch or not to itch – comparison of two treatment protocols (dual action agent vs mast cell stabilizer) for treatment of allergic conjunctivitis – Dr. K. Preetha., Dr. K.S. Chandrakant, Dr. Sheeja Viswanath, Dr. Treasa T Mathew, Dr. Nirupama Balaji. 11:15 am to 1:15 pm – Posterior segment Free Paper Award Session Chairman: Dr. B.V. Bhat Duration of each paper will be 7 minutes with one minute for discussion 1. Prospective clinical study of Vogt Koyanagi Harada disease and it’s course – Dr. Sheeja Viswanathan, Dr.K.S. Chandrakanth, Dr. Venkitachalam, Dr. Nirupama Balaji, Dr. R.V. Haridas. 2. Influence of glycemic control on applanation tonometry in diabetic patients – Dr. Lathika V.K. 3. Macular Hole Surgery (MHS) sans gas tamponade - Dr. Sonia Rani John, Dr. Meena Chakrabarti, Dr. Arup Chakrabarti. 4. Long term visual and anatomical outcomes of surgery for retinal detachment due to giant retinal tears (GRT) – Dr. Ramkumar G., Dr. A. Giridhar, Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. Alpesh Rajput, Dr. Siddharth Pawar. 5. Modified, purposely tented Trabeculectomy – Dr. Rani Menon 6. A comparative study on the effect of Intravitreal Triamcinolone acetonide and Intravitreal Bevacizumab for the treatment of macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion – Dr. Jimna T.J., Dr. Ann J.K, Dr. Thomas Cherian, Dr. Suman Alexander. 7. Comparative study between intravenous methyl prednisolone (IVMP) and intravenous dexamethasone for Vogt Koyanagi Harada disease (VKH) – Dr. Ashok Nataraj, Dr. Freddy T Simon, Dr. S. Tony Fernandez, Dr. Gigi Augustine. 8. Diabetic serous macular detachment (DSMD) – systemic co morbidity and management – Dr. Manoj S. Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. Latha Ayoob, Dr. Saji Nair, Dr. K.G.R. Nair 9. Evaluation of RNFL thickness using Optical Coherence Tomography in pituitary macro adenoma – Dr. Anuradha Rao, Dr. Sujithra H, Dr. Hari priya. 10. Results of small gauge vitrectomy for retinal diseases – a retrospective analysis of 586 cases – Dr. Gopal S Pillai, Dr. Tufela Shafi, Dr. Anuradha Rao, Dr. Meenakshi Dhar. 11. Surgical and visual outcome following repair of retinal detachment with giant retinal tear – Dr. Thomas Cherian, Dr. T.P. Ittyerah, Dr. Suman Alexander. 12. Biochemical factors influencing the visual prognosis after laser in diabetic retinopathy – Dr. Mini Mathew. List of accepted Posters All posters should be put up before 1100 hours on 27 th November 2009 and should be removed only after 1100 hours on 29th November 2009. Please display only in the designated poster panel. 1. Choroidal folds – a harbinger of Vogt Koyanagi Harada Syndrome? – Dr. Sija S, Dr. Manjith P.S, Dr. S. Seshadrinathan, Dr. Elizabeth John. 2. Pulsatile proptosis – pathology overlooked – Dr. Natasha P.K, Dr. Elizabeth John, Dr. S. Seshadrinathan, Dr. K.K. Jacob, Dr. Manjith P.S. 3. Bizzare Ophthalmic revelation of diabetes mellitus? – Dr. Shiji Ummer, Dr. Nice Rose Joseph, Dr. S. Seshadrinathan, Dr. Elizabeth John. 4. Eye melting under the sun – Dr. Deepa M.G, Dr. Jisha K, Dr. S. Seshadrinathan, Dr. Elizabeth John. 5. Floppy eyelid in a newborn – Dr. Harsha K.P, Dr. Elizabeth John, Dr. S. Seshadrinathan, Dr. Manjith P.S. 6. Double bull’s eye maculopathy in Stargardt disease – Dr. Himasree, Dr. Manjith P.S, Dr. S. Seshadrinathan, Dr. Elizabeth John. 7. A case report – Dr. Aslesha Sawant, Dr. Meena C.K, Dr. Suman Alexander, Dr. Thomas Cherian. 8. Visual fields and multifocal ERG in Chloroquine maculopathy – Dr. Suman Alexander, Dr. Meena C.K, Dr. Thomas Cherian, Dr. T.P. Ittyerah. 9. Prevalence and clinical profile of uveitis in a tertiary care centre in South Kerala – Dr. Sujeesh S.S, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Fazil M A Gafoor, Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 10. Unusual presentation of Vein occlusion in middle aged females – Dr. Ashok Nataraj, Dr. S. Tony Fernandez, Dr. Freddy T Simon. 11. Gnathostoma – an unwelcome guest in the eye – Dr. Tufela Shafi, Dr. Natasha Radhakrishnan, Dr. Gopal S Pillai, Dr. Sujithra H, Dr. Shashikala. 12. Recurrent chalazion – the mystery behind – Dr. Jisha Vimoj, Dr. Anuradha Rao, Dr. Sujithra H, Dr. Haripriya. 13. Mikulicz disease – an unusual presentation – Dr. Natasha Radhakrishnan, Dr. Tufela Shafi, Dr. Gopal S Pillai, Dr. Shaishav Dhage 14. Pregnancy tales – Dr. Tufela Shafi, Dr. Natasha Radhakrishnan, Dr. Gopal S Pillai, Dr. Karthik. 15. Clinical features and management of presumed ocular tuberculosis – Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair R, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Sujeesh S.S, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 16. Tomographic evaluation of Optic nerve head pits by Spectral domain OCT – Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. K.G.R. Nair 17. Diabetic retinopathy can come to haunt us – Dr. Soubhagya Jayakumar, Dr. Thomas George, Dr. K. Mahadevan, Dr. Nandakumar. 18. Toxoplasmosis with intra papillary patch – Dr. Prabha Prabhakaran, Dr. Biju John C. 19. Cranio facial fibrous dysplasia – a case report – Dr. K.V. Raju, Dr. Shimna Iqbal. 20. Spectral domain OCT imaging in Retinitis pigmentosa – Dr. Amit Mishra, Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. Latha Ayoob, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 21. An unusual presentation of retinoblastoma – Dr. Tushara M.S, Dr. Biju John C. 22. Spectral domain OCT (SD OCT) imaging of macular holes – Dr. Manoj S, Dr. Unni Nair, Dr. Latha Ayoob, Dr. K.G.R. Nair. 23. Congenital fibrosis of extraocular muscles – case report – Dr. Seema K.M, Dr. Meena C.K, Dr. Elizabeth Joseph. 24. Live Dirofilarial worm in sub conjunctival tissue – Dr. Nazima Bai A, Dr. K. Mahadevan, Dr. V. Sahasranamam. 25. Retained intraocular foreign body causing post traumatic endophthalmitis – Dr. Nazima Bai A, Dr. K. Mahadevan, Dr. P.S. Girijadevi 26. An unusual case of orbital roof fracture presenting as progressive retinal detachment – Dr. Remya R, Dr. Anjali S.R, Dr. Reena A. 27. Vitamin A Deficiency in a young adult – Dr. Indu N 28. A case of disseminated herpes zoster in a non-immunocompromised patient – Dr. Indu N. 29. Renal retinopathy in young – an Ophthalmologist’s role – Dr. Sheeja Viswanathan, Dr. K.S. Chandrakant, Dr. Treasa T Mathew, Dr. M.V. Ramakrishnan, Dr. Preetha K. List of Guest Faculty (in alphabetic order) 1. Dr. Anand Parthasarathy 2. Dr. Babu Rajendran 3. Dr. Bal Manoj 4. Dr. Bipasha Mukherjee 5. Dr. Chandrakanth Shetye 6. Dr. Chandran Abraham 7. Dr. Muraleedharan Namboodiri 8. Dr. Navin Jayakumar 9. Dr. Prabhu sanker 10. Dr. Pravin V Krishna 11. Dr. Rajesh Babu 12. Dr. Ramamurthy D 13. Dr. Ramanjit Sihota 14. Dr. Rashmin Gandhi 15. Dr. Reddy J.K. 16. Dr. Srinivas K Rao 17. Dr. Sujatha Guha 18. Dr. Sumitha Agarkar 19. Dr. Sundaramoorthy S.K. 20. Dr.Tanuja Britto 21. Dr. Unnikrishnan A.G. 22. Dr. Yogesh Shah