Ophthalmology-Events

Department of Ophthalmology

Events
24th World Sight Day Celebration – 2023 Love Your Eye at Work” (Guest Lecture)

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 13-10-2023 between 2.00pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Srikanth .K Professor of Ophthalmology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute. The faculties, Post graduates, MBBS students (2020-25 Batch) and Optometrist students attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. Bhagwati Wadwekar, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Renuga Devi, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

38th National Eye Donation Fortnight Celebration – 2023 From August 25th to September 8th

With regard to the Fortnight celebration Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital conducted various awareness programmes to create awareness among the public, the Medical & Nursing Students and Paramedical Staff.

The following Programmes were conducted during the fortnight.

  1. Exhibition

An Eye Donation awareness exhibition was conducted from 25th August to 8th September 2023. Poster Competition was held to the medical and nursing students. About 40 posters were displayed in the stall in our hospital premises. The best posters were selected by Dr. Kunal A Mandalik Medical Consultant, Cornea and Refractive Surgeries, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, and Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

  1. Rally

An Eye Donation awareness Rally was conducted on 30.08.2023 with a view to create awareness among public. The Rally started from our college entrance went via Thirukkanur road, Arts college road, Thiruvalluvar Street and ended in college main gate. Faculties, staff members and students of medical and nursing college participated in the rally. Slogans were raised supporting the theme. Eye Donation notices distributed to the public.

  1. Programme at School

Eye donation awareness programme was conducted at Paventhar Bharathidasan Higher Secondary School, P.S. Palayam, Puducherry collaborating with Nursing College of Sri Manakula Vinayagar medical college and Hospital, on 31.08.2023. A lecture was given by Dr. Sripal, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology regarding eye donation and its importance. Nearly 100 students attended in the programme.

  1. Symposium – 09.2023

Symposium was conducted on 01.09.2023 between 2.00 pm to4.00 pm by the 3rd year medical students about eye donation. 5 students participated in the symposium.

  1. Guest Lecture

Guest Lecture was conducted on 05.09.2023 between 2.00pm to 4.00pm. A lecture was given by Dr. Kunal A Mandalik, Medical Consultant, Cornea and Refractive Surgeries, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, about Eye donation. The faculties, Post graduates of other departments and staff members, Medical and nursing students attended the lecture.

  1. Programme at RHTC

Awareness Programme was conducted at Rural Health Training center of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvennainallur on 07.09.2023 between 11.00am to 11.30am. A lecture was given by Dr. Jayashankary, Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology about Eye donation.

During the fortnight 100 persons have pledged their eyes.

 

Poster Presentation

Rally

Programme at School

Symposium

Guest Lecture

Programme at RHTC

Glaucoma Week Celebration Primary Glaucoma (Guest Lecture) – 24.03.2023 Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 24-03-2023 between 2.00pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. N. Sharmila Professor of Ophthalmology, RIOGOH, Madras Medical College, Chennai. The faculties, Post graduates, MBBS students (2020-25 Batch) and Optometrist students attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. Bhagwati Wadwekar, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. A. Sripal, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.
23rd World Sight Day Celebration (Guest Lecture) 13.10.2022

The “World Sight Day” observed every year on 2nd Thursday of October. In this connection a Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 13-10-2022 between 2.15pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Venkatesh DO., DNB. Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry. The faculties, Post graduates, CRRI, and (2019 Batch) MBBS students attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. Bhagwati Wadwekar Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Sripal Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

Glaucoma – Awareness (Guest Lecture) 26.10.2022

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 26-10-2022 between 3.00pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. M. Loganathan, MS., DNB. Professor and HOD Sri Venkateshwara Medical College and Research. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Sripal, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

The “World Sight Day” observed every year on 2nd Thursday of October. In this connection a Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 13-10-2022 between 2.15pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Venkatesh DO., DNB. Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry. The faculties, Post graduates, CRRI, and (2019 Batch) MBBS students attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. Bhagwati Wadwekar Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Sripal Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

The “World Sight Day” observed every year on 2nd Thursday of October. In this connection a Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 13-10-2022 between 2.15pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Venkatesh DO., DNB. Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry. The faculties, Post graduates, CRRI, and (2019 Batch) MBBS students attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. Bhagwati Wadwekar Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Sripal Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

37th National Eye Donation Fortnight Celebration – 2022 From August 25th to September 8th

During the above fortnight Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital conducted various awareness programmes with a view to create awareness among the public and the Medical, Nursing Students and Paramedical Staff.

  1. Awareness through Exhibition:

An Eye Donation awareness exhibition was conducted from 25th August to 8th September 2022. Poster Competition was held to the medical and nursing students. About 40 posters were displayed in the stall in our hospital premises. The best posters were selected and appreciated by Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Dean (Academic) and Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology

  1. Awareness Programme in College:

Eye donation awareness programmer was conducted at K.G. Pharma College at Ashokapuri on 29.08.2022 combined with Lions Club of Villupuram Host. A lecture was given by Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology regarding eye donation and its importance. Nearly 100 students participated in the programme.

  1. Awareness through Guest Lecture for Allied Health Science Students:

Guest Lecture was conducted on 01.09.2022 between 2.30pm to 3.30pm. A lecture was given by Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology about Eye Care and Eye donation. The Allied Health Science students attended the lecture.

  1. Awareness Programme at RHTC:

Awareness Programme was conducted at Rural Health Training center of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvennainallur on 01.09.2022 between 11.00am to 12.30pm. A lecture was given by Dr. Jayalakshmi, Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology about Eye Care and Eye donation.

  1. CME on 04.09.2022:

CME of Dry Eye Disease was conducted on 04.09.2022 as a part of Eye Donation Fortnight activities, at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Lecture Hall. Programme was inaugu rated by Dr. D. Rajagovindan, Director, SMVMCH, and Dr. R. N. Kagne, Deputy Director, SMVMCH. The following Speakers gave lecture about Dry Eye Disease.

Dr. Ramesh Babu, Professor of Ophthalmology, JIPMER, Puducherry,

Dr. Geetha Behera, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, JIPMER, Puducherry,

Dr. Jayanthan, Chief Consultant, K.S. Eye Hospital, Aalayam Lasik Laser, Erode

Dr. Josephine Christy, Cornea Consultant, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry.

Nearly 50 Post Graduates and faculties from various medical colleges attended the CME.

  1. Awareness Programme in Nursing College:

Eye donation awareness programme was conducted at Nursing College of Sri Manakula Vinayagar medical college and Hospital, on 06.09.2022 A lecture was given by Dr. Sripal, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology regarding eye donation and its importance. Nearly 200 Nursing students are participated in the programme.

  1. Symposium On 08.09.2022

Symposium was conducted on 08.09.2022 between 2.00 pm to4.00 pm for the medical students about eye donation. A short feature film about eye donation, taken by the student was also screened.

Poster Presentation
College Awareness Programme
Awareness for Allied Health Science Students & RHTC
CME on 04.09.2022
Nursing College Awareness Programme
36th National Eye Donation Fortnight Celebration – 2021 From August 25th to September 8th

During the above fortnight, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital had conducted various awareness programmes with a view to create awareness among the public and the Medical, Nursing Students and Paramedical Staff.

  1. Awareness through Exhibition:

An Eye Donation awareness exhibition was conducted from 25th August to 8th September 2021. Poster Competition was held to the medical and nursing students. About 30 posters were displayed in the stall in our hospital premises. The best posters were selected and appreciated by Dr.Kagne, Dean, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital.

  1. Awareness through Guest Lecture:

Guest Lecture was conducted through online on 28.08.2021 between 4.30pm to 5.30pm. A lecture was given by Dr. Revathi, Head, Cornea Clinic Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, about Recent advances in Keratoplasty. The faculties, Post graduates of SMVMVCH ophthal department and Postgraduates form other Medical Colleges attended the lecture.

  1. Symposium

Symposium was conducted on 31.08.2021 between 8.30 am to 10.30 am for the medical students about eye donation.

  1. Eye Donation Quiz Competetion:

Quiz competetion was conducted on 02.09.2021 between 02.00 pm to 4.00pm for the medical students about eye donation. Prizes were distributed to the winners by Dr.Kagne, Dean, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital.

  1. Awareness to Nursing Students:

Eye donation awareness programme was conducted to nursing students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital on 06.09.2021. A lecture was given by Dr. Sripal, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology regarding eye donation and its importance. Nearly 450 students are partcipated in the programme through online.

  1. During the fortnight 114 persons have pledged their eyes.
Symposium and Quiz Competition
Must Know In Neuro Ophthalmology – an Overview (Guest Lecture –webinar) 17.07.2021

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 17-07-2021 between 3.30pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. U. Vijaya Shanmugam, MS., DNB., MNAMS.,FRCS (GLASGOW), Professor of Ophthalmology, Madurai Medical College. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Renugadevi, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (Guest Lecture –webinar) 26.06.2021

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 26-06-2021 between 3.30pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. C.G. Vanila, Consultant Retina & Uvea Services Head of department of Paramedical Courses (Optometry), Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Renugadevi, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

Evaluation of Strabismus (Guest Lecture –webinar) 28.05.2021

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 28-05-2021 between 5.30pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Antony Arokiadass Baskaran, Assistant Professor and Consultant, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Low vision and Neuro-Ophthalmology, Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Renugadevi, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

Intermediate Uveitis (Guest Lecture –webinar) 24.04.2021

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 24-04-2021 between 3.30pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Balamurugan .S, Consultant, Uveitis, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Renugadevi, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

CME – Basic of Glaucoma – 28.03.2021

As a part of Glaucoma week celebration Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital along with department of Ophthalmology conducted CME on Basics of Glaucoma on 28th March 2021. Head of the department and Professor of JIPMER Dr. Subhashini Kaliaperumal, Glaucoma consultant from Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, Dr.Swati Upadhaya, Assistant professor from JIPMER Dr. Geetha Behera delivered speech on Basics, Investigations, and treatment options of glaucoma. Function was inaugurated by Dr. Kagne (Deputy Director, SMVMCH) by lighting the lamp. Resource person were felicitated by Dr. Rajagovindan (Director, SMVMVH). Post grauduates from various private and Govt. Medical colleges attended the CME.

Principles of Retinal Detachment Surgery (Guest Lecture –webinar) 20.02.2021

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 20-02-2021 between 3.00pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Madanagopalan .V.G, Vitreoretinal Surgeon, JB Eye care & Retinal Centre, Salem, about Principles of Retinal Detachment Surgery. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Rasiga, Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology.

Attaching the Detached – Lid Reconstruction an Overview (Guest Lecture –webinar) 09.01.2021

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 09-01-2021 between 3.00pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. A. Yogeswari, Professor & HOD, Department of Ophthalmolgy, Chengalpattu Medical college, about Attaching the detached –Lid reconstruction an overview. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. A. Sripal, Assistant Professor Department of Ophthalmology.

Observance of 21st World Sight Day – 2020

Guest lecture was conducted by our department on 28-05-2021 between 5.30pm. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Antony Arokiadass Baskaran, Assistant Professor and Consultant, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Low vision and Neuro-Ophthalmology, Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy. The faculties, Post graduates attended the lecture. Welcome address was given by Professor Dr. P. Nallamuthu, Department of Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Renugadevi, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

35th National Eye Donation Fortnight Celebration – 2020 From August 25th to September 8th

During the above fortnight Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital conducted awareness programmes with a view to create awareness among the public and the Students and Paramedical Staff. Eye Donation Banners were displayed in the main entrance of the hospital and public areas. Awareness phamphlets were given to the patients.

Awareness through Guest Lecture

Ophthalmology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Renugadevi, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

Guest Lecture was conducted on 15.09.2020 between 2.00pm to 4.00pm. A lecture was given by Dr. Vanaja Vaithianathan, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Jothi Eye Care Centre, Puducherry, about Eye Care and Eye donation. The faculties, Post graduates of other departments and staff members, Medical and nursing students attended the lecture through online.

34th National Eye Donation Fortnight Celebration – 2019 From August 25th to September 8th

During the above fortnight Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital conducted various awareness programmes with a view to create awareness among the public and the Medical, Nursing Students and Paramedical Staff.

  1. Awareness through Exhibition:

An Eye Donation awareness exhibition was conducted from 25th August to 8th September 2019. Poster Competition was held to the medical and nursing students. About 30 posters were displayed in the stall in our hospital premises. The best posters were selected and appreciated by Dr. Vanaja Vaithianathan, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Jothi Eye Care Centre, Puducherry on 30.08.2019.

  1. Awareness Through Rally:

An Eye Donation awareness Rally was conducted on 28.08.2019 with a view to create awareness among public. The Rally started from our college entrance went via Thirukkanur road, Arts college road, Madagadipet circle, Pondicherry entrance arch and ended in college main gate. Faculties, staff members and students of medical and nursing college participated in the rally. Slogans were raised supporting the theme. Eye Donation notices distributed to the public.

  1. Awareness through Guest Lecture:

Guest Lecture was conducted on 30.08.2019 between 2.00pm to 4.00pm. A lecture was given by Dr. Vanaja Vaithianathan, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Jothi Eye Care Centre, Puducherry, about Eye Care and Eye donation. The faculties, Post graduates of other departments and staff members, Medical and nursing students attended the lecture.

  1. Eye Donation Quiz Competetion:

Quiz competetion was conducted on 29.08.2019 between 10.00 am to 11.00am for the medical students about eye donation. Prizes were distributed to the winners at Guest lecture by Dr. Vanaja Vaithianathan, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Jothi Eye Care Centre, Puducherry on 30.08.2019.

  1. Awareness Programme in School:

Eye donation awareness programme was conducted at John Dewey Matric. Hr. Secondary School, Villupuram on 03.09.2019. A lecture was given by Dr. Nallamuthu, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology regarding eye donation and its importance. Nearly 200 students are partcipated in the programme.

  1. Symposium On 06.09.2019

Symposium was conducted on 06.09.2019between 2.00 pm to4.00 pm for the medical students about eye donation. A short feature film about eye donation, taken by the student was screened.

During the fortnight 215 persons have pledged their eyes

Guest Lecture Photos

Eye Donation Rally Photos

Quiz Competition Photos

Awareness Programme at John Dewey School

Eye Donation Symposium

Glaucoma Week – Guest Lecture – 11.03.2019

Glaucoma week awareness was celebrated from 11.03.2019 to 17.03.2019. Intra ocular pressure was recorded for all patients above 40 yrs. who attended the OPD. Guest Lecture was conducted on 11.03.2019 between 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Dr. Sophia Louisraj, M.S., D.O., Department of Glaucoma, Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy, gave as excellent talk about Recent advances in the management of Glaucoma. The faculties, Post graduates, Undergraduates Students attended the lecture.

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