DATE : 28-12-2025
“CORNEA UPDATE: KERATOCONUS and CONTACT LENS" organised by Department of Ophthalmology, Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research centre, Raichur.
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 “Cornea Update: Keratoconus and Contact Lens” on 28th December 2025 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 Arun K N, Medical Superintendent,Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Raichur. Dr T. Srinivas, Registrar, Navodaya Education Trust was guest of honour. Dr Anupama Taklikar, Organizing Chairperson, HOD, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC and Guest Speakers were among the other dignitaries on the dais. Dr Narayana Pendlikal, RMO, NMCH&RC, Dr Sharanabasamma, Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC, Dr Reshma, Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC and HODs of various departments were among the other dignitaries.
Around 100 delegates from different medical colleges including practising Opthalmologists across Karnataka attended the CME/Workshop. Dr Shwetha G, Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC welcomed the gathering. Dr Kanchana B K, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC welcomed the guest speakers Dr Maneesha Mohan B, Consultant (Cornea,Phaco and Refractive Services),Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru and Mr DSV RamKumar, Contact Lens Consultant, Central Eye Care, Vizag. Presidential address was delivered by Dr T. Srinivas and Dr Arun K N.
Dr T. Srinivas spoke about prevention of blindness and asked delegates to utilise the knowledge gained through such scientific events in educating the general public regarding prevention of ocular diseases and for better patient care. Dr Arun KN briefed about keratoconus and asked delegates to make better use of this CME/Workshop. Dr Vadikari Lavan Kumar, Organising Secretary, Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC, proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr Maneesha Mohan shared her valuable knowledge on Diagnosis and Recent advances in the management of Keratoconus. She briefed about pediatric keratoconus.
Mr RamKumar delivered informative lecture on different types of Contact lens in Keratoconus management. Later in the day during workshop he explained contact lens selection and live demonstrated fitting of different types of contact lenses.
Ophthalmologists from various parts of Karnataka,Telangana and Andhrapradesh, Postgraduates of department of Ophthalmology and Optometrists from NMCH&RC Raichur, RIMS Raichur, GIMS Gulbarga, BMC&RC (VIMS) Ballari and KBNU Gulbarga and ophthalmic officers/optometrists from Raichur district actively participated in CME/Workshop. Mr Ramkumar shared his insights regarding career options in the field of Optometry with the delegates who are pursuing Optometry.
During Valedictory function Dr Arun K N congratulated Faculty and Postgraduates of Department of Ophthalmology, NMCH&RC successfully organising the event. Dr Anupama T thanked the Management of NET, Raichur and Delegates on success of this event.
