NEWS@LAXMIOCTOBER 2016

• Intoduction to laxmi parivar

• Rose K contact lens workshop

• Glaucoma rally

• FRCS refresher's course

• Glaucoma training program

• Fellowship program

• Cataract training program

• Eye donation program

• ACOIN CME

• Sports Vision CME

• Cultural activities

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Dear friends and well-wishers, Greetings from Laxmi!

The last year has been a truly eventful one, in which Laxmi has gone on from strength to strength.

We have upgraded our instrumentation to incorporate the most sophisticated, and new consultants have joined us to augment our ability to tackle the most complex eye diseases.

On the academic front, our consultants have been instrumental in organising numerous coninuing medical education (CME) programmes, refresher course, and training events for practising ophthalmologists and resident doctors. We have been made proud by our own residents, especially Dr Nusrat Bukhari, who secured the Gold Medal in ophthalmology at the DOMS examinations. Our team of fellows burnt the midnight oil and were amply rewarded at the All India Ophthalmology Society (AIOS) conference in Kolkata, with numerous paper and posterpresentations. Hands-on training

in cataract surgery continues with renewed vigour, and a record number of trainees made the year memorable.

Community outreach at Laxmi Charitable Trust has reached an all-time high, with wonderful support from numerous donors. Our students at the Laxmi College of Optometry continue to excel in their examinations, and are promptly placed in some of the most sough-after positions.

Its not all work and no play at Laxmi! As per tradition, we celebrated our Foundation Day in April, and unearthed a treasure trove of talent from within our own staff.

Most importantly, Laxmi has changed! We have metamorphosed into something new, with a new logo, and a new look. However somethings will never change – namely, our emphasis on ethics, excellence, and patient care.

Happy reading.Dr Suhas HaldipurkarMedical Director

MESSAGE FROMTHE MEDICALDIRECTOR

GLAUCOMAAWARENESSRALLY

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. To create awareness about this thief of sight, Laxmi Eye Institute organised a Glaucoma Awareness Rally in Panvel on 6th March 2016.

The entire Laxmi Parivar with consultants, resident doctors and all the hospital staff along with our Glaucoma patients enthusiastically participated in this rally. Some even walked blind-folded to demonstrate the effect of blindness.

Laxmi Eye Institute organized a workshop on Rose K Contact lenses on .17th January 2016. This course was attended by 25 practising optometrists from across Mumbai and its suburbs along with 15 in-house optometrists from the institute. The chief speaker was Mrs Jyoti Dave-Singh, an eminent practitioner of Rose K lenses. The program was led by our contact lens experts, Dr Sudha Seetharam and Ms Prafulla Kuthe. Laxmi Eye Institute organized a workshop on Rose K Contact lenses on .17th January 2016. This course was attended by 25 practising optometrists from across Mumbai and its suburbs along with 15 in-house optometrists from the institute. The chief speaker was Mrs Jyoti Dave-Singh, an eminent practitioner of Rose K lenses. The program was led by our contact lens experts, Dr Sudha Seetharam and Ms Prafulla Kuthe.

ROSE-KCONTACTLENSWORKSHOP

Laxmi Eye Institute and Beyond Eye Care conducted a two-day FRCS refresher program for FRCS examination aspirants. Faculty included stalwarts like Dr Rashmin Gandhi, Dr Rohan Sawant, Dr Akshay Nair, Dr R Muralidhar, and our very own Dr Mrudula Bhave and Dr Devendra Venkatramani, who was at the helm of the program.

The course covered various sub-specialities, case presentations, hands-on patient examination techniques, and mock vivas as per the FRCS examination pattern.

FRCSREFRESHERCOURSE

GLAUCOMATRAINING PROGRAMME

Laxmi Eye Institute partnered with Allergan to conduct a glaucoma education program called AURORA, for practicing ophthalmologists.

This two-day program, held on the 24th & 25th of September 2016, consisted of didactic lectures, interactive discussion, and hands-on sessions for procedures like applanation tonometry, gonioscopy and 90 D fundus examination. Practical experience of OCT and Humphrey visual field analyser was imparted by faculty Dr Manish Shah, Dr Sunil Jain, and our very own Dr Rita Dhamankar. The course was attended by ophthalmologists from Nasik, Udgir, Surat, Baroda, Ahmedabad and Rajkot.

Laxmi Eye Institute has been running a very successful Comprehensive Fellowship training program since more than 20 years now, with an additional university accredited (MUHS) program started since the last year. We also offer fellowship programs of Cornea and Glaucoma sub specialities.

Laxmi Eye Institute has an excellent track record in training eye surgeons to enhance their skills, and learn phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Our training programme is one of the longest-running and most reputed in the country. This is one of our contributions to the community at large, because we believe a well-trained surgeon is an asset to his community. Over the years, hundreds of ophthalmologists from different parts of India, Asia, and Europe have benefited from this training. This programme is spearheaded by Dr Preeti Pandey.

FELLOWSHIPPROGRAMS ATLAXMI CHARITABLETRUST

HANDS-ONTRAINING ATLAXMI

The comprehensive program has moulded numerous budding ophthalmologists over the years with an all-round development in both their clinical and surgical skills.

The Fellowship programs currently offered at LEI are:

1) Comprehensive Fellowship (MUHS) - 1 year

2) Comprehensive Fellowship - 18 months

3) Cornea Fellowship - 18 months

4) Glaucoma Fellowship - 18 months

5) Contact lens Fellowship (Optometry) - 6 months In the pipeline is fellowship program for the sub-speciality of Medical Retina.

The Association of Community Ophthalmologists of India (ACOIN) and Laxmi Charitable Trust (LCT) jointly organized a CME program at Panvel in August 2016, for personnel involved in community ophthalmic service in different districts of Maharashtra.

Inaugurated by Hon. Shri Prashant Thakur (MLA), and attended by ophthalmic assistants, optometrists, civil surgeons and ophthalmic surgeons from Raigad, Thane and Nashik districts, the programme included lectures by LCT doctors on the diagnosis and management of common eye conditions at the primary care level. Dr Swapan Samanta, General Secretary of ACOIN, emphasized the need for training of paramedical personnel in order to eliminate avoidable blindness.

Doctors and social workers from adjoining districts were also recognized for their contributions to community ophthalmology.

EYE DONATION AWARENESS

ACOIN-LCT JOINT EDUCATION PROGRAMMEIN COMMUNITYOPHTHALMOLOGY

On the occasion of the National Eye Donation Awareness Fortnight 2016, Laxmi Eye Bank conducted a certified training course for doctors of “Mangaon Medicos Association” who wished to participate in this noble cause. Dr Abhishek Hoshing (Eye Bank In-charge) led this effort. Eye donation awareness seminars were arranged with the help of Mr Bhumkar and local organizers in neighbouring police stations and schools to spread awareness in the community. Students of Laxmi College of Optometry (LCO) performed mime acts at Orion Mall, Panvel and Jyeshtha Nagrik Sangha hall to create awareness among citizens regarding the need for eye donation.

Laxmi College of Optometry organized a seminar on the niche topic of Sports Vision and its various aspects, including its “Past, Present and Future”, “How to start a practice in Sports Vision”, the “Role of dispensing in Sports”, “Visual Imagery”, and “Contact Lens and Sports”.

The chief guest Mrs Kunda Ganatra and college principal Dr Rita Dhamankar were in attendance. Eminent speakers included Mr. Nirav Mehta, Mr. P Naidu, Ms. V Rajhans, Mr. K Sharma, Mr. P Bhatkar, Mr. S Sonawadekar, Ms. T Khaladkar, Mr. R Kaushal, Ms. S Deshpande, and Mrs. V Patil (in-house faculty). The program was enthusiastically received with over 200 participants from nine optometry colleges and their faculty.

FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONS

On the occasion of our Foundation Day, the institute organized the annual cultural program, held this year on the 23rd of April. This event is a regular opportunity for all employees of all age groups to display their talents – singing, dancing, acting, mimicry, to name but a few.

This year’s event had spirited performances from all teams, with important social messages on Water conservation, Woman empowerment, and the Spirit of India.

SEMINAR ON SPORTS VISION

L A X M I E Y E I N S T I T U T E

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