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Dr. (Prof.) KAMLESH Dr. Kamlesh is presently working as Director, Guru Nanak Eye Centre and Director-Professor and Head of Dept. of Ophthalmology, as well as Chief of Strabismus and Orthoptics section at Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi. He started his active academic career from Guru Nanak Eye Center and Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi as an Assistant Professor in 1984. In 1992, at age of 35 years he became Professor, since then he is heading Strabismus and Orthoptics section. He has keen interest in Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology and is actively involved in promoting clinical and research work in the field of Strabismology. Able and efficient Strabismologist with par excellence and an astute legal brain with law degree, Prof. Kamlesh was honored with many awards, fellowships and honorary positions. Some of few awards: “STATE AWARD” by Govt. of NCT of Delhi - the highest award for the service doctors for the year 2003-04,Best Distinguished and resource teacher of the society for more than five years by Delhi, ophthalmic Society, Prem Prakash Award-2004 by All India ophthalmological Society, 29th Dr. S Radhakrishnan Memorial National teacher Award 2013,Dr. B.S. Goel Award and Dr. A.K. Khurana Award by SSI/SPOSI, Rashtriya Gaurav award (2005),Dr. S N Mitter Oration (2006) by Delhi Ophthalmic Society, Certificate of merit and Academic Excellence consecutively for five times by Delhi Ophthalmic Society and WHO fellowship twice in 1987 and 1995.His five research papers on Strabismus were adjudged as Best free papers and hence awards by Strabismological Society of India. He is widely traveled international personality in quest of knowledge. He has been awarded WHO fellowship twice for advanced training in IOL and Refractive Surgery at Moscow under the guidance of Prof. S.N.Fyodorov and Prof. Egorova in 1987and again for postdoctoral fellowship in Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology at University of Illinois, Chicago and Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, U.S.A. under Prof. Calhaun, Prof. R.D.Reincke and Prof. M.Miller. He was postdoctoral fellow at Chicago and Sydney eye Hospitals. He has written 24 chapters in different books of Ophthalmology. He has 107 publications- national (69) and international (38) index journals in his credit. He has many firsts (new surgical techniques- well documented with international recognition) to his credit like Modified Knapp’s for surgical management of DEP with Horizontal Deviation, Modified Hang-Back muscle recession technique and Kamlesh technique for inferior oblique recession etc. He has more than 160 scientific presentations including guest lectures and clinical talks at various National and International conferences including International Congress of ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Royal Australian College of Surgeons. He has been actively involved in organizing various symposia, conferences and workshops. He has demonstrated live surgeries on squint at various state and zonal conferences. Presently he is President elect of SPOSI and Member of the subspecialty Subcommittee ( Pediatric Ophthalmology) of the Collegiums of the AIOS. He was the President of Strabismological Society of India (2004-2008) and Member of Managing committee of All India Ophthalmological Society and DOS representative of AIOS. He has been the member of Academic and Research Committee, A.I.O.S. twice, Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology (2001-2005) and Editor of Delhi Ophthalmic Society and Editor in chief of Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology for the term 2003-2005. He has served Strabismological Society of India as President, Vice-President and Chairman-Scientific committee as well as Secretary for 4

consecutive years each from 2004-08, 2000-2004 and 1996-2000 respectively. He was also Joint Secretary (1993-95) and Library Officer of Delhi Ophthalmic Society. He has also served to IMA chapter of medical specialties as a Member of Editorial Board. He is a reviewer of Journal of strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology and cornea (International Index Journal) and Indian journal of ophthalmology (National index Journal) and also edited as Chief Editor- Indian Jr. of strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology and Delhi Jr. of Ophthalmology besides on national advisory panel and managing editors of many other journals of various states. Besides Examiner and inspector of DNB, MCI, and Post graduation to various centers, He is also on panel of Advisors and experts in UPSC, ESI, and UGC New Delhi (for awarding travel grants, fellowships and financial grants as well as recognition of Deemed medical universities) and UPPSC, Allahabad, Bihar PSC, Patna as well as at expert panel of Aligarh Muslim University and BHU for the selection of Professors of Ophthalmology. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Dr. (Prof.) KAMLESH

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Dr Sanjay Chaudhary has been in the forefront of various DOS activities for over 25 years As DOS faculty speaker: He has been a speaker in every conference of DOS for several years. His field of interest is Cataract, ICL and Laser Vision Correction As a part of DOS executive: He has served the DOS as an executive committee member for 9 years in various capacities like Treasurer, Joint Secretary, DOS Representative to AIOS, member executive and has gained useful experience for efficient running of DOS. As a Treasurer, he completed his tenure with a huge profit to the organization As a DOS social worker: He organised DOS screening camps at blind schools in Delhi on World Sight day, and got those children operated free of cost where there was scope of recovering some vision. The effort benefitted many children As a surgeon: He has been doing live surgeries at DOS conferences for many years. He did the first live Femto-laser cataract surgery in India at the DOS Annual conference, 2011. In another live surgery session, he demonstrated the latest Phaco technique in handling a Grade 5 cataract before an audience of 2000 ophthalmologists. He has performed live ICL surgeries at several DOS conferences As an innovator: He has designed a new 22 Gauge irrigation cannula called the Pygmy Thin Walled cannula, a part of the Bimanual 22 G Irrigation Aspiration cannula system, which gives the highest flow rate recorded so far, and thereby ensures chamber stability with almost any kind of Phaco machine. He presented the same at the just concluded AIOS Kolkata meet 2016 at an innovators meeting, and was awarded for the same. As a DOS Times contributor: He has written several articles in DOS Times in his fields of interest namely Cataract and Refractive As a Pioneer: One of the Pioneers of Femto-laser cataract surgery in Delhi

One of the Pioneers of ICL surgery in Delhi One of the Pioneers of Lasik surgery in Delhi An Academician: He has contributed several chapters to national and international ophthalmology books in his area of interest namely Cataract and Refractive. As a Private Practitioner: Starting from scratch with a Rs. 20,000/- contribution from his father who was then a retired Army Officer, he has established himself as a reputed practitioner in Delhi As an Administrator: He successfully runs 4 eye centres in Delhi by the name of Eye7 centres, and works with a team of 20 ophthalmologists covering all super-specializations in ophthalmology

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Dr Amit Khosla has done his graduation from Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi and Post graduation and Senior Residency( Vitreo- Retina Trauma and Uvea) from Dr RP Centre AIIMS . He has been in practice from 1994, and has been attached to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi, where he is a Senior Consultant and Director of Siri Fort Laser Eye Centre.. He has been a guide to many DNB students and now runs a FNB Retina programme. He believes in team work and Institutional building and working at the cutting edge of technology. On the professional front he has set up among the first Vitreo- Retinal unit in a Pvt hospital in North India, which now runs FNB Retina programme under the National Board of Examinations. He has been a pioneer in starting many services (in Delhi/North India) combined Phaco-Vit (1997),/ ROP treatment (1993) /Immunosuppressive in Uveitis (1994 Multi disciplinary Uvea services) / PDT (2003)/OCT (2005) . Dr Khosla has been participating in AIOS since his residency days in 1992 when he presented 3 free papers and won the AIOS Quiz. He has both National and International publications , he has been presenting papers in both National and International conferences besides authoring many chapters .He has been on the editorial board of Dos times and Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, reviewer for British medical journal online , Indian Paediatrics and has written review article for Neonatal Journal of India. He has been performing live surgeries since 1997 (Phacoemulsification and Vitreous Surgery).He has been presented President Gold Medal by Indian Implant and Refractive Soceity of India(2011) Organizational capacity He has been office bearer for many conferences held in Delhi .He held the post of Secretary Delhi Ophthalmological society from 2009 to 2011 where he successfully organized Mid term / Annual conferences / Post-graduate training programmes/Skill Transfer workshops/Wet labs. He believes in providing continuous medical education at the click of a mouse, he web cast all conferences, created online portal for lectures and surgical videos and using social media like facebook (dosonline ) as a discussion forum. For the first time in India started Phaco training programme for its members. In the endeavour to educate the public and medical fraternity organized Diabetic retinopathy and Glaucoma screening camps with Delhi Medical Association and Indian Optometrist Association. As Member ARC and Scientific Committee Proposed the PG Lectures at AIOS Annual Conference. Other suggestions like bi-annual scientific committee meetings/wet labs/RFID for attendance/New marking pattern for ICs/Merging of Education committee with ARC were accepted. As DOS representative to AIOS he will act as a link between both the organizations where he has worked in various capacities.

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Curriculum Vitae Educational Background & Training Dr Ashu Agarwal is a Cornea, Cataract & Refractive surgeon practicing in Delhi. He graduated from the Maulana Azad Medical College following which he did his post-graduation from Medical College Rohtak. After a 1.5 year stint as a Senior Resident at medical college Rohtak, Dr Agarwal went on to pursue a Fellowship in Cornea & Anterior Segment from the prestigious L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. He has also done observerships at Columbia University Medical Centre, New York, USA and Boston Foundation for Sight, Boston, USA. Professional Experience Dr Agarwal has been practicing Ophthalmology for the past 22 years and during this period has been associated with prestigious Eye Institutes like L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Venu Eye Institute, ICARE Eye Hospital, Centre for Sight & Mohan Eye Institute to name a few. Present Affiliations His present affiliations include his own practice at Perfect Sight Centre in New Delhi & Indraprastha Apollo Hospital (New Delhi). Clinical Research & Academics Apart from clinical work, Dr Agarwal is keenly interested in clinical research and academics. He has been a regular figure at numerous National & International (ASCRS AAO, ESCRS, APAO, WOC) meetings. At these meetings, he has presented his work in the form of papers, posters and videos, served as invited faculty, performed live surgeries and conducted Instruction Courses. Teacher & Trainer Dr Agarwal is actively involved with Post-graduate teaching. He has been a Thesis guide for DNB residents and has conducted Phacoemulsification training programs at various institutions. He has imparted phacoemulsification training to many ophthalmologists. DOS Executive Dr Agarwal has served DOS as a member of the Executive Committee. He has been an Executive member and Treasurer of Delhi Ophthalmological Society. Leisure Activities & Hobbies Dr Agarwal’s leisure activities include reading, music and travelling.

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Post for DOS Representative to AIOS Dear DOS member,

Seek your support and request for an opportunity to represent you in the

AIOS

Dr Rohit Saxena MBBS (AIIMS), MD (AIIMS), PhD (AIIMS). Additional Professor Dr R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences AIIMS, New Delhi. Observership at New England Eye Centre, Boston, U.S.A. Nov. 2001. A member of DOS and AIOS for 20 years, have regularly contributed to all academic, professional and social activities of the DOS, be it lectures, presentations, panel discussions or performing live surgeries. Always worked for DOS members to provide additional facilities in the conferences, increase access to library and educational material and provide help in their practice. Member of numerous government committees where I advocate for the common ophthalmologist like being a part of the DCGI committee that got the Avastin ban lifted. As a part of the AIOS Drugs and Devices Evaluation Committee with continue to work for the need and requirements of the common ophthalmologist. Have organized regular camps to increase awareness in the lay public about diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma and the need for regular check ups. Keywords: Academics, Accessibility, Accountability Part of numerous funded and non funded research projects Published >200 papers (120 indexed publications); Regularly contributing articles to DOS times,

DJO and other national and state journals.

Authored 2 books and written 32 chapters in national and international books. Attended and presented at >250 National Conferences and CME meets including performing live

surgeries and in 21 international conferences Regular examiner for MBBS in many Delhi and outside Delhi Universities. Previous DOS contribution: Part of Executive committee as Ex-officio member 2013-2015. Secretary, Delhi Ophthalmological Society & Editor, DOS Times: 2011-2013 Initiatives as DOS Secretary: o I-DOS the first DOS International conference, attended by over 170 delighted delegates; o KBC (Kaun Banega Champion) in Winter DOS; A most enjoyable Quiz with a difference o DCP (DOS Community Programme) and held regular monthly eye screening and awareness camps all

over Delhi; o 1st state society to have official participation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in

its annual conference; o Delegate comforts like Social Programme and Metro pick & Drop in the DOS Annual conference o Reciprocal Participation Programme with other state societies; improving DOS participation and

image. o Started concept of DOS sub-speciality workshops: 1 day 1 speciality o Upgraded DOS website with hundreds of hours of recorded videos, talks and presentations; the

website was a huge hit with over 2.5 lakhs hits in the 1st year o Released many surgical video CDs with the DOS times o First time provided Delhi Medical Council Credit hours for all conferences, CMEs and Monthly

meets. o Left a surplus of over 1 crore for benefit of DOS members and its activities Editor, Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology (2009-2011) Took out all 8 issues after many years, laid the foundation of a new look and feel over which subsequent editors have progressively improved

Executive Member 2005-2007 Managing Editor, Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology (2007-2009) Former Associate Editor, DOS Times (2007-2009) Awarded Certificate of “Esteemed Resource Teacher” by the Delhi Ophthalmology Society twice Awarded Certificate of Academic Excellence from the Delhi Ophthalmology Society for over 10 years Co-author of paper awarded the Certificate of Merit for best paper presentation in the Annual DOS Conference 6 times Regular speaker and faculty in Annual and Winter DOS conferences Performed live squint surgery and served in panel in many DOS conferences AIOS contribution: Additional Organizing Secretary AIOC 2015 Thesis guide (2012) and co-guide (2016) of Best Thesis in AIOS Co-author of best free paper in AIOC 2014 Regularly conducting ICs on squint and Neuro-Ophthalmology in AIOC Judge in Neuro-Ophthalmology FP session, regularly evaluator for IC in Neuro-ophthalmology Member Collegium - Committee 2015 -Neuro Ophthalmology Member AIOS drugs & devices evaluation committee; Part of the team that worked for reversal of the Avastin ban. International contribution: World Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WCPOS) Advisory Board Member of International Strabismological Association, World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus(WSPOS), Reviewer for 10 International indexed journals Attended 21 International Conferences as Chairperson, Course Instructor, Guest Faculty and Presenter. Other recent awards and achievements: B K Mahajan Award for best paper in Indian Journal for Community Medicine 2015. ACOIN (Association of Community Ophthalmologists of India) Appreciation Plaque 2014. Co-author of paper awarded AIIMS Excellence Award 2014 AIOS-IJO Platinum Award 2013 Best Research paper presentation at Asia ARVO conference Oct 2013 APAO Achievement Award 2013 Best Presentation at Confluence Premier League 2013 Best Team at Confluence Premier League 2013 Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI) Gold Medal 2012 Achievement Award 2011 from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Co-author of Best Research paper presentation at Asia ARVO conference 2011 Aims as DOS representative to AIOS: To present the achievements of DOS and its members at the national level and to promote social

contacts among ophthalmologists. To increase the participation and visibility of DOS members in AIOS and other national activities. To increase academic and activities and surgical skills enhancing sessions of AIOS in Delhi.

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