Thiru La. Ganesan, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland inaugurated IIRSI 2023, the 38th Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery Convention, and India’s Leading platform focused on treating preventive blindness, intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, and refractive eye surgery. Dr. Mahipal S. Sachdev, Chairman Scientific Committee – Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI) , Dr. Ragini Parekh, President – IIRSI and Prof. Amar Agarwal, Secretary General – IIRSI and Chairman, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital were among the dignitaries present at the inaugural session. Over 4,000 ophthalmologists from around the world are participating in the two-day event held by the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI) to showcase their skills and present the latest advancements in the field of ophthalmology, especially cataract and refractive surgery.
IIRSI 2023 aims to bring together Ophthalmologists across India and abroad to discuss the advancement in technology and their experience in IOL implantation and Refractive Surgery and contribute towards the treatment of preventive blindness. The conference covers Invited Foreign faculty lectures, session for young ophthalmologists, Hands on Wetlab courses, Ophthalmic Premier League competition, Court Martial in Ophthalmology, Company sponsored symposiums, IIRSI Film Festival Award Show, IFFA, IIRSI Photography Competition. The two-day event is being held on July 8 and 9 at ITC Grand Chola Hotel in Chennai.
Addressing the distinguished gathering Thiru La. Ganesan, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland said, “It gives me great pleasure to be part of the inaugural function of the 38th Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery Convention. This convention is being attended by doctors from India and other countries creates a platform for interaction in respect to development of new diagnostic and treatment modalities on Ophthalmology. Conferences like the IIRSI play a very important role in enhancing the skills of Indian eye surgeons. There are 12 million people who are suffering from the blindness in our country. Eye donation is the most effective way to provide real support to the blind people as well as bring a permanent light in their dark life. People should come forward to pledge and donate our eyes. “
Speaking on the occasion Prof. Amar Agarwal, Secretary General, IIRSI, and Chairman, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital said “The annual conference of IIRSI has become a pivotal event in the ophthalmology calendar of India centred on global ophthalmic innovations. This year, top eye surgeons from are participating to showcase the surgeons the latest advancements in the field. This conference will provide a platform for the aspiring surgeons to know different ways of tackling the difficult situations of cataract and its surgery through interaction between them. Overall, IIRSI has been instrumental in significantly increasing the capabilities and offerings of the eyecare sector in India in terms of diagnostics and treatment.”
About Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI)
IIRS India was established in 1982 to create a platform for ophthalmologists across India for discussing the latest advancements in the field of ophthalmology, sharing their experiences in IOL implantation and LASIK & Refractive Surgery, and contributing to the treatment of preventive blindness. It also provides a forum for upcoming surgeons to keep themselves abreast with tackling challenging cases of cataract surgery. IIRSI also works to create public awareness about eyecare.
The annual IIRSI Convention also began in 1982. It focuses on teaching ophthalmologists’ latest techniques in eye surgery and treatment. Doctors have opportunities to learn and practice procedures. Ophthalmologists from across the country and abroad attend the event which showcases live surgeries, didactic lectures, and wet lab. Doctors present videos of their surgeries. Companies making ophthalmic instruments showcase the latest products at the venue.
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