A seminar on Corneal Nerves and Refractive Surgery was presented by Dr P
S Roopa Reddy, Assistant Professor, School of Medical Sciences, University of
Hyderabad, on 13 September as part of the IVI Online Seminar series.
In her presentation, Dr Reddy focused on types
of refractive surgeries, flap and surface techniques, pre and post-operative
procedures, role of optometrist in refractive surgery, corneal innervation,
corneal sensation and much more.
Eighth in the IVI Online Seminar Series launched in August 2013, the
seminar received outstanding response from over 200 students and faculty from
seven Optometry institutions across India.
"Our second and third year students
participated in this session. It was a well-organized seminar with a wonderful
resource person" – Preethi Rajagopalan, Vasan Institute of Ophthalmology
and Research, Coimbatore.
"A very good and informative session†– S.
Gopalakrishnan, Principal- Shri Jayendra Saraswathi Institute of Optometry,
Pammal.
IVI acknowledges the support of Brien Holden
Vision Institute Foundation and Optometry Giving Sight in funding the program.