Chennai: The eighth edition of RETICON, the biggest annual conference on retina surgery, was inaugurated by health minister Dr C. Vijayabaskar on Sunday. The conference is dedicated to eye surgeons who want to stay abreast with the latest surgical techniques in vitreo retina disorder management.
RETICON saw the participation of more than 600 specialists in retinal surgery that would offer a unique opportunity for PG students and general ophthalmologists to understand various state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment options in vitreo-retinal specialty.
The highlight of major breakthrough in vitreoretinal surgery and on a new surgical technique for macular hole repair using coloured visco elastics by Dr Atul Dhawan at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital was also discussed at the event. “Retinal diseases are responsible for 4.7 percent of all cases of blindness in India and are expected to become more common in the future. With rapid diagnostic, medical and surgical advances in managing retinal diseases, their treatment is becoming much more affordable and effective. However, there is an acute shortfall of skilled experts in retinal ophthalmology in the country,” said Dr Amar Agarwal, chairman of Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital. Actual surgeries were live streamed at the event, including Macular Hole Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy, and IOL Drop.
The event facilitated networking between national and International delegates and exchange of information about retinal studies.
