First time in Gurgaon OPHTHALMIC FIESTA 2006 is being organized by Gurgaon Ophthalmological Society under the aegis of Haryana Ophthalmological Society and Sheetla Hospital & Eye Institute Pvt Ltd

The vision of Gurgaon Ophthalmic Society (GOS) in addition of bring together ophthalmic doctors to enhance each other clinical and surgical skills, is community service and education of rural and urban population masses towards eye care and eye health awareness.

On this occasion, an outstanding faculty of eminent speakers delivered stimulating, interactive and informative educational programs.

There was a special session / Workshop for hands on training of Lasik surgery and Workshop on Contact Lens. This was conducted by Senior Doctors of Gurgaon Ophthalmic Society under the supervision of Dr Ajay Sharma

In the second half of the day best of surgeons (Dr A.K.Grover, Dr Vivek Pal, Dr Shashi Kapoor, Dr Neetu Sharma, Dr Kapil Vohra, Dr K.D.Singh, Dr Ajay Sharma) were seen doing live surgeries and this was shown on a big screen where about 100 doctors were privileged to witness .

On this occasion renowned ophthalmologist and President of GOS shared his experiences to the press and informed that many of the eye problems can be prevented, controlled and cured if detected at an early stage

OPHTHALMIC FIESTA 2006 continued till 15.01.2006.The Chief Guests were
Dr Arvind Sharma (Member of Parliament) and Dr Amar Aggarwal (World renown Ophthalmologist)

Dr Arvind Sharma is Member of Parliament from Karnal and himself being a Doctor has a keen interest in promotion of health facilities through out the state.
Dr Amar Aggarwal from Chennai is a world renown ophthalmologist is the first surgeon from India in the world to introduce phaconit and micro phaconit where no anesthesia is given during the surgery.
This is a state level event and all office bearers of Haryana Ophthalmology Society were also present .President of Haryana Ophthalmology Society Dr C.S.Dhull was also present. Dr J.L.Sharma (Past president of HOS) from Rohtak Medical College shared his pleasure with press and informed that it is a matter of proud for Gurgaon to host such a big state level event.
Around 200 senior doctors from Haryana, NCR and different parts of India were enthusiastically seen participating in this Gala event .This gave a platform for young and old doctors to interact with best of Eye surgeons of India ,learn and upgrade the knowledge and skills of delegates in the latest trends in ophthalmology.
Other senior faculty included eminent names like Dr A.k.Grover, Dr Cyrus Shruff, from Delhi, Dr Satvir Singh from Rohtak, Dr Mahesh Manocha from Ambala, Dr Aashish Bansal and Dr Virender Sangwan from Hyderbad, Dr J.L.Sharma from Gurgaon.
 

A Souvenir was also released on this event. Mr Raj Sehgal ,Mr Ramesh Sharma and Ravinder from marketing team of Sheetla Hospital were instrumental in publishing of Souvenir.

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