Dr. Mini Jayachandran
President
Dr. Shiney Nepolean
Secretary
Dr. Vishnu Mohan M
Treasurer
History of Kollam Ophthalmic Association
Formation of Kollam Ophthalmic Association
- Kollam Ophthalmic Association was formed on 6/6/1991 after a meeting held at Ashtamudi Boat Club, Kollam by Ophthalmologists of Kollam district.
- Charter President – Dr. S. Mohan Das, Founder Secretary – Dr. S. Venugopal.
- Other founder executive members are Vice President – Dr. K. U. Devadas, Joint secretary – Dr. Ivan Jacob, Treasurer – Dr. K. S. Gopinathan.
- Executive Committee – Dr. T. K. Sathees Chandran, Dr. K. Balakrishnan, Dr. T. A. Alexander, Dr. Mathew Joseph, Dr. K. R. Rajendran, Dr. G. Chandramohan, Dr. Joseph Edwin, Dr. M. Purushothaman Pillai, Dr. Krishna Moorthi, Dr. Abraham Luke.
First News Bulletin – Editor – Dr T K Sathees Chandran
Founder members continued till one and a half years. Founder Executive Committee made the bye -law.
Past Office Bearers
Dr. K. U. Devadas
President 1993
Dr. Joseph Edwin
Secretary 1993
Dr. T. K. Sathees Chandran
President 1994
Dr. Pradeep
Secretary 1994
Dr. T. A. Alexander
President 1995
Dr. Pradeep
Secretary 1995
Dr. Joseph Edwin
President 1996
Dr. Mathew Joseph
President 1997
Dr. Manoj
Secretary 1997
Dr. P. Ramesan
President 1999 - 2011
Dr. Alex Umman
Secretary 1999 - 2011
Dr. Mini Jayachandran
Treasurer 1999 - 2011
Dr. Uma Mohan Das
President 2012
Dr. Anish Madhavan
Secretary 2012
Dr. Kiran Balgopal
Treasurer 2012
Dr. Jayaprasad
President 2015
Dr. Mini Jayachandran
Secretary 2015
Dr. Kiran Balgopal
Treasurer 2015
Dr. Uma Mohan Das
President 2017
Dr. Mini S
Secretary 2017
Dr. Shiney Nepolean
Treasurer 2017
Dr. P. Ramesan
President 2019
Dr. Rekha
Secretary 2019
Dr. Shiney Napolean
Treasurer 2019
Dr. Mini Jayachandran
President 2022
Dr. Shiney Nepolean
Secretary 2022
Dr. Vishnu Mohan M
Treasurer 2022
Executive Committee
Dr. Naesa
Vice President
Dr. Jayasree I
Joint Secretary
Dr. Jayasree Rajiv
Editor
Dr Balakrishnan
Editor
Dr. Jayaprasad B
Editor
Dr. Anish Madhavan
Editor
Dr. Mini I
Editor
Dr. P. Ramesan
Editor
Dr. Rekha R
Editor
Dr. Rakhi P Druz
Editor
Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran
Editor
Dr. Uma Mohandas
Editor
Executive Members
Dr. S. Venugopal
Dr. Kiran Balagopal
Dr. Anish Madhav
Dr. Shiney Nepolean
Dr. Jayaprasad B
Dr. Rakhi P D’Cruz
KOA Members as KSOS Office Bearers
Dr. S. Mohan Das
President
1988
Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran
Editor
2013 - 2015
Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran
Treasurer
2015 - 2017
Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran
Sci. Comm. Chairman 2019 - 2021
Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran
Joint Secretary
2018 - 2019
Main Events
State Conference
- In 1987 before the formation of Kollam of Ophthalmic Association, Kollam hosted 14th Annual Conference of KSOS.
- Dr. S. Mohandas was the Chief Organising Chairman and Dr. S. Venugopal was the Organising Secretary.
- Around 10 doctors from Kollam were in the Organising Committee.
- Dr. S. Mohandas, Dr. S. Venu Gopal, Dr. K. U. Devadas, Dr. Mathew Joseph, Dr. Sathees Chandran, Dr. Purushothaman Pillai, Dr. Rajendran.
- Venue Ashtamudi Boat Club, Indoor Stadium
- Drishti 2017- After a gap of 30 years, we conducted the 44th Annual Conference of KSOS, Drishti at Kollam. Chief Organising Chairman was Dr. Jayaprasad B, Chief Organising Secretary was Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran, Organising Secretary, Dr. Anish Madhavan, Treasurer Dr. Kiran Balagopal.
- Souvenir editor – Dr. Shiney Napolean, Local Scientific Committee Member – Dr. Edwin James.
- Venue Hotel Raviz Kollam.
- It was a great event.
KSOS Drishti Organizing Committee 2017
Born on 18-6-1939 at Shertallai, graduated from Trivandrum Medical College, in 1964 Served as Captain in Army Medical Corps till, 1969 Served as Ophthalmologist, in District Hospital, Alleppey (’71-’73), G. H. Palluruthy (‘73) and District Hospital Quilon, till ’79. Joined as Dy. D. M. O. Idukki in 1984 and took charge as Asst. Director of Health Services (Ophthalmic cell) in Jan. 1985
Joined Rotary Movement in 1971 and has served in various capacities as Club Secretary, President, Director, Chairman of various avenues and District Chairman of Eye Camps for Club in Kerala & Tamil Nadu (Dist. 321) While President of Rotary Club of Quilon in 1985, the club received 12 District Level awards, which remain, as an all-time record.
Has attended all the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Quilon Consecutively and remains a cent percenter since last 15 yrs. which is a rare achievement. Joined I. M. A. in 1973 and has served as S W. C. member. State Council member, Central Council member, President Quilon Branch, Chairman Organising Committee of 33rd I. M. A. State Annual, Chairman of Joint Action Council, during the Homeo – Ayurveda Myopathy Struggle, remember Editorial Board of K. M. J. Senior Vice President of I M 4. Kerala Chapter etc. Quilon Branch was adjudged as the best Branch for best overall performance.
14th State Annual of K. S. 0. S. in ’87, and State President of K. S. 0. S. in ’88.
Served as Hon: District Secretary of Indian Red Cross Society, Quilon Branch, and now servicing as its Vice Chairman, and State Executive member. During the terms as Secretary, an of fice building for the Red Cross was constructed for the first time in Quilon.
Has also Served as Vice President of Kerala Cine Fans Asso-ciation (’71-’73), Adhoe Committee Convener and Treasurer of Alleppey District Branch of K. G. M. 0. A. (’72) District Executive Committee member of Kerala Gazetted Officer’s Association
Also servicing as Director Board member of S N D P. Yogam, director Board member of S. N. Trusts, Governing body member of S. N. Trusts Medical Mission, Executive committee member of S. N. Public School, State Executive committee member of Sree Narayana Samskarika Sangham etc.
Happily married to Dr. Uma Mohandas, who is also an Ophthalmologist.
MBBS from TD Medical College, Alleppey and post Graduate Qualification in Ophthalmology, from Medical College, Kottayam. Past President of Inner Wheel Club of Quilon. Past Vice President of the District Women’s Council.Had received various awards. The list is too long, noted ones are Govt of Kerala Award for best performance in family welfare activities (sterilization operations). Dr Kanak Goel award from the National IMA, for community service activities at the National Level. Life time achievement award from women’s wing of IMA Kerala state Life time achievement award from KSOS and KOA. Joined IMA in 1972 activities in Indian Medical association She joined Health services and retired as DMO of Kollam
MBBS AFMC, Pune MD Ophthalmology AIIMS, New Delhi Former president of KOA.One of the founder member. Professor in ophthalmology in CMC vellore. Then HOD in Ozanam eye centre, Kollam. First IOL microsurgery in kollam. Cornea, Cataract, Squint, Glaucoma, Retina Specialist. Now Director of Alexander Eye Centre,Palarivattam.Married to Mrs. Susy, has one daughter
Graduated from T. D. Medical College, Alleppey. in 1975. Worked as Assistant Medical Officer at S.S.M. Hospital, Kollam from 1976 to 1983 Post Graduated (D. O. M. S.) from J. J. M. Medical College Davangeri in 1985. Founder Secretary, was in the organizing committee of 14th state conference in 1987 was KSOS executive committee member. Now working in OZANAM EYE CENTRE, Kollam as Eye Specialist.
One of the founder members. Served as KOA President
One of the founder members, served as KOA president. He was the editor of first news bulletin
One of the founder members. Served as president of KOA. MBBS from St Johns medical college, MS from Lokamanya Tilak medical college. Worked in Manipal. Benzigar Hospital and Sankar’s. Received lifetime achievement from KOA. Many publications at national and international level.
One of the founder member. He was in the first executive committee. Served as President of KOA
One of the founder members. Was in the founder executive committee. Worked as ophthalmic surgeon in Kerala health services. Active member of KOA from the beginning, presently KOA executive committee member. Now running a clinic at Kollam named Dr Balakrishnan’s eye clinic. He is a renowned ophthalmologist of Kollam with a loving and respectable personality.
Founder member of KOA. Was in the first executive committee. In 14th annual conference of KSOS he was in the organising committee. Founder of SANATHANA EYE hospital Chathanoor. Very kind hearted person with active participation in KOA.
Did MBBS from TVM medical college. M S from RIO TVM. Joined health care services and worked in rural, taluk and district hospital. Active member of KOA and recipient of life time achievement award from KOA in 2022.
Did his MBBS from TVM, MCH. Joined medical college, services. After that joined army as Regimental medical officer. Later joined health services. In between he obtained his PG, got opportunity to take training in London under columbo plan. worked in rural camps, done cataract surgeries. Retired from health services as additional direction. After that worked in Sankar’s hospital. Presently in SAM’S eye clinic. Was KOA secretary for about 14 years. In 2019 won best club award. Was the organising Chairman of Ashtamudi 2023. Very supportive and encouraging senior member. Dr P Ramesan’s interview was taken for KOSS newsletter by Dr Shiney and Dr Mini Jayachandran.
Senior member of KOA. Very supportive. Was KOA Treasurer for many years. Life time achievement recipient of KOA. Were in health services. Now working in Amardeep eye care, Kollam.
Managing Director of AMARDEEP EYE CARE Kollam and TVM. Specialist in Cataract, Oculoplasty, and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. An excellent clinician and eye surgeon who has specialized in phacoemulsification and anterior segment surgery. He attained his intensive training in anterior segment surgery from Sankara Eye Hospital, Tamilnadu and JIPMER Pondichery. He has also worked as Assistant Professor in OEU, Institute of Ophthalmology, MAHE (a deemed University), Manipal medical college, Sree Gokulam Medical college. Dr.B.Jayaprasad is a renowned senior specialist in phacoemulsification (Key hole Cataract Surgery), Paediatric cataract surgeries, anterior segment surgeries, lasers ,orbital surgeries, LASIK and ophthalmic plastic surgeries. Dynamic, enthusiastic and energetic personality who uplifted KOA with novel ideas in conducting our annual CME. Case based discussion in CMES which was first implemented in ASTHAMUDI OPHTHALMICA 2022 was suggested by DR Jayaprasad B
Served as President of KOA in 2015-2016. Bagged best non metro club award in 2016.Continuing as executive member from 2017.Was the chief organising chairman of DRISHTI 2017. In KSOS, was the executive committee member in 2022-2023. Recently cleared FRCS exam.
MBBS – Stanley Medical College Chennai (1982 – 1988)
DO – Madras Medical College Chennai (1989 – 1991)
MS – Madras Medical College Chennai (1992 – 1994) Gold Medal
FRCS Edin – 1999
Started Priyanka Eye Hospital at Karunagappally in 1998 after a short stint in Saudi Arabia.
Married to Dr Jayasree, also an Ophthalmologist and have two children, Priyanka and Pranay.
Area of interest – OT Asepsis, Safe injection practice, Basic Life support training, photography and oil painting.
Backbone of KOA. Each and every activity of KOA is under his guidance. Down to earth personality, well known ophthalmologist and Phaco surgeon who is an asset to KOA as well as KSOS. Photography and Designing is his passion.
Chief organising secretary in 2017 Drishti. KSOS Website Editor 2013 – 2015, treasurer in 2015 -2017, Scientific committee chairman 2019 – 2021
Wife of Dr Rajiv Sukumaran. Silent active member of KOA. Very supportive who comes with new ideas, supervises and gives valuable guidance for each and every activity of KOA. Great administrator, kind hearted with motherly affection. Currently running Priyanka eye hospital.
Renowned ophthalmologist of Kollam, Phaco-surgeon. Served as Secretary of KOA for 11 years. Was in the Organising committee of Drishti 2017. Held the post of IMA secretary.
Did MBBS from MCH, TVM, PG from Kozhikode Medical college. Was in health services. Worked in NS Memorial hospital. Currently working in Ahalya eye hospital, Kollam as Ophthalmic surgeon. Very active member of KOA from the beginning. Served as secretary of KOA from 2017 and 2018. Drishti 2017 organising committee member, worked for souvenir, also the secretary during that period. Very supportive and energetic member.
Owner of Mohini’s eye clinic, Kadapakada. Active member of KOA. Served as Joint secretary of KOA. Was in the organising committee and also in charge of PG gold medal exam of Drishti 2017. Active participant of each and every activity of KOA
Owner of Jayasree’s eye clinic, Kollam. Renowned Ophthalmologist of Kollam. Active member of KOA. Presently joint secretary of KOA. Was in the organising committee of Drishti 2017. Beyond ophthalmology madam is a poet and a recipient of Kavyaneethi award.
Did MBBS from TVM, medical college, DNB from Sankara Nethralaya. Worked in Nair’s hospital, Chaithanya Kollam as consultant Phaco and cornea specialist. Worked as SICS and Phaco trainer. Presented papers at state and national level conference. Running an eye hospital AMECS at Kollam. He was the secretary of KOA in 2012, Organising Secretary of Drishti 2017, Joint Secretary of KSOS in 2018. Very passionate and energetic young man who uplifted KOA to an active association. Bank account was opened during his tenure, for KOA.
MBBS from TVM, MCH.PG from Manipal MCH. Worked in Bishop Benzigar Hospital as Glaucoma specialist. Currently working in Amardeep Eye Care, Kollam. Active member of KOA. Served as Treasurer of KOA for around 12 years. Secretary of KOA for 2 years. Now continuing as KOA President from 2022. Secured best non metro club award thrice in 2016,2022 and 2023 which was a great achievement. Held a key post in DRISHTI 2017.Was the cultural activity coordinator of NAYANARAGAM which was a hit program. Madam is very active in KSOS also. Was KSOS scientific committee member and continuing as cultural programme coordinator during DRISHTI. Beyond ophthalmology, madam is a talented singer and known as nightingale of KSOS. Very humble, energetic and helping personality who worked for KOA for its growth.
Dr Kiran Balagopal was a very active member of KOA. He was the executive member of KSOS. Served as treasurer of KOA, Treasurer of DRISHTI 2017. Well known Phaco surgeon and glaucoma specialist. Presented papers in conferences. Worked in Chaithanya Kollam. Presently in Tranvancore medical college and Bishop Benzigar Hospital, Kollam.
Active member of KOA. Working in medical college services. Renowned cataract and retina specialist, with good academic career. Was in the scientific committee of Drishti 2017. Presntly working in Kollam medical college as associate professor in Ophthalmology.
Was a very active member of KOA. Served as KOA secretary from 2019 to 2021.Bagged best non metro club award in 2019.Conducted many camps programmes during her period. Beyond Ophthalmology she started learning dance at a later age and now it has become her passion.
Achievements
- Kollam Ophthalmic Association bagged KSOS Presidential award for BEST NON-METRO CLUB 4 times.
- 2016 – Dr. Jayaprasad, KOA President and, Dr. Mini Jayachandran, KOA secretary received the award from Dr. Saju Joseph KSOS President at Kochi.
- 2019 – Dr. P. Ramesan, KOA President and Dr. Rekha R, KOA secretary received the award from Dr. Sasikumar KSOS President.
2022-Dr. Mini Jayachandran, KOA President, Secretary Dr. Shiney Nepolean received the award from KSOS President Dr. Arup Chakrabarthi.
- 2023-Dr. Mini Jayachandran, KOA President, Secretary Dr. Shiney Nepolean received the award from KSOS President Dr. S. J. Sai Kumar
Activities
- General Body /CME Series
- Earlier it was 2 monthly general body with CME, now it is monthly. Executive committee meeting once in 3 months.
- We do activities related to world glaucoma week, eye donation fortnight, world diabetes day, world sight day. Etc
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma week activities include glaucoma walk, awareness talk, glaucoma detection camps, live phone in programmes.
- Glaucoma Walk 2016
Eye Donation Fortnight
- Usually conducts painting competition among school children, camps, awareness talk.
- Painting Competition related to Eye Donation
World Sight Day
- World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is a global event meant to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment
World Diabetic Day
Blood sugar detection and diabetic retinopathy screening camp. World Diabetic Day 18.11.2023. KOA conducted diabetic retinopathy screening Camp at Kundara hospital. Dr Shiney Napolean secretary KOA lead the camp. Around 75 patients attended the camp and screened for diabetic retinopathy. 8 patients were diagnosed to have diabetic retinopathy and was given appropriate guidance and treatment. Dr Arya, physician gave awareness talk on diabetes. Spectacles were given to few patients.
Awareness Talks
Camps
Camp at Kollam & Desinganad IMA
Women's Day Online
Webinar
Family Gettogether at Kollam 2015 - 2016
Family Gettogether at Kollam
2018
2023 - A One Day Trip to Fragrant Nature, Paravoor
TOT Was Conducted for PG’s Along With Our Annual CME Ashtamudi Ophthalmica 2023
Cme Brochure
2012
Students Programme
Conducted all Kerala intermedicos quiz in 2019 at TVM, MCH. Pranay Rajiv was the quiz master
Online Webinar for PG's
Quiz program was conducted for PG’s along with yolk insight CME.Dr Anjana Nair S was the quiz master
CME
KSOS Presedential programme for nurses. Held at IMA Karunagapally on 9th June 2019
CME -Glaucoma India education programme
June 2024-On16/5/2024, KOA conducted glaucoma education program in Association with Glaucoma Society of India under the aegis of KSOS at Hotel Sea Palace, Mundakkal, Kollam. Dr Manju R Pillai was the chief coordinator and executive committee member GSI. Organising chairman was Dr Anoop Organising Secretary was Dr Ansumi M S and Dr Arya UV was the joint secretary .
Flagship CME under the aegis of KSOS
Named as ASHTAMUDI OPHTHALMICA. Started in the year 2012.Venue Ravis Kollam, Organising Chairman was Dr Rajiv Sukumaran, Organising Secretary
Dr. Anish Madhavan.
- Dr Rakhi P D’cruz was graduated as All India LDP member.
- Mentored team selected as finalist in AIOC teachers of tomorrow.
- AIOS women ophthalmological society OPL best presentation award received by Kerala team.
- Dr Rakhi P Dcruz selected as YOSI executive member
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica
2014 at Raviz
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica
2015 at Beach Orchid
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica
2016 at Raviz
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica
2018 at Raviz - BLS
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica
2019 at Raviz
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica
2022 at Hotel Allseasons
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica
2023 at Dfort Ayurvedha
Milestones - Dr. S. Mohan Das Memorial Oration Award
Life Time
Achievement Award
Membership Card
Issued membership card to all KOA members. First club in the state to implement this.
CME by Young Ophthalmologist - YOLK
Kollam ophthalmic association got a special privilege in the month of July to begin a new concept of CME duly planned, organised and participated by young ophthalmologists. The concept was given by Dr S J Saikumar, KSOS President and sir mentioned about this presidential program during his visit to Kollam ophthalmic association.
The CME was named as Yolk Insight by Dr Rajiv Sukumaran. He selected the theme colour and designed the logo.Yolk insight was conducted on 30 July 2023 at hotel LEELA ASHTAMUDI Kollam under the aegis of KSOS. The organising chairman was Dr Divya Kishan and organising secretary was Dr Rakhi P D’Cruz. The guest of honour was Dr S J Saikumar KSOS president.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr Divya S Iyer IAS district collector Pathanamthitta.
This was the inspiration to lounge YOLK in the state and renamed as YOUNG OPHTHALMOLOGIST OF KERALA
Individual Achievements
Dr Rajiv Sukumaran-The design of KJO cover page by Dr Rajiv Sukumaran was selected as the best design for the journal.
- Dr Smita Narayanan got IJO honor awarded for best peer review for 2022.
Dr Neaza.A, Kollam Received Kamala surayya award -2023 for the collection of poems ‘veendum oru vasantham’ from Kavyaneethi
Received prathibha puraskarsm from Samasree mission charitable society. Received Kavitha puraskarsm from vyasa kalasahithya charitable society Honoured by ezhuthukoottam for literary works Received sreshta sahithya rejana angeekaaram from Kavitha sahithya kala samskarika vedi Published fourth collection of poems ‘madhura swapnam’ Received Sugatha Kumari sahithya prathibha award- 2024 from Jwala kavithakal sahithya vedi.
Kamala Surrayya Award
in 2023
Christmas & New Year
Celebrations
KOA Conducted CME Series 5 Along With Onam Celebration
Dr. Rakhi P. D. Cruz
- Dr Rakhi P D’cruz was graduated as All India LDP member.
- Mentored team selected as finalist in AIOC teachers of tomorrow.
- AIOS women ophthalmological society OPL best presentation award received by Kerala team.
- Dr. Rakhi P Dcruz selected as YOSI executive member
Dr. Jayasree I
- Got kavyaneethi award in 2022.
Dr. Cini N V
- Dr Cini N V got award from Health Department for doing maximum catract surgeries in 2022
Activities of Kollam Ophthalmic Association
KOA Christmas Celebration
Camp
KOA Glaucoma Activities in Association With IMA
CME Series 7/General Body
Camp at Kollam IMA
Camp at Desinganad IMA
Paripalli Medical College
Azeezia Medical College
AMECS
Sree Nethra
Priyanka Eye Hospital
Matha Medical Centre
ESI Asramam
Ahalya Eye Hospital
Phone in Program in FM
Shankars Eye Hospital
Amardeep Eye Care
CME Series 8/GB
Individual Achievements
CME Series 9/GB
CME Series 10/GB
Glaucoma CME
Activities From October 1st to December 31st October
World Sight Day
10/10/24 Bishop Benzigar Hospital conducted blind walk and Oath taking ceremony in relation to World Sight Day. Doctors,staff and nursing students attended the walk and took the oath. Flagged off by hospital director. Around 100 participated.
20/10/24-KOA conducted a camp related to worlds sight day on 20/ 10/ 24 at TD Nagar Kalamandir from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in association with TD Nagar Residence Association .Camp was inaugurated by Dr. K. Balakrishnan our founder member.
TD Nagar Association Secretary Mr Murali V Sharma gave a warm welcome to all. Dr Shiney Nepoleon KOA Secretary gave felicitation. After that Dr P Ramesan took an awareness class related to Word Sight Day. TD Nagar Association treasurer Gopalakrishna Rao delivered vote of thanks. After the meeting camp started. Dr P Ramesan, Dr Maheshwary S, Dr Sridevi P R, Dr S Venugopal, Dr K Balakrishnan lead the camp. Around 150 patients attended the camp. 12 patients were selected for cataract surgery and sent to district hospital. Free medicines were distributed. Spectacles were given at reduced cost.
Ashtamudi Ophthalmica 2024
- 27/10/24- KOA conducted its annual CME ASHTAMUDI OPHTHALMICA 2024 at Quilon Beach Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, named as TABLE TALKS. Organising Chairman was Dr N Prasanna Kumar and Organising Secretary was Dr Haripriya H. It was a new concept. The name and concept were suggested by Dr Rajiv Sukumaran and Dr Jayasree Rajiv. 5 tables were arranged-Cornea, Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma and Innovations and LB. For each table 1 instructor and 3 co-instructors and 1 coordinator from KOA. Total 3 rounds 1 hour each.
Registration started at 8 30 am. Dr Yasmin Ali, Dr Megha Sugunan, Dr Haleema managed registration.
Session 1 - Started at 9 am Cataract Table - Co-ordinator - Dr. Divya Kishan - SICS in difficult situation
- SICS in hypermature cataract and small pupil. Speaker – Dr. Sandhya N
Managing tunnel related problems, difficult nucleus-Speaker – Dr. Ashish Kuruvila
Converting Phaco to SICS and SICS to ECCE – Dr. Minu Mathen
Glaucoma Table - Co-ordinator - Dr. Rajitha R J
Glaucoma Diagnosis - Basics
Visual Field Interpretation – Speaker – Dr. Manju Anup
OCT in glaucoma – Basics – Speaker – Dr. Manoj Prathapan
- Structure function correlation – Speaker – Dr. Kiran Gopalkrishnan
Cornea Table - Co-ordinator - Dr. Arya U V
Topic – Allergic Eye Disease
Lead – Dr. Vinay S Pillai
Panel – Dr. Aneeta Jabbar, Dr. Sachin Mathew George
Retina Table - Co-ordinator - Dr. Lekshmi Sree
Topic: Diabetic Retinopathy
Lead – Dr. Ashok Nataraj
Panel – Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. Prakash V S
Innovations and L BO Table - Co-ordinator - Dr. Anjana Nair S
- Topic – Innovations and LBO
- Slit Lamp photography/video editing – Dr. Prithvi Chandrakanth, Dr. John Davis Akkara
- Non-Verbal Communication – Dr. R. R. Varma
Session 2 - Started at 10 am
Cataract Table
- Topic – Phaco Complications
- Phaco in challenging situations – Dr. Minu Mathen
- Anterior capsule and rhexis related issue in Phaco – Dr. Ashish Kuruvila
- Management of PCR during Phaco – Dr. Sandhya N
Glaucoma Table
- Topic – Angle Closure Demystified
- Understanding the angle – Speaker – Dr. Manoj Prathapan
- Laser Iridotomy – A Comprehensive Understanding – Speaker Dr. Manju Anup
- Phaco in angle closure glaucoma – Beyond cataract surgery – Speaker – Dr. Kiran Gopalakrishnan
Topic – Glaucoma management – Essential principles
- Practical lesions from landmark trials – Speaker – Dr. Kiran Gopalakrishnan
Drugs in glaucoma-practical snippets -Speaker – Dr. Manju Anup
Trabeculectomy – performing a safe surgery – Speaker – Dr. Manoj Prathapan
Cornea Table
Topic – Post operative corneal edema – prevention and management
Lead – Dr. Sachin Mathew George
Panel – Dr. Vinay S Pillai, Dr. Aneeta Jabbar
Topic – Cornea diagnosis made simple
Lead – Dr. Aneeta Jabbar
Panel – Dr. Sachin Mathew George, Dr. Vinay S Pillai
Retina Table
Topic – Endophthalmitis
Lead – Dr. Prakash V S
Panel – Dr. Mahesh G, Dr. Ashok Nataraj
Topic – Central Serous Retinopathy
Lead – Dr. Mahesh G
Panel – Dr. Prakash V S, Dr. Ashok Nataraj
Innovations and LBO Table
Topic – Oculoplasty and LBO
Integrating oculoplasty = Enhancing daily ophthalmology practice – Speaker Dr. Marian pauly
- Stress Busting for the ophthalmologist – Speaker Dr. R. R. Varma
Topic – Innovations and LBO
- Slit Lamp photography/video editing – Dr. Prithvi Chandrakath, Dr. John Davis Akkara
Why should an Ophthalmologist read literature? – Speaker – Dr. R. R. Varma
Sessions were very informative and involved direct interaction with eminent speakers and experts which helped to gain more knowledge. Mementos were presented to speakers by Dr. Jayaprasad, Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran and Dr. Gopinathan.
- CME was followed by tasty dinner. Around 103 delegates and 27 supportive staffs attended the meeting.
Inaugural Function
- Inaugural function started at 11 am. Function started with a prayer song by Dr. Anjana Nair S. Dr. Prasanna Kumar Organising chairman gave a warm welcome to all. After that KOA President Dr. Mini Jayachandran delivered Presidential address. After the Presidential address Dr. Thomas Cherian KSOS President inaugurated the CME by lighting the lamp. This was followed by inaugural address. After the inaugural address Dr. Mini Jayachandran KOA President presented Dr. S. Mohandas Memorial oration award to Dr. Giridhar Anantharaman, Senior Consultant Vitreoretina and Director, Giridhar Eye Institute, Cochin.
- A memento was presented to Dr. Giridhar by Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran.
This was followed by life time achievement award ceremony .Two senior members from KOA received lifetime achievement award, Dr. Sreedevi P R and Dr. S. Maheswary.
They were adorned with Ponnada by KSOS President Dr. Thomas Cherian and plaque were given. After receiving the award Dr. Sreedevi and Dr. Maheshwari expressed their gratitude for honouring them. This was followed by distribution of certificate and cash prize for winners of essay writing competition held in Lions club Kollam related to eye donation fortnight.
- Essay writing was conducted both in English and Malayalam .Winners of English essay writing are – 1st prize 5000 Rs and certificate to Meenakshi K,2nd prize Rs 3000 and certificate to Shreya Vinod ,3rd prize 1000Rs and certificate to Devanandana S. Winners of Malayalam essay are 1ST prize 5000 Rs and certificate to Sridevi S ,2nd prize 3000 Rs and certificate to Aishwarya R B,3rd prize1000 Rs and certificate to Akash P. Award was presented to the winners by KSOS President Dr. Thomas Cherian After that Dr. Shiney Nepolean KOA Secretary gave felicitation which was followed by vote of thanks by Dr. Haripriya H, organising Secretary.
- After the inaugural function oration started.
Chairman was Dr. K. Mahadevan and Co-Chairman was Dr. Divya Kishan. Topic was Leadership Lesson from forty-year Odessey with Ophthalmology. Sir beautifully described his journey as an Ophthalmologist as well as a leader which was very new and enlightened us. This was followed by third session.
Individual Achievements
- Dr. Rakhi P D Cruz got best free paper award for community/social ophthalmology in mid-term AIOS
November
- 1/11/2024 Chaithanya Eye Hospital conducted an eye camp at Union Bank, Kollam for their staff. Dr. Hari Priya H lead camp and gave awareness talk about eye diseases. Around 35 staff attended the camp.
World Diabetic Day
14/11/24 KOA conducted an awareness talk in Radio Benzigar from 9 30 am to 10 am related to World Diabetic Day. It was a live phone-in program by Dr. Yasmin Ali, Consultant ophthalmologist Bishop Benzigar Hospital Kollam. Around 12 patients called and cleared the doubts.
18/11/24 KOA conducted another awareness talk related to Diabetic retinopathy in Santhwanam radio on 18/11/24 ,5:00 p.m. and 19/ 11/24, 9:00 p.m. Dr. Parvathy R Dev Consultant ophthalmologist and retina specialist, Holy Cross Hospital Kollam gave an awareness about diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
- 20/11 /24 District Hospital Kollam conducted diabetic retinopathy detection camp and cataract detection camp at family health centre Pozhikara in association with blindness control society, Kollam. Around 80 patients attended the camp. 5 patients were selected for cataract surgery. Patients with Diabetic retinopathy were referred to higher centre.
- 27/11/24 Chaithanya Eye Hospital, Kollam conducted an eye camp at Mayyanad Anganwadi. Dr. Haripriya H lead the camp and gave awareness talk. Around 50 patients attended the camp and 5 were selected for cataract surgery.
KOA in DRISHTI
Kollam Ophthalmic association bagged best nonmetro club award consecutively for the third time. Dr Mini Jayachandran President KOA and Dr Shiney Nepolean, Secretary KOA received the award from KSOS President Dr Thomas Cherian at Hotel Le Meridian during the inaugural function of DRISHTI 2024.
Dr. Rakhi P D’cruz received KJO outstanding reviewer award from KSOS president Dr. Thomas Cherian.
Dr. Rakhi also received best Mentor award for TOT from Padmasree Dr. M. R. Rajagopal
Dr. Rakhi P D’cruz also conducted Mollywood game show first of its kind in Drishti. Dr. Anjana Nair and Dr. Haripriya were a part of it. 3rd position went to team Mamooka lead by Dr. Ajith Varghese. Dr. Safna Hamza got the best artist award Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran and Dr. Mini Jayachandran were the judges.
Scientific Session
Dr. Rakhi P D’cruz, Dr. Jayaprasad Prasad B, Dr. Smitha Narayanan, Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran, Dr. Parvathy R Dev, Dr. Mini Jayachandran, Dr. Rani and Dr. Divya Kishan had presentations in scientific session.
Cultural Events
Dr. Mini Jayachandran KOA President was the cultural event coordinator and also sang a song
KOA members participated in dance. Team members were Dr. Rakhi P D’cruz, Dr. Suprabha, Dr. Rekha R ,Dr. Priyanka, Dr. Hari Priya and Dr. Sonia .
2025 Drishti Handover
- Dr. Jayaprasad B, the organising chairman of DRISHTI 2025 took over the flag from Dr. Saju Joseph
December
- December 22/12/24 Chaithanya Eye Hospital conducted an eye Camp at Kalanjoor in association with Seva Bharathi. Dr. Haripriya H lead the camp Around 60 patients attended the camp and 10 patients were selected for cataract surgery
Membership Drive
6 new members joined KOA. Dr. Farzeena, Dr. Sruthy, Dr. Akhila, Dr. Athulya, Dr. Arun, Dr. Anuprabha