| Date | 07/08/2024 |
| Venue | SJB Gallery, behind Admin block |
| Organized by | Department of Ophthalmology, BGSGIMS |
| Organising Chairman / Coordinator of the Program | Dr. M.E Mohan, Dean, BGSGIMSDr. Nibedita Acharya , Department of Ophthalmology, BGSGIMS |
| No. of Faculty / Students Benefited | 309 |
| Objective of the Program | To understand retinal changes in various systemic diseases |
| CME outcome | In this program about 150 faculty are able to get exposed to retinal changes in various systemic diseases. The gained knowledge will be transfer to the current students and it is end up with synergic effect. |
| Resource Persons | Dr. Raju Sampangi, Senior Retina Consultant, Netra Spandana Eye Hospital, Bengaluru.Dr. Hemalata B C, Retina Specialist, Associate Professor, Minto Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, BMCRI, Bengaluru.Dr. Rajesh Babu, Senior ophthalmologist, Uveitis & Ocular immunology, Public Health Ophthalmology, iDristi eye hospital, Devanahalli, BengaluruDr. Pooja A , Assistant Professor, Department of ophthalmology, BGS GIMS Bengaluru |
| Brief report about the Program | Under the able guidance and motivation of the Dean and Principal of Dr. M E Mohan, BGSGIMS .The departments of Ophthalmology successfully conducted a CME – Retina – A Mirror of Systemic Health” on 07/08/2024 CME Retina a mirror of systemic health conducted in August 2024. The CME included presentation on Diabetic retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Retinopathy of prematurity, inflammation & infections of the eye. Panel discussion with various other departments was comprehensive and easy to follow. Appreciated the emphasis on the importance of early detection and treatment. The speakers effectively explained the link between systemic diseases & Ocular manifestation. The uses of images and diagrams helped illustrate the progression of the diseases the information on the latest advancement screening guidelines & treatment options was useful. The discussion on risk factors & prevention strategies particularly helpful. Overall the CME was informative & engaging with great selection of speakers and also raised awareness about various systemic disease affecting the eye. In Pre-Lunch Sessions following topics were discussed – Diabetic Retinopathy and Hypertensive Retinopathy: Dr. Raju Sampangi, Senior Retina Consultant, Netra Spandana Eye Hospital Bangalore Panelist b) “Ocular involvement in Diabetes & Hypertension : Dr. Raju Sampangi, Dr. Rajesh Babu, Dr. Mithun Somaiah. Ravishankar c)Leukocoria & Retinopathy of Prematurity: Dr. Hemalata B Retina Specialist, Associate Professor, Minto Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, BMCRI, Bengaluru d) Infective Diseases & Retina : Dr. Rajesh Babu Senior ophthalmologist, Uveitis & Ocular immunology, Public Health Ophthalmology, iDristi eye hospital, Devanahalli, Bengaluru e) Ocular Inflammation: A window to systemic disease: Dr. Pooja A, Retina consultant, Assistant Professor, Department of ophthalmology, BGS-GIMS Bengaluru . In Post Lunch Session:– f) Ophthalmology quiz for undergraduate students: Dr. Rajeshwari H, & Dr. Deepthi R,Assistant Professor& Senior Resident, Department of ophthalmology, BGS-GIMS, Bengaluru |
