On 24th August 2008, a continuing medical education programme organized by the Department of Anaesthesiology, Medical Research Foundation, was held at Residency Towers, Chennai, dedicated to the memory of Dr V G Appukutty called “an Insight View”. Prof Chris Dodds and Prof Chandra M Kumar from the UK were the international faculty. Other faculty members […]

62nd Indepence day was celebrated in Sankara Nethralaya on 15.08.08. Shri. S.P. Muthuraman, Famous Cine Director was the chief guest for the function. He hoisted the national flag. Dr.Pramod S Bhende, Deputy Director – Vitreretinal Services gave the welcome address. Shri. S.P.Muthuraman gave an inspiring talk about the freedom movement and the selfless services rendered […]

Mr.Jitpaul, Advisor, M/s.Apeejay Surrendra group Kolkatta. met DR.S..S.Badrinath on 09-08-08.

Supply Chain Management – This was a full day program conducted by the Prestigious Indian Institute of Materials Management on 2.8.2008. It was attended by 31 members covering almost all the departments, except doctors. This session was taken very well by the trainer, Mr Ramakrishnan who is a veteran on this subject. The benefits of […]

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani & Medical research Foundation Conduct Orientation Programme for master of science lab technology, M.Phil (OPT) and B.S.Optometry students-2008 Batch. The Following Topics are furnished in program,HRD Formalities-HRD,Welcome Address – Dr.Lingam gopal Chairman

International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated all over the world on the 12th of May. This day is celebrated to remember all the valuable contributions nurses make to the society. Madam Florence Nightingale, “The Lady with the Lamp”, Patron of Nursing Profession was born on May 12, 1820. Her birthday is celebrated as “International Nurses […]

A warm welcome was extended to the new batch of ophthalmologists pursuing their fellowship program by the family of Sankara Nethralaya on 1st of April 2008. This batch included Fellows from Germany, Afghanistan and Malaysia. Dr T S Surendran, Vice-Chairman, Sankara Nethralaya welcomed the gathering and briefed on Nethralaya’s History. Dr S Meenakshi, Director Academics […]

The Seventh Dr E. Vaithilingam Memorial Scientific Conference was held on 22nd and 23rd of March in the Auditorium of MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai. There were around 84 participants from outside. All the ESO students and SN optometrists were also a part of this grand function. Dr Lingam Gopal, Chairman, Sankara Nethralaya welcomed […]

The first World Glaucoma Day (WGD) was observed on March 6, 2008. In this connection, Glaucoma Society of India held its first patient awareness meeting in Chennai at Sankara Nethralaya on March 6, 2008 at 6 pm. Patients and their families interested were invited to attend the meeting and benefit from the Doctor – Patient […]