Witnessing the transformation in Oculoplasty
A two-day international Oculofacial, Reconstructive and Aesthetics conference was organised by Sankara Nethralaya from January 16-17, 2011. Titled ‘Chrysalis 2011’, the conference sought to explore the transformation that the field of Oculofacial Reconstructive and Aesthetics has witnessed in recent times. Experts from countries like USA, France, United Kingdom, Singapore and Indian cities like Chennai, New […]
17th Aradhana of Sri Mahaperiyava
The 17th Aradhana of Sri Mahaperiyava was held at Sankara Nethralaya on January 4, 2011. Chief guest Prof. Sudha Seshayyan recalled anecdotes from Sri Mahaperiyava’s life. Describing Sri Mahaperiyava as a fine example of greatness, she urged the gathering to “celebrate the day by re-dedicating ourselves to the cause for which Mahaperiyava strived.”
Auditorium dedicated in memory of philanthropist VD Swami
Family and friends of Sankara Nethralaya’s first Honorary Secretary & Treasurer Sri VD Swami reminisced with admiration the life and times of the businessman and philanthropist at a function on December 25 to dedicate the auditorium at Sankara Nethralaya in memory of Sri VD Swami in his birth centenary year. Taking a trip down memory […]
University of Missouri honors Dr. Badrinath
Dr. SS Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya, was awarded an honorary degree — the Doctor of Science (D. Sc.) — from the University of Missouri, US, on December 18, 2010 at the University’s Honors Ceremony. The award is one of the highest academic tributes that the University of Missouri awards to recognize the achievements of […]
Fellowship award for Dr. Biswas
Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas, Director, Uveitis and Ocular Pathology, Sankara Nethralaya was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of Indian College of Pathologist (FIC Path) for his outstanding contributions in the field of ophthalmic pathology. He was presented with the award at the 59th Annual meeting of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM) on December 9, […]
Hayreh award for Dr. Lingam Gopal
Dr. Lingam Gopal, Director –Research, Vision Research Foundation and Consultant, Vitreroretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, has received the ‘Hayreh’ award for his significant scientific contribution in retina and vitreous at the recently held 19th Annual Vitreoretinal Society Conference. The award was instituted by (late) Bijayanand Patnaik, a pioneer Vitreo-Retinal surgeon, in the name of Dr. Sohan […]
Eye camp at Belpahari
The telemedicine team from Sankara Nethralaya-Kolkata was invited by theDeputy Superintendent of Police, Belpahari, to conduct an eye camp at Belpahari, a remote village, in West Bengal on December 4 & 5, 2010. Given its rugged topography, conducting an eye camp in this region proved to be quite challenging for the telemedicine team. Five hundred […]
Malaysian optometry students to intern at Sankara Nethralaya
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy and Twintech University, Malaysia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will enable final year optometry students from Twintech University to intern at Sankara Nethralaya and hone their optometry skills. The first batch of twenty optometry students has begun their four-month internship at Sankara Nethralaya. The students will be posted in […]