Teleophthalmology camps
Sankara Nethralaya and the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited conducted the third in a series of eye camps on August 29, 2009. A total of 165 patients were screened at the camp held at Mathur; 33 patients were provided with glasses at the site; 11 patients underwent cataract surgery and six teleconsulations were held. The teleophthalmology […]
CU SHAH The man with a golden heart ‘n’ hand
In 1978 a Mumbai-based businessman and philanthropist donated the seed money to help establish a not-for-profit ophthalmic institute in Chennai. For him, it was contributing to yet another cause; for the institute, the contribution would enable thousands realise a dream — the ability to see. The ophthalmic hospital is better known as Sankara Nethralaya and […]
A Celebration, with a difference!
On July 14, 2009 Dr. T. Janardhana Rao celebrated his 70th birthday. The special occasion was marked by a rather special gesture. As a well-wisher of Sankara Nethralaya, Dr. Rao requested his friends and well-wishers to celebrate the occasion by supporting Sankara Nethralaya. And so, the 200 odd guests who attended the event in Melbourne, […]
Sankara Ratna 2008 bestowed on Shri. Agarwala
For his outstanding support and distinguished services to Sankara Nethralaya, Shri. Hanuman Prasad Agarwala was conferred with the 2008 Sankara Ratna Award at a function held in Kolkata on August 16, 2009. He was presented with the award by Chief Guest Swami, Prabhananda Ji (General Secretary Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Belur). Among those present on […]
62nd Independence Day Celebrations at SN
Impending showers failed to dampen the patriotic fervor at Sankara Nethralaya, where the country’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations were held on August 15, 2009. Chief Guest Brig. K.C. Behera, Commandant of the Military Hospital, Chennai, recalled the many sacrifices by the nation’s freedom fighters and spoke of the “indomitable living spirit for the country,” […]
High Tech optical services at Sankara Nethralaya
From the thick black-framed spectacles to the thin-rimmed and stylishly framed glasses, wearing spectacles has come of age! Keeping in mind the consumer’s preference for attractive and premium spectacles, Sankara Nethralaya’s refurbished optical services promises to offer glasses with high-quality lenses available in a wide range of frames. The state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated by Krish Srikkanth, […]
Ratan Tata Fellowship Training Progamme
Five members have completed the Ratan Tata Fellowship Training Programme for June-July 2009. 5 members has been completed their course during the session duration at SN distributor is Dr Madhavan C. They are Dr. Samir.Ramesh Parab -Maharashtra, Dr. Nirav Vinodchandra Modi – Ahmedabad, Dr. Ajay Motilal Gupta – Jharkhand, Dr. Irwinder Pal Singh – Haryana, […]
Clinton Foundation officials visit Sankaranethralaya
Mr. Scott Taitel and Mr. Carlos Fernandez from the William J. Clinton Foundation, New York, visited Sankara Nethralaya on July 23, 2009. Mr. Taitel, who is Director Operations, and Mr. Fernandez, who is CEO of the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative also visited JCOC to know more about the hospital’s efforts in providing quality eye […]
Gold Medal Award for Dr. Prema Padmanabhan
Dr. Prema Padmanabhan has received a special gold medal award for her outstanding contribution in the field of ophthalmology from Union Minister for Shipping G.K.Vasan. The award was presented at the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery convention held in Chennai on July 11, 2009. The convention was conducted by the Indian Intraocular Implant and Refractive […]
Sankara Nethralaya Alumni Meet 2009 on 05.07.09
Coming back to your alma mater always brings back fond memories. And it was no different for the 26 alumni who came to Sankara Nethralaya on July 5, 2009 for the annual alumni meet. The day-long event saw the alumni participate in discussions on cornea and refractive surgery and vitreo retina. Several doctors spoke on […]