RETICON, India’s Biggest Conference on Advancements in Retinal Surgeries,
held in Chennai*
· *Mrs. P. Geetha Jeevan, Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare &
Women Empowerment, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the event*
· *Over 1,000 eye surgeons from India and abroad participated*
*CHENNAI / May 8, 2022:* The 12th edition of RETICON, India’s biggest
annual conference on retina surgery organized by Dr. Agarwal’s Retina
Foundation, was held in Chennai today. More than 1,000 ophthalmologists
from India and abroad attended the meet to share knowledge about the latest
advancements in the diagnosis and management of vitreo-retinal disorders.
*Mrs. P. Geetha Jeevan, Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare & Women
Empowerment. Govt. of Tamil Nadu* inaugurated the event by lighting the
ceremonial lamp. *Prof*.* Dr Amar Agarwal, *Chairman, Dr Agarwal’s Eye
Hospitals and *Dr Ashvin Agarwal, *Executive Director & Chief of Clinical
Services, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospitals, addressed the participants on the
latest techniques and technology of management of vitreo-retina disorders.
The sessions saw a range of specialists speak on topics like medical
retina, surgical retina, vitero-retinal surgery and retinal pot pourri.
Live surgery was also conducted by surgeons for the benefit of the
participants.
*Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr Agarwal’s
Eye Hospitals,* said: “The 12th edition of RETICON was a great success,
with around 1,000 eye surgeons from India and abroad participating to
discuss the latest innovations in vitreo-retinal surgery. With rapid
medical advances related to retinal diseases, their management and
treatment are becoming much more affordable and effective. However, India
suffers from an acute shortfall of skilled experts in retinal
ophthalmology. The RETICON conference aims to plug this gap by making the
latest advancements and innovations available to all retinal surgeons to
improve clinical outcomes.”
Prof. Dr Amar Agarwal added: “Unhealthy lifestyle and excessive smoking are
the major causes for retinal diseases in India. These diseases may go
unnoticed for a long time, as some of them show no symptoms in early
stages. People aged above 40 should take simple tests to examine their
vision, by closing one eye and checking for blurred vision. In case of
impaired colour vision, decreased contrast or colour sensitivity, patients
should consult a retina specialist. All diabetics should keep their blood
sugar levels under control. Regular retinal examination in every 6 months
is mandatory to detect early changes in retina.”
