Chennai : The 12th edition of Reticon, an annual conference on retina surgery organised by Dr Agarwalâs Retina Foundation, was held in Chennai Sunday. 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.
State Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P Geetha Jeevan inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Prof Dr Amar Agarwal, chairman, Dr Agarwalâs Eye Hospitals and Dr Ashvin Agarwal, executive director and chief of clinical Services addressed the participants on the latest techniques and technology of management of vitreo-retina disorders.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Amar said: ‘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 conference aims to plug this gap by making the latest advancements and innovations available to all retinal surgeons to improve clinical outcomes.’