Agenda

Agenda for the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme for Optometrists

Scientific Programme Sessions

Time Session Duration
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Session 1: DR. THOMAS CHACKO 30 Minutes
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 2: MRS. CELIA VINNY 30 Minutes
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Session 3: MR. NIGIN C PHILIPOSE 30 Minutes
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Tea Break 15 Minutes
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Session 4: MR. ABDUL MAJEED P 30 Minutes
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Session 5: DR. AWUNGSHI PHILAMAZAN 30 Minutes
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM Session 6: MR. HARISH KUDIYIRUPPU 30 Minutes
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM Lunch Break 45 Minutes

Contact Lens Workshops for Interns

02:00 PM – 02:30 PM Session 7: MRS. GREESHMA G 30 Minutes
02:30 PM – 03:00 PM Session 8: MR. SHAJAN ADOLPH 30 Minutes
03:00 PM – 03:30 PM Session 9: MR. THANZEEL AYOOB 30 Minutes
03:30 PM – 04:30 PM Valedictory Function, Feedback & Certificate Distribution 01 Hour

Proposed Faculty List

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme for Optometrists

1. DR. THOMAS CHACKO

MBBS, MS, DO, FVRS – Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon, Shankar’s Eye Hospital, Punalur

Topic: OCT Macula Interpretation

2. MRS. CELIA VINNY

M.Sc Optometry, FLVPEI Consultant Ocularist, CEO, Authentic Prosthetics

Topic: Beyond the Eye: The Art and Science of Custom Ocular Prosthetics

3. MR. NIGIN C PHILIPOSE

M.Sc Optometry, MBA, MA Psy, Business Development, Bausch and Lomb Kerala Region

Topic: How to Select a Soft Contact Lens – Case Discussion

4. MR. ABDUL MAJEED P

Regional Head – Kerala, Delta Lens Pvt Ltd (Nikon – Essilor Luxottica); State Treasurer & Chairman, Membership Development of Indian Optometrist Association Kerala

Topic: Lens Enhancement

5. DR. AWUNGSHI PHILAMAZAN

MBBS, MS Ophthalmology, Visiting Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist & Squint Surgeon – Shankar’s Eye Hospital, Punalur

Topic: Smart Starts in Paediatric Refraction: The Basics

6. MR. HARISH KUDIYIRUPPU

Head of VTS Product Sales & CEF, ZEISS Vision

Topic: Evolving Technologies in Refraction and Centration

7. MRS. GREESHMA G

BS, M – Phil Optometry (Sankara Nethralaya); Director – Nethrvaranam Speciality Contact Lens Clinic and Optical; Educator, Silverline Laboratories & CureSee; Member – IACLE

Topic: The Perfect Fit: Mastering Speciality Contact Lens Customization

8. MR. SHAJAN ADOLPH

Head Institution Business for Essilor India

Topic: Redefining Myopia Control – Next Evolution with HALT Lens

9. MR. THANZEEL AYOOB

M.Sc. Optometry, Consultant Optometrist, Vision Therapist, Centre for Child Development and Disabilities, Milestone Visual Development Centre, Bengaluru

Topic: Vision Therapy for Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Clinical Strategies for Optometrist

10. CONTACT LENS WORKSHOP FOR INTERNS

08:00 AM
Break

Registration & Welcome

Delegate check-in and networking breakfast

09:00 AM
Keynote

Inauguration

Opening remarks and conference overview

09:30 AM
Session

Sessions Start

Evidence-based updates for daily practice

01:45 PM
Workshop

Contact Lens Workshop

Hands-on skills for fitting and aftercare

02:00 PM
Session

Afternoon Sessions

Interactive learning with expert faculty

03:30 PM
Keynote

Valedictory & Certificates

Closing notes and certificate guidance