A three-day 'Skill Upgradation Programme' for ophthalmologists of Coal India ltd, was organised by IICM, Ranchi in collaboration with Gandhinagar Central hospital. In this programme one day CME on 'Oculoplasty and posterior segment complications of cataract surgery including Scleral Fixated Intraocular lens Implant was held on March 29. Dr Malay Verma, oculoplastic surgeon from Ranchi discussed different aspects of surgery of the eye excluding the eyeball, especially injuries to the eye. Dr Krishnedu Nandi, Retina specialist from BB Eye Foundation, Kolkata thrhow light on Vitreo retinal surgery.
A live operative surgery was held on March 30 in Gandhinagar Hospital on phacoemulsification. Dr Saket from Purnima Netralaya, Jamshedpur demonstrated various aspects of phacoemulsification in two CCl employees. Eye specialists from various subsidiaries attended the programme. Dr Nandita Agarwal, CMS (Hq), CCl, Dr Mayuri Bhattacharya and other doctors were present on this occasion.
A live surgical workshop on endoscopic sinus was held at CCl Gandhinagar Central Hospital, Ranchi on Tuesday. Organised by ENT department of Gandhinagar Hospital to inform doctors about the latest development in the fields of endoscopic sinus.
Dr Amitabh Rai Choudhury, HoD/Professor, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata operated three patients and it was observed live by doctors of the hospital. Ten other patients were examined by Dr Choudhury. Dr VK Sharma CMS(CCl), Dr Nutan Singh, CMS In-charge(Gandhinagar), Dr BMK Sinha (HoD. ENT), Dr RK Jha, Dr SP Ranjan, Dr Abhisekh, Dr Neelukant, Dr Chhaya and other staff of the department were present on this occasion.