PUNJABIHEADLINE (HARMINDER SINGH KITTY) The Continuing Medical Education (CME) session, “Glaucoma Simplified: Preserving Sight Under Pressure,” held at Dumra Auditorium, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMC&H), Ludhiana, was a highly informative event aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills in glaucoma diagnosis and management.
Key Highlights of the CME:
- Organizers:
- DMC&H, in collaboration with the Ludhiana Ophthalmological Society, under the auspices of the Punjab Ophthalmological Society.
- Dr. Gurvinder Kaur, Professor & Head, Department of Ophthalmology, DMC&H, led the session.
- Dr. Pallavi Singh, Vitreo Retina & Uvea Specialist, played a crucial role as Joint Organizing Secretary.
- Participation:
- Over 125 ophthalmologists from Punjab and beyond attended the CME.
- Keynote Address:
- Dr. S.S. Pandav, Professor & Head, Advanced Eye Centre (PGIMER, Chandigarh), delivered the keynote speech, emphasizing the importance of early glaucoma detection to prevent irreversible vision loss.
- Guest Dignitaries:
- Sh. Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society
- Dr. Ashwani K Chaudhary, Medical Superintendent, DMC&H
- Both dignitaries highlighted the need for continuous medical education in ophthalmology to improve patient outcomes.
- Scientific Sessions:
- Expert-led discussions on cutting-edge diagnostics, medical, and surgical management of glaucoma.
- Latest advancements in glaucoma treatment, including minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- Case studies and interactive Q&A sessions with leading specialists.
The event reaffirmed DMC&H’s commitment to medical excellence, professional education, and public awareness on vision-related disorders.
Dr. Gurvinder Kaur serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMC&H), Ludhiana. With over 22 years of teaching experience, she completed her MBBS from DMC&H in 1999, earning the Best Graduate Award, and her MS in Ophthalmology from Government Medical College, Patiala, in 2003. Dr. Kaur has specialized training in phacoemulsification, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus, with expertise in cataract surgeries, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology. She is actively involved in medical education and has contributed to over 30 publications and 60 presentations.
The Department of Ophthalmology at DMC&H, established in 1968, offers comprehensive eye care services, including outpatient consultations, surgical interventions, and specialized treatments for various eye conditions. The department is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, providing services such as phacoemulsification for cataract surgeries, vitreo-retinal surgeries, corneal transplants, glaucoma surgeries, and specialized clinics for conditions like ARMD and diabetic retinopathy. The department also runs an eye bank and organizes monthly free eye camps.
Under Dr. Kaur’s leadership, the department continues to advance in providing exceptional eye care and contributing to the field through education and community services.
