- The three-day event in Bengaluru was conducted in collaboration with the Karnataka Ophthalmology Society (KOS) and the Bangalore Ophthalmology Society (BOS)
- The 9th edition of the event saw participation from well-known experts from across the globe
Mumbai, 15 Jan 2024: Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, a pioneering institution in eye care, conducted one of the world’s foremost conferences on ophthalmology, Phaco Festival 2024, in Bengaluru. The three-day event was conducted in collaboration with the Karnataka Ophthalmology Society (KOS) and Bangalore Ophthalmology Society (BOS). The conference, held at the Ritz Carlton from January 12th to 14th, 2024, saw the launch of new-age ophthalmology technologies and products by technology leaders in this sector. The conference focused on the theme of “Ophthalmic Digitalization & Workflow Efficiency” was inaugurated by Mr. BV Jagadeesh, a respected tech genius, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. More than 70 international and national faculty members, and around 1000 ophthalmologists from across India and foreign countries were a part of this event.
While commenting on the success of the event, Dr. Sri Ganesh, Founder and CMD, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, and the Organizing Chairman of the Phaco Festival, said, “The Phaco festival is not just an event, but it is a culmination of collective knowledge, shared experiences and exchange of ideas that will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and enhancement of eye care. We aim to explore innovative approaches, cutting-edge technologies and best practices of Ophthalmology. I am thrilled to see the excitement of delegates since the speakers have arrived from different parts of the globe and are all maestros of their respective specialties. I am sure that the insightful lectures, live surgeries, and masterclasses have indeed helped enrich the skills of Ophthalmologists who attended the sessions from across the country.”
The Phaco Festival 2024 featured two distinguished lectures, the Gold Medal Lecture by Dr. Ronald Yeoh and ‘The Myth & Reality of AI in Ophthalmology’ by Dr. Milind Pande. Both Dr. Ronald Yeoh and Dr. Milind Pande were felicitated at the event for winning the Gold Medal and Dr. K R Murthy Oration Award, respectively. The conference provided a premium ophthalmic upskilling experience to the attendees, featuring more than twenty 3D Live Surgeries, Wetlabs, Drylabs, Masterclasses, skill transfer courses and Ophthalmic games.
“The plethora of live surgeries showed at the conference evoked a mixture of curiosity and satisfaction of job well done. The festival has been created out of the belief that it is the experts’ responsibility to demystify the world of ophthalmic digitalization and workflow efficiency. It has been conceptualized and designed not just by the minds, but also by the hearts,” Dr. Sri Ganesh added.
Dr. Supriya Sri Ganesh, Executive Director, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, said, “It is truly rewarding to witness the positive impact of the conference on the Ophthalmology community. The focus on Ophthalmic Digitalization & Workflow Efficiency is crucial for the advancement in the field of Ophthalmology, and this conference has indeed played a pivotal role in driving that conversation forward. The international faculty, all the way from the USA, UK, Singapore, Taiwan, and Argentina, brought a diverse perspective to the discussions and learnings. We are proud to be the pioneers in bringing new-age ophthalmic technologies to India. By facilitating the launches of advanced technologies and products, we are sure to bring notable changes to the ophthalmology landscape of our country. We extend our thanks to our esteemed partners for coming up with innovative solutions for better patient outcomes in eye care.”
The event saw the launch of innovative technologies that would further the course of treatment in the ophthalmology ecosystem. It includes EVO Viva- Presbyopic Implantable Collamer® Lens by Staar, Femtis M Plus – Super Premium Laser Lens by Teleon, iStent inject W – by Glaukos, Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery by CAPSULaser, and a state of the art Surgery Optimizer by ZEISS.
