The conference also focussed on discussions relating to the latest technologies in cataract surgery
More than 8,000 eye specialists from all across India attended the 80th All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC) 2022 which was held in Mumbai on 2nd June at the JIO World Convention Centre. ENTOD Pharmaceuticals was one of the partners of the programme which continued till the 5th of June and the objective was to discuss various strategies to tackle chronic eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, dry eyes and myopia which are creating a menace across India.
The AIOC 2022 was organised by the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS). The conference also focussed on discussions relating to the latest technologies in cataract surgery. The diverse programme featured symposia, plenary lectures, instruction courses, recorded surgeries for demonstration, video, e-posters and much more.
Nikkhil K Masurkar, Executive Director, ENTOD Pharmaceuticals said “It is certainly a great honour to sponsor an event of such a scale where eye specialists from all around the country gathered to talk and discuss the ways to tackle critical eye diseases like cataract, glaucoma, dry eyes and myopia in India. The AIOC 2022 has been a mega success with eye doctors across the country coming together for a massive ophthalmic academic cause.”
Dr Quresh B Maskati, Treasurer of LoC & Past President, AIOS said, “The AIOC 2022 conference provided a unique opportunity for learning which was much needed in post COVID Era. Due to pandemic, there was a big gap in cataract surgeries, as patients were not coming for cataract because these more complicated cases have been observed. In addition, Myopia has also become worse due to excessive screen time during COVID- 19. Curative efforts alone will not be able to solve this truly manageable public health concern. As eye care leaders, we need to adopt approaches to explore strategies to strengthen prevention, including raising awareness and postoperative care for various eye diseases, as well as enabling a policy environment and the programme aimed to promote the same. The conference was held at the most appropriate time when the prevalence of eye diseases like Cataract, myopia, glaucoma and other eye-related diseases are on the rise. AIOC 2022 conference has provided right platform to all the eye specialists to tackle those issues in a more effective and efficient way.”