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OLD NO.18, NEW NO.41, COLLEGE ROAD, CHENNAI 600 006

MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS2016 - 2017

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Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.

Encl: 1. Explanatory statement for Item 4 of the Agenda 2. Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2017

5. To elect Members to the Board of Management in the existing vacancy.

G. RAMACHANDRAN

Honorary Secretary

Sl. No Name Category of Membership

1 Mr. Ashok Kumar Mehta Donor member

2 Mr. Mani S Subramonian Patron member

3 Mr. B. S. Taraporevala Patron member


To

The Members of the Medical Research Foundation23rd August 2017

NOTICE

AGENDA

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION THAT

THE 39TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE FOUNDATION WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, THE

15th SEPTEMBER 2017 AT 5.00 P.M. AT BOARD ROOM, 2ND FLOOR, KAMALNAYAN BAJAJ

RESEARCH CENTRE BLOCK, NEW NO 41, OLD NO 18, COLLEGE ROAD, CHENNAI 600 006.

1. To consider and adopt the Audited Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended March 31, 2017 and the Balance Sheet as at that date together with the Report of the Auditors thereon.

2. To consider and adopt the Annual report of the Foundation for the year 2016-17.

3. To appoint Auditors and to fix their remuneration for the year ending 31st March 2018.

4. To elect Members to the Board of Management in the vacancies caused by the retirement of the following Members, who being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment

Their term of appointment expires on 29th September 2017. As per 11(v) of the Bye-laws of

the Foundation read with Section 15(5) of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act 1975,

they are eligible for reappointment to the Board of Management. They have offered

themselves for reappointment.

As per rule no 10(c) of the Memorandum of Association and Bye laws of the Foundation, the 2

directors Mr. B. S. Taraporevala and Mr. Mani S. Subramonian who represent Sir Ratan Tata

Trust and M/s. Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre respectively are eligible for automatic

re-election. In the absence of any specific notice to the Foundation from these two

organizations notifying change of their nominees, these 2 members will get elected

automatically.


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Explanatory statement for Item 4 of the Agenda

G. RAMACHANDRAN

Honorary Secretary

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SANKARA NETHRALAYA

PHILOSOPHY

The mission of Sankara Nethralaya is to

provide Total Eye-care solutions of highest

standards to all sections of community through

a team of competent, committed and

compassionate professionals in a patient-

friendly environment.

Sankara Nethralaya is also committed to

create a CENTRE of Excellence for ophthalmic

professionals for continuously updating their

knowledge through Education, Training, and

carrying innovative India centric Research to

benefit the entire ophthalmic community.

In all our undertakings we will be guided by the

underlying philosophy of Sankara Nethralaya.

Let the word Sankara of Sankara Nethralaya

ever remind me and my associates His Holiness'

command that there be a missionary Spirit in

the project.

Let the word Nethralaya constantly remind me

and my colleagues that the place of our work is

an Alaya. Work will be our Worship which we

shall do with sincerity, dedication and utmost

Love

We pledge to meet the patients' requirements

by offering expert ophthalmic care with

compassion through a committed professional

team.

We commit to achieve quality services through

the Quality Management System while

complying with all applicable regulatory

requirements.

QUALITY POLICY

To ensure high level of staff satisfaction

and motivation.

To maintain the quality of ophthalmic

services in accordance with international

standards.

Effective utilization of infrastructure

facilities including manpower.

To ensure continued patients' satisfaction.

QUALITY OBJECTIVESMISSION STATEMENT

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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 2016 - 2017

President Dr. S. S. Badrinath

Honorary Secretary Mr. G. Ramachandran

Honorary Treasurer Mr. N. Ranganatha Gupta

Other Members of the Board

1. Mr. Ashok Kumar Mehta Member

2. Dr. Barwale B. R. Member

3. Mr. Govind V. Member

4. Mr. Jagdish M. Chanrai Member

5. Dr. Lingam Gopal Member

6. Mrs. Mallika Srinivasan Member

7. Mr. Mani S. Subramonian Member

8. Mrs. Nina B. H. Kothari Member

9. Mr. Parekh R. C. Member

10. Ms. Prabhavathy Seethapathy Member

11. Dr. Prema Padmanabhan Member

12. Mr. Ramakrishna C. Member

13. Dr. Ramasami T. Member

14. Mr. Rajaratnam S. Member

15. Ms. Rajashree Birla Member

16. Mr. Raju Barwale Member

17. Mr. Renganath N. D. J. Member

18. Mr. N. Sugalchand Jain Member

19. Dr. Surendran T. S. Member

20. Dr. Saravanan M. Member

21. Mr. Surendra M. Mehta Member

22. Mr. Taraporevala B. S. Member

23. Dr. Usha Zehr Barwale Member

24. Mr. Vaidyanathan V. Member

25. Dr. Vasan K. S. Member

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Managing Director

Medical Director Administration

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:

Dr. K. S. Vasan

Dr. Girish Shiva Rao

Director Administration : Ms. Akila Ganesan

Deputy General Manager (Finance) : Ms. Susila Girisan

Auditors : M/s. S. Viswanathan, LLP

Chartered Accountants, Chennai

Bankers : HDFC Bank Ltd., State Bank of India

Registered Office : Old No.18, New No.41, College Road,Chennai - 600 006.

Main Hospital

Jagadguru Kanchi Sri Chandrasekarendra

Saraswathi Nethra Nilayam

Dr. V. G. Appukutty Campus,

Elite School of Optometry &

C.U. Shah Sankara Nethralaya

Navasuja Sankara Nethralaya

Jaslok Community Ophthalmic Centre

Smt. T. K. Lakshmi Ammal and Smt. T.K.

Alamelu Ammal Sankara Nethralaya

The Sankara Nethralaya Academy -

Vanagaram

Old No.18, New No.41, College Road, Chennai-600006.

21, Pycrofts Garden Road, Chennai 600 006.

No.8, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai 600 016.

No.73, VenkataKrishna Iyer Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai 600028.

138, Rama Building ,Greams Road, Chennai 600 006.

New No 39. Old no. 19, 1st Main Road,

East Shenoy Nagar, Chennai 600 030.

No 9, Vanagaram Road, Ayanambakkam, Chennai 600 095.

Locations of Sankara Nethralaya:

Sri Srinivasa Sankara Nethralaya

Sri City Sankara Nethralaya

Central Hospital, K.T. Road (Near TTD Administration Bldg.) Tirupathi 517 501.

(A Unit of Medical Research Foundation, Chennai)

Sri City Medical Care Center,305,

North, 2nd street, Sector3,Sri City, Varadaiahpalem Mandal, Chittoor Dist, AP - 517541.

Tamil Nadu

Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya

Sankara Nethralaya RSM Square

No.147, Barakhola, Mukundapur, E M Bypass, (Near

Santhoshpur Connector Kolkata - 700 099.

No.10, Raja Subodh Mallik SquareKolkata - 700013

Premises No.25-3333, Plot No. D J 16, Action Area – 2, Kolkata - 700156

Kamalnayan Bajaj Sankara Nethralaya

Andra Pradesh

West Bengal

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ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-17

I have great pleasure in presenting the 38th Annual Report of the Medical Research Foundation.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The financial performance of the Foundation for the year 2016-17 is summarized below:

Description 201 -16 7 2015-16

INCOME

Hospital Collections 18022 15974

Grants and Other Income 2752 3248

Total Income

EXPENDITURE 18515 15651

Surplus before Depreciation 2259 3571

Depreciation 1650 1097

Net Surplus 609 2474

20774 19222

(Rs in Lakhs)

The Hospital Collection this year was higher by Rs.2048 lakhs compared to 2015-2016 with an

increase of 13%. After meeting all the expenses including depreciation Net Income over

Expenditure was Rs.609 lakhs compared to the Net Income over Expenditure of Rs. 2474

lakhs of 2015-16.

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Donations

Fixed Assets

Investments

(Rs in Lakhs)CASH FLOW

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Source

Add: Depreciation

Cash flow from operations

1650

609

1097

2474

Donations 1318 1091

446NRTT Liability

Increase / Decrease In Current Liabilities 383 215

Total Sources 3960 5323

Investment - Capital expenditure 786 379

Investment - Project (SNC&SNK) 1498 2515

Deferred credit towards Capex 314 189

Investment - RBI Bonds 110 144

ICICI Technology loan - Repayment 500 500

NRTT Advance payments

Cash Surplus/(Deficit)

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752

107

1489

Opening Cash Balance 5058 3569

Total Applications

Closing Cash Balance

3208

5810

3834

5058

Applications

Donations received during the year amounted to Rs.1318 lakhs. The corresponding figures for 2015-16 were

Rs.1091 lakhs. Out of total Donations, donation received towards corpus during the year amounted to Rs.94

lakhs, towards projects A Sivasilam Block Rs.218 lakhs and other donations during the year amounted to Rs

1006 lakhs.

Additions amount to Rs.545 lakhs which Equipments for updating of technology and replacements, Rs.241

lakhs against Mobile Eye Surgical Unit, Jamshedpur and Rs.1498 lakhs spent towards Final capitalization

against AS Block in Chennai and Rajar Hat in Kolkata

Corpus fund Investments in RBI Bonds and Fixed Deposits as at 31st March 2017 is Rs.3923 lakhs compared to

Rs. 3815 lakhs as at 31st March 2016.

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OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

YEAR 2016-17

OUTPATIENT CONSULTATION 737863 679965

MAJOR OUTPATIENT PROCEDURE 106089 97336

SURGICAL PROCEDURE 59529 55100

2015-16

DESCRIPTION NUMBERS

Treatment of Poor Patients

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

EYE BANK

The number of free surgeries in the FY 2016-17 was 20201 against 19107 in FY 2015-16.

Number of free surgeries as a percentage of total surgeries done was 34% in the FY 2016-17

and 35% in the FY 2015-16. The revenue foregone through free services and waiver /

concessions amounts to Rs.3720 Lakhs. Last year the corresponding amount was Rs.3560

lakhs.

The Details of Corneal Transplant services during the period April 2016 – March 2017 are as

follows:

1. Total Number of eyes Collected: 1115 numbers

2. Total Number of Corneal Transplant surgeries performed: 586 No's

3. Amount Received from Reliance Dhristi Project towards performance of free

corneal transplant: Rs. 3,12,000 (Rs. Three Lakh and twelve Thousand

only)" pending amount 1,08000. (Rs. one lakh eight thousands only)

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MOBILE EYE SURGICAL UNIT, JHARKHAND

Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust had come forward to support to build another unit of Mobile Eye

Surgical Unit (MESU) for the benefit of tribal people of Jharkhand. The Trust has also

extended its support to cover the recurring expenses for a period of three years. Sankara

Nethralaya in collaboration with IIT, Madras has built this second unit and deployed these

units in the month of August, 2016. We have also trained and deployed the medical and non-

medical staff required for the setup. The unit operates from Jamshedpur. Honourable Chief

Minister of Jharkhand, Shri Raghubar Das, had launched these units. The team has so far

screened more than 7000 indigent patients and performed 1275 cataract surgeries. The CSR

team of Tata Steel is extending support in local logistics and mobilising patients for the

camp.

Patients waiting at the Mobile Eye Surgical Unit Camp conducted at Jharkhand

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QUALITY INITIATIVES

Other Quality initiatives across the Organization

The enhancements to the HMS / EMR software include the following:

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NABH surveillance was cleared for SN Main in May 2017

NABH accreditation Assessment is awaited for JKCN

REH is accredited with NABH

NABH accreditation process is under active initiation at NSN, SNK - both Rajarhat & Mukundapur branches

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Patients Feedback are systematically analysed and sorted patients issue to a greater extent.

Patient Safety Training is provided for all staff involved in direct patient care.

Patient Shadowing introduced to experience what patient is experiencing within the facility during their treatment journey.

Facility Audits done to ensure patient safety

Ensured to conduct Code Red & Code Blue mock drills.

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Strengthening the patient feedback systems through adoption of Mobile applications and developing cloud based analytics for immediate analysis of the feedback. The feedback loop is completed through a simple workflow of the feedback to the users and closure of the issue

Application for conduct of Medication management audit of prescriptions at the Pharmacy and it follow up with users

Enhancing Billing modules through more customized templates for varying corporate customers

A workflow driven software to automate Material ordering and quote evaluation and its digitization.

Enhancement to appointment modules for preferred language calling and time of calling. Automated personalized voice reminders for patient appointments in the language of their choice and at their preferred time of calling.

Sustained enhancements to EMR to improve ease of use and functional enhancements

Enhancements to various reports for improved decision support.

Technology at SN is now increasingly becoming the backbone for qualitative and sustainable patient care. Realizing the potential SN IT closely works with users and works on various initiatives to bring in innovation and efficiency in their operations.

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SN continues to keep a constant vigil on the IT security and has been driving changes to build secure and trusted IT infrastructure. The risk assessment of digital threats is an ongoing exercise and appropriate defence is being carried out through policy intervention and enhanced security controls and specialized tools.

The implementation of Ophthalmic EMR has been well accepted across the country. Newer addition to client foot print across the country include Chandra Prabha Eye Hospital, Assam, iCare Hospitals New Delhi, Suraj Eye Hospital Nagpur and Tilganga Eye Institute Khatmandu.

CME IT 2016

SN's quality consultant Shri M.S. Jayaraman lights the auspicious lamp at the inaugural of TIET-2016 (Transforming Eye Care Through Technology)

Dr. S. S. Badrinath with delegates and organizers of TIET-2016

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CME IT 2016 was successfully conducted on 19th Nov 2016. The idea of conducting the CME on IT is driven by the vision statement of Sankara Nethralaya - Creating Center of Excellence for ophthalmic professionals for continuously updating their knowledge through Education, Training, and carrying innovative India centric Research to benefit the entire ophthalmic community

A decade of use of EMR at SN has seen evolving of the best practices into industry standard practices resulting in codification of it into robust award winning software. This has lead to the industry peers and users adopting the practices of SN in their practices and clinics.

The technology conference provided a practical guide and view on the day to day problems in the use of technology for day to day working of an ophthalmic hospital and also provided an insight into the advances being made in the field of technology. The conference shared the practitioner's view of the benefits and best practices in topical areas and also provide an overview about the changes happening in the technology world and how to manage adopt the change besides providing benefits and enhanced value while servicing patients and other stakeholders.

The conference had speakers from World leaders on technology which included Tata Consultancy Services, Microsoft, IBM and niche vendors speaking about transformation intiatives which included Cognitive computing, Machine Learning and algorithms, and other areas in digital transformation.

FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES

Dr. K. S.Vasan, Managing Director, Sankara Nethralaya greets Hon'ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Ms Mamata Banerjee at the inaugural function of the 'Kamalnayan Bajaj Sankara Nethralaya' at Rajarhat, Kolkata

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Ms. Mamata Banerjee, CM of West Bengal inaugurates the Kamalnayan Bajaj Sankara Nethralaya at Rajarhat, Kolkata

A massive 'State of the Art' Sankara Nethralaya unit was inaugurated at 'Rajarhat' located at the north eastern periphery of Kolkata, making it Sankara Nethralaya's third operation in the 'City of Joy'. Named as Kamalnayan Bajaj Sankara Nethralaya in memory and honour of the highly principled businessman, philanthropist and visionary, the facility would function as an advanced ophthalmic research center and academic wing besides providing high quality treatment to a large number of patients. A highlight of the facility is that an entire floor and two operation theatres are dedicated exclusively for cost free patients.

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Members of 'Marina Runnerz' donate the contributions collected at the 'Marathon for Charity' to Dr. Chetan Rao

Ms. Mallika Srinivasan and members of her family at the entrance of the auditorium named in memory and honour of her late sister, at the Sri A.Sivasailam Block

It was a wonderful demonstration of the faith and confidence that Sankara Nethralaya enjoys from diverse groups of well wishers when the 'Prestige' group the nation's No-2 builder and promoter known for its landmark buildings, the Scientific Publishing Company the well known academic publisher and 'Marina Runnerz' a group of young runners dedicated to spreading the message of good health and raising funds for noble causes through their charity runs, donated significantly to support the institution's cost free services. While the Bangalore based builder made a monetary contribution, the publishing company donated two buses to facilitate the free transport of patients and the runners for charity donated a good part of the funds raised through their 'Marathon for Charity'.

The 'Temple of the Eye' laid the foundation for yet another 'State of the Art' eye care facility close to its main campus in Chennai, named as the Sri A. Sivasailam block in honour of the philanthropist, visionary, pioneer and nation builder, under the auspices of His Holiness Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal the junior pontiff of the Kanchi Mutt, in the graceful presence of Ms. Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and CEO TAFE and daughter of the late friend and well wisher of SN being honoured.

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Oscar awardee AR. Rahman has a word with the audience at 'Rahman Live 2017' a musical extravaganza held at the General Assembly, United Nations Organization as part of the

Dr. M. S.Subbulakshmi birth centenary celebrations.

Shri AR. Rahman shares a lighter moment with Dr. S. S. Badrinath, Dr. Vasanthi Badrinath and members of the SN OM Trust at the United Nations

THE TEMPLE OF THE EYE expresses its love, gratitude and reverence to the

Suswaralakshmi on her birth centenary.

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Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi was among Sankara Nethralaya's greatest friends, well wishers and supporters, a great friend Dr. S. S. Badrinath and his philosophy of service with love and a personal touch and his noble objective of eradicating blindness in the country especially through service to the poor and needy, she supported the institution significantly during its formative years. The singing legend gave a string of concerts across the country under the banner 'A Voice for Vision' which created a high level of awareness about the institution and empathy for its cause across the nation, the proceeds of the ticket sale were donated towards supporting the community eye care initiatives of the hospital, in a rare gesture of compassion and generosity she bequeathed the royalty on the sale proceeds of some of her best selling audio records to the nation, her voice continuing to support its cause long after she was no more.

A highly grateful institution and its founder decided to express their love, gratitude and respect for one of the institution's greatest benefactors and immortal singer on her birth centenary falling in year 2016. A total of 12 musical concerts by exponents and maestros in their field of music were organized as 'Musical tributes' to the singing legend. The idea behind these concerts was to 1. Relive and revive the glory of MS Amma's immortal songs which would communicate her greatness to a new generation of rasikas and kindle their interest in Carnatic music. 2. Make music a vehicle of compassion and support to the needy, a principle that MS Amma followed all her life, by dedicating the sale proceeds of the tickets towards supporting cost free eye care to the poor and needy.

Sankara Nethralaya and the Sankara Nethralaya Ophthalmic Mission Trust its fund raising arm in the USA organized 10 concerts across the USA as follows

Carnatic music virtuoso Ms. Sudha Ragunathan pays her musical tribute to the singing legend at Atlanta, USA

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Sitar maestro Ms. Anoushka Shankar acknowledging the thunderous applause at the musical tribute, to the queen of melody, by the New York Philarmonic at the Lincoln Centre, New York

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thAsha Ramesh on July 10 , 2016 at San Jose California

thAR Rahman at the UN General Assembly on the 15 August 2016

rdSudha Ragunathan and troupe at Atlanta on 3 September 2016

thSudha Ragunathan and troupe at Chicago on 10 September 2016

thSudha Ragunathan and troupe at Dallas on 11 September 2016

thSudha Ragunathan and troupe at Texas on 17 September 2016

thSudha Ragunathan and troupe at Maryland on 18 September 2016

ndSudha Ragunathan and troupe at the United Nations on 2 October 2016

ndSusha Ragunathan and troupe at New York on the 2 October 2016

thMaestro Manfred Honeck and Anoushka Shankar at New York on 5 November 2016

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Sankara Nethralaya paid its homage and thanksgiving to one of its greatest supporter and well wisher, singing legend Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi on her birth centennial. The institution organized musical concerts by maestros in their field of music cross 8 US cities as a musical homage. These events raised enough funds to perform 3000 cost free cataract surgeries to indigent patients in India, a most befitting tribute to a noble singer who had bequeathed her divine voice to the alleviation of pain and suffering of the poor and needy.

The crowning moments of the tribute were 'AR RAHMAN LIVE' a scintillating concert by Oscar awardee AR. Rahman on India's independence Day at the 'General Assembly' of the United Nations, to a packed multinational audience. The concert marked the 50th year of MS Amma's legendary concert titled 'A voice for peace' at the invite of the then secretary general Mr UThant. This was followed by a concert at the UN by Ms. Sudha Ragunathan and troupe on October 2nd being celebrated as world non-violence day. The concluding event was a western classical concert by the legendary New York philharmonic led by Maestro Manfred Honeck in accompaniment with well known sitarist Ms. Anoushka Shankar.

The concerts were extremely well received not only by the Indian community in the USA but also by the local music lovers and patrons is evident by the fact that the 'Asia Society, Texas Centre' offered its hall at Houston totally cost free and its office members actively participated in organizing the event. It was a moment of great fulfilment to Sankara Nethralaya as the United Nations issued a postal stamp in commemoration of the centenary and the Governor of the State of Illinois. Mayors of the city of Houston, Pearland and Sugarland in Texas declared September 16th as 'MS Subbulakshmi Celebration Day.

Well known Carnatic Vocalist Ms. Asha Ramesh paying musical tribute to Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi at her birth centenary celebrations at San Jose, USA

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The true fulfilment of the concert was undoubtedly the raising of sufficient funds which helped the host institution to perform 2000 cost free surgeries; nothing could have been a greater tribute and thanksgiving to a singer who had bequeathed her voice and life to the relief of the poor and suffering.

Human Resources, with its effective organizational practices has contributed in maximizing employee performance levels and productivity in the Institution. Through its employee engagement and welfare programs, the department has constantly been motivating and enriching the employee's career progress.

Sankara Nethralaya has always believed in recognizing the performance of employees through its excellent reward and recognition programs. The best Man & Woman employee of the year, the best Department and the outstanding performers in each department are chosen and rewarded at the Independence Day celebrations held every year. The recognition of the number of years of service put in SN is also given to commemorate the hard work and dedication of the employees of SN.

Ms. Mahalakshmi S. and Mr. Venkatesan D. of the Nursing Department were adjudged the Woman and Man of the year 2016.

PRABHA ENDOWMENT

The endeavor created by Ms. Prabha, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of M/s Petro Star Corporation LLC is being used for treatment of patients suffering from Ocular surface Disease.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENTst stThe Employee's strength as on 31 March 2017 was 1464 (31 March 2016 - 1300)

Particulars As on 31.03.2017 As on 31.03.2016

Consultants * 140 133

Executives & Optometrists 446 413

Staff 878 754

TOTAL 1464 1300

*Includes Ophthalmologists, Physicians and Anesthetists

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Shri Venkatesan receives the 'Man of the Year-2016' award from Chief Guest Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan at the Independence Day celebrations

Ms. Mahalakshmi recieves the 'Woman of the Year -2016' from Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan

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Chief Information Technology Officer Shri S. Chandramouli receives the 'Best Department of the Year- 2016' award from Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan

Jubilant members of the IT Department with Dr. S. S. Badrinath and SN's quality management guru Shri M. S. Jayaraman

IT Development was chosen as the Best Department for the year 2016.

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Jubilant winners of the 'Dipankar Chatterjee Cup'

Employee Satisfaction Surveys were conducted to understand employee morale and job satisfaction levels across all departments of SN.

Academically brilliant children of employees who have scored 80% and above were given merit awards on Republic Day to further motivate them.

stThe 21 in-House Cricket match for Dipankar Chatterjee cup was organized in July'17 which saw huge participation from the employees.

The SN family celebrated the Foundation Day, Republic Day, Sports Day & the International Women's Day with all joy and enthusiasm. Doctor's Day was also celebrated with and to mark their special day, sweets were distributed to all the doctors at SN.

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AWARD AND RECOGNITION TO OUR PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN EMERITUS DR. S. S. BADRINATH

lVision 2020: The Right to Sight – India Visionary Award on 3.6.2017 at Raipur

Senior Consultant Dr. R. R. Sudhir accepting 'The Right to Sight – India Visionary Award' on behalf of Dr. S. S. Badrinath, from Shri Faggan Singh Kulasthe, Honourable Minister of State for Health & Family

Planning

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SANKARA NETHRALAYA'S SERVICE AT TIRUPATI THROUGH SRI SRINIVASA

SANKARA NETHRALAYA

The Sri Srinivasa Sankara Nethralaya (SSSN) which was established in the year 2009 by Sri

Srinivasa SankaraNethralaya Trust by TirumalaTirupati Devastanam (TTD). This center has

screened more than 11,424 new patients and has performed 2,519 cataract surgeries during

the financial year 2016 -17. (FY 2015 -16: 11,124 new patients and 1,659 surgeries). Mission

for Vision Trust is also playing a major role in mobilizing patients for free cataract surgeries

at SSSN. SankaraNethralaya is also exploring the possibilities of expanding the services

offered at SSSN in the near future, with support from TTD.

ABOUT OTHER CENTRES OF SANKARA NETHRALAYA

1. Kamalnayan Bajaj Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, West Bengal:

This new facility at Rajarhat, Kolkata was inaugurated by Ms Mamata Banerjee,

Honorable Chief Minister of West Bengal, on 27th February 2017. Since then this center

has shown tremendous growth prospects. All the services under this facility are fully

functional now and we hope with this expanded facility, we would be in a position to

cater to the ever growing demand for our services in the eastern region. The Hospital

has been named as Kamalnayan Bajaj Sankara Nethralaya in honor and memory of the

Gandhian Industrialist, whose family made a huge grant towards its creation.

2. Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, West Bengal:

Aditya Birla SankaraNethralaya has grown further in its stature by catering to more

number of patients through its base hospital and as well through its community

outreach programs. And this year happened to be a record year for the team at ABSN,

due to their untiring efforts. This center has screened more than 90,000 new patients

and has performed 11,663 surgeries during the financial year 2016 -17. (FY 2015 -16:

78,209 new patients and 10,352 surgeries). With regard to community surgeries, the

center has performed 3,572 free surgeries for FY 2016 -17 against 3,331surgeries during

FY 2015-16.

3. SankaraNethralaya, Sricity, Tada, Andhra Pradesh:

Our center at Sri City, catering to the needs of industrial workers and also the needs of

the villagers living around this upcoming industrial town, has rendered services to more

than 5,600 patients and has performed 197 cataract surgeries during the financial year

2016-17.

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The funding support received towards education, during previous year, from Glaxo

Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai, will be used for the same set of students in

this year also.

Besides, we also received CSR funding support to our community services from the

following Corporates:

CSR supporters in FY 2016 -17

1. L&T Technology Services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

2. L&T Limited, Mumbai

3. BorgWarner Morse Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

4. Ibis Hotels, Chennai

5. Synergy Maritime Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

6. St. Gobain Glass India Ltd., Chennai

7. J G Hosiery Private Limited, Kolkata

8. Amrutanjan Health Care Limited, Chennai

9. Infogain India Private Limited, Mumbai

10. Computer Age Management Services, Chennai

11. Sundaram BNP Paribas Home Finance Limited, Chennai

12. Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai

13. The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd., Mumbai

14. Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co., Ltd., Chennai

15. The Peerless General Finance & Investment Company Limited, Kolkata

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CONCLUSION

The Foundation has recorded yet another satisfying performance with the net surplus

increasing by 12% and the total income by 8% compared to last year. The hospital at Rajarhat

was inaugurated on 27the February 2017 and has come into regular operation. The progress

on the Thane project is slow due to various reasons and we are awaiting allotment of further

piece of land for the full development of the facility. The IIT, Madras and SankaraNethralaya

co-product of Mobile Eye Surgery unit (MESU) is in operation for the last 4 years in Tamilnadu.

This year with the donation and initiative of Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust one more MESU unit

came about in Jharkand and completed successfully several camps in the tribal areas.

The year also witnessed the birth centennial celebrations of music legend Smt. M. S.

Subbulakshmi celebrated by Sankara Nethralaya across 8 Cities in United States with Music

concerts by Smt. Sudha Raghunathan. To commemorate the Independence Day and also the

concert of Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi at the U N General Assembly, Maestro Mr. A. R. Rahman

conducted a music concert at the same General Assembly venue for a selected international

invitees and diplomats. The music concerts and programme of Mr. A. R. Rahman were well

attended and were a tremendous success and should pave a way for further improving the

efforts of Sankara Nethralaya for vision care.

Sankara Nethralaya is continuously reinforcing its position as a premier institution in quality

eye care. As emphasized by the Founder Visionary, Dr. S. S. Badrinath, Nethralaya is growing

on all the 4 focus areas of Ophthamalic Care, Free Treatment to poor patients and Teaching,

Training and Fundamental Research. VRF also has performed creditably during the year with

more publications to their credit in premier journals and getting into lot of collaborative

joint research programmes with premier organisations in India and abroad.

The SN Academy will play a significant role in the coming years and will turn out significant

number of qualified personnel in the cause of Eye Care Delivery System in addition to being a

revenue earner for Sankara Nethralaya.

Threats & Concerns

Consistent efforts of the various consultants have improved the overall performance

amicably. Utilisations of our State of the art facilities have improved. The revised

compensation structure for staff and consultants were agreed upon and implemented.

Sankara Nethralaya standards of eye care have been accredited with NABH certification and

international recognition. However the increased presence of other eye care institutions

though is a good for the society, may pose a threat and reduce the utilization levels of the

hospital facility.

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New Projects

Thane Municipal Corporation has already allotted 2 acres of land for building state of art Eye

Care hospital. As per the design developed, we require additional land about 0.75 acres,

allotment of which is under progress. The MOU for the land which has been entered will be

suitably modified to include the additional land. The lease of army land in St.Thomas mount

has been extended by another 33 years. The plan approval for construction of the

community hospital there,has also been obtained and the work will commence soon.

Human Relations

The Founder, Dr S S Badrinath and Dr Vasanthi Badrinath are the real force behind this great

institution, continuously guiding and monitoring the progress of the institution in every

sphere. Their concerted actions in the continuous development of Consultants and their

professional management style with succession plans have started yielding results. The

Vice Chairman, Dr T S Surendran, Medical Directors / Senior Consultants DrPrema

Padmanabhan, DrTarun Sharma, Dr Pramod Bhende and Dr L Vijaya, Dr J Biswas all share a

common vision as that of the Founder, Dr S S Badrinath, which helps to continue the

successful functioning of the Organisation.

Quality administrative support is provided by Dr K S Vasan, the M.D., ably assisted by Ms.

Akila Ganesan, Director Administration and Ms Susila Girisan, DGM – Finance, Mr V

Vaidyanathan, Board Member continues to render his expert guidance to ensure the smooth

functioning of the Organisation. Dr Girish Siva Rao has joined as Medical Director -

Administration and has been elected as the Vice President of MRF. He is an alumini of

Sankara Nethralaya and earlier was Director at Ganpathi Nethralaya in Jalna till recently.

Our entire para medical and administrative staffs are an important link between the

patients and the institution. They ensure the smooth functioning of the Organization.

Regular training classes are being held to some of these groups.

I record with gratitude the support of the dedicated Board of Management who despite their

other priorities have always come forward to advise the Institution whenever needed even

at very short notices.

Our auditors, since the beginning of this institution, M/s S. Viswanathan & co. are carrying

out their assignment as a service to a non-for-profit organization for a token compensation. I

record with appreciation the personal involvement of the partners Mr. C. N. Ramachandran

and Mr. Chella Srinivasan. The internal auditors Mr. S. A. Bhatt are also very dedicated in

their service to us. I thank them for their personal involvement in our case.

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SWAN, the women auxiliary wing of our organization is continuing their good service to

Sankara Nethralaya. Their contributions to the welfare of indigent patients treated at

Nethralaya are praise worthy. I salute these dedicated ladies guided by Ms. Surekha Ben,

Mrs. Appukutty, Mrs. Haridas and many more.

Our bankers, HDFC and SBI, are very considerate in taking up our requests and delivering

their service very promptly to us. I thank them for their support.

Lions club collaborate with us in a continuous manner on various sight-related projects.

Lions International recognizes our dedicated service to the poor in a very satisfactory

manner. Lion M. V. Raghunathan himself a very great donor , Lion G. V. Raman a great

motivator, the ever present Lion S. N. Hari Narayanan are all part of us.

I thank them on behalf of our entire organization for their help in taking care of our indigent

patients. Mission for Vision Trust, Tulsi Trust, Shridi Sai Trust, Singhvi Trust are all committing

funds continuously, supporting the free services rendered by us.

G. Ramachandran

Hony. Secretary

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ACADEMICS

Number of people trained by Sankara Nethralaya in Ophthalmology so far are:

A total of 1979 Ophthalmologists trained in vision subspecialties after completion of their

Post Graduation

Other Programs in Academics

Total No of Students completed their Program

(*Ph.D from BITS University –1(Glaucoma) & The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

–2(Ophthalmology)

(** Ph.D from BITS University – 34, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University – 3 SASTRA University,

Thanjavur - 4 & Deakin University, Australia – 3)

DO : 97

DNB : 187

B.S. Optometry : 610

M Phil Optometry : 112

MSMLT (BITS, PILANI) : 96

Ph.D Optometry : 8

*Ph.D (Ophthalmology) : 3

** Ph.D(Microbiology, Biochemistry : 44

Genetics, Pathology)

FRCS Edinburgh : 47

Ophthalmology Fellowship Programme : 39

Cataract Fellowship : 38

DO : 2

DNB : 8

B. S. Optometry : 29

M.Phil Optometry : 6

Ph.D (July 2016 – June 2017) : 4

Paediatric fellows : 2

External Internship : 4

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THE SANKARA NETHRALAYA ACADEMY

As an academic wing of Sankara Nethralaya, TSNA offers quality healthcare education at an

affordable cost, to the general public. Several programs in various disciplines are offered in

collaboration with a few reputed universities. Our pedagogy includes hands on training for

skill development and also imparting value education.

Inaugural session of the seminar conducted on “Emerging Trends in Laboratory Diagnostics”

REGULAR COURSES

M Optom, MSc (Medical Laboratory Technology), MHA - TN Dr. MGR Medical University

MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) - Hindustan University

BSc (Medical Laboratory Technology) - TN Dr. MGR Medical University

BSc (Ophthalmic Dispensing & Vision Science) - Periyar University

BBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) - Hindustan University

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FELLOWSHIP COURSES

Fellowship in British Dispensing Opticians

Association of British Dispensing Opticians, UK

Work Integrated Fellowship in Clinical Optometry

Fellowship in Clinical Optometry /Low Vision /Contact Lens /Binocular Vision /Vision Therapy/Neuro Optometry

OTHER COURSES

Continuing Optometry Education

Continuing Medical Education

Post Graduate Program in Hospital Management

Post Graduate Program in Optical Retail Management

Certificate Course in Hospital Infection Control

Certificate Course in Hospital Management

Certificate Course in Hospital Finance Management

Certificate Course in Hospital Quality Management

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

There is a steady increase in student intake for all courses

100% pass as well as placements in BSc (MLT) of 2013-16 and also in MBA (HHCM) of 2014-16

Introduced a special kind of program called Work Integrated Fellowship in Clinical Optometry

Awarded scholarships for deserving poor students partially supported by CSR initiatives of few corporate like GSK

Organized seminars and conferences /workshops on trending topics in Optometry, Laboratory & Management disciplines

Organized free eye screening camps involving student volunteers for the benefit of school children and public around TSNA campus

Organized skill development programs in Optical Retailing supported by Titan Eye Plus

Our students excelled with exemplary performance in few events organized by other institutions

Organized Faculty Development Programs for internal faculty on teaching methodology

Reached final stage in obtaining Government Order (NOC) as required by TN Dr. MGR Medical University

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S.No. Candidates Name Title Supervisor External Date of Examiner Viva-Voce

Examination

1.

2.

3.

4.

VIDYASAGAR INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE (VIBS)

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY OF VIBSI Ph.D. PROGRAMME:1.NUMBER OF Ph. D. AWARDEES: - (July 2016 – June 2017) = 4(BITS PILANI-3, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai -1)

thVIBS was established on 25 October 2006 to promote research including fundamental research and foster biomedical technology and science in Basic Medical Sciences.

Ms. Shabna A. (ID No:2010PHXF443P)(L & T Microbiology Research Centre)

Ms. S. Vidhya(ID No: 2010PHXF039P)(R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Ms S.Srilekha(ID No: 2011PHXF427P)(SN ONGC Department of Genetics & Molecular Biology)

Mr. M. Arun (ID No: EXII (1) 28210/2011)(R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Dr. H. N. Madhavan(Senior Professor & Director of L & T Microbiology Research Centre)

Dr.K.N.Sulochana(Supervisor, R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Dr. N. SoumittraAssociate Professor, (SN ONGC Department of Genetics & Molecular biology)

Dr.K.N.Sulochana(Supervisor, R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Dr.Rajesh Kannagi from CMC Vellore.

Dr. Dibi Sarkar, Dr.Suman Kapur, Dr Vidya Rajesh from BITS, Hyderabad campus.

Dr. Chitra Kannabiran, Scientist, from L.V.Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.

Prof P.Goutham of Anna University, Prof Eswaran from New Delhi

18th July 2016

25th July 2016

23rd March 2017

21st July 2016

“In vitro evaluation of the scope of an indigenously produced Poly hydroxy alkanoate based co-polymer developed from Pseudomonas MNNG-S in cell culture and virology"

“Understanding the Role of Adiponectin in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy; Design and Development of Therapeutic Molecules”

“Genetic Analysis of Consanguineous South Indian Families with Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Retinitis Pigmentosa using Homozygosity Mapping”

“Design and development of modulators for lysyl oxidase to regulate ocular angiogenesis”

a. Number of candidates obtained Ph.D from BITS, PILANI = 3

b. Number of Candidates obtained Ph.D from TN Dr.MGR Medical University,Chennai =1


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II) 1. NO. OF CANDIDATES SUBMITTED Ph.D FINAL THESIS & AWAITING FINAL VIVA: ( N=5)(SASTRA University, Thanjavur - 3, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai -1, Deakin University, Australia -1 )

23 S.No. Candidates Name Title Supervisor

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

(I) SASTRA UNIVERSITY, THANJAVUR : (N =4)

(II) TAMILNADU Dr. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY : (N =1)

(III) DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA : ( N = 1)

Mr. Madhu Beta(ID.No. PH 509)(Stem cell Laboratory)

Mr. S. Sivasankar(ID No. PH 525)(R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Mr. Ravikanth Danda(ID No: PH 510)(Stem cell Laboratory)

Mr. R. Saravanan(ID No: EXII (1) 28209/2011)

(R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Mr.Prasanna Kumar(ID No: 213510168)(Department of Nano Biotechnology)

Dr. S. Krishna Kumar, (Professor & HOD, L & T Ocular Pathology department & Incharge of Nano Biotechnology & Stem cell biology departments)

Dr. N. Angayarkanni, Professor & Head, (R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Dr. S. Krishna Kumar, (Professor & HOD, L & T Ocular Pathology department & Incharge of Nano Biotechnology & Stem cell biology departments)

Dr.K.N.Sulochana, Professor, (R.S.Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology)

Professor Jagat Kanwar, Deakin University, Australia (Supervisor) &Dr.J.Narayanan, Senior Scientist, Department of Nano Biotechnology(Co-Supervisor)

5th May 2016

5th May 2017

5th May 2017

17th April 2017

15th May 2017

Date of Final submission of Ph.D. Final thesis

"Biology of Occular tumors and Biomakers for Retinoblastoma”

“Anti EMT activity of extracts of Triphala and its active constituents Chebulagic acid, chebulinic acid and gallic acid in Retinal pigment epithelium and anti-angiogenic activity in retinal capillary endothelium: an invitro study”

“Identification of Novel therapeutic target molecules in Retinoblastoma”

“Identification, molecular cloning and characterization of differentially expressed proteins in the serum of patients with Eales' disease”

'Tumor-specific Oligonucleotide-toxin chimeras for targeted gene therapy”


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1.PRE-SUBMISSION Ph.D THESIS / SYNOPSIS SUBMITTED : (N= 2)( 2 - SASTRA University, Thanjavur)SASTRA UNIVERSITY, THANJAVUR: 2

III.Total No. of Candidates undergoing Ph.D programme under 5 different Universities (4 Indian + 1 International (Deakin University, Australia):(N = 21)

23 S.No. Candidates Name Title Supervisor

1.

2.

Mr. N. Murugan (ID No: PH 625)(L & T Microbiology Research Centre)

Ms. D. Sudha, (ID No: PH 589)(SN ONGC Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology)

Dr.J.MalathiAssociate Professor (L & T Microbiology Research Centre)

Dr.A.J.Pandian,Professor (SN ONGC Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology)

11th February 2017

11th February 2017

Date of Draft Thesis submission

"NGS based Study on Genome, Drug resistance, Virulence Mechanism of Multi Drug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its molecular diagnosis to In silico drug discovery”

“Genetics and molecular characterization of X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS)”

S.No

1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

5.

L & T. OcularPathology Dept (N=4)

Nano Biotechnology Department (N=3)

SN ONGC Departmentof Genetics & Molecular Biology (N=2)

Core Laboratory (N=1)

Centre forBioinformatics (N=3)

R.S. Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (N=8)

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1

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3

1

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3

7

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1

1

1

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BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTS,VRF,KNBIRVO BLOCK (N=21)

BITS, Pilani(1)

SASTRA University, Thanjavur (15)

The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University,Chennai ( 1 )

ANNA University Chennai (3)

DEAKIN University Australia ( 1 )


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IV. MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS BY RESEARCH) PROGRAMME1. NUMBER OF MASTER PROGRAMME IN RESEARCH AWARDEES (MS in Research) : - (July 2016 – June 2017) ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI ( N=1)

2. NUMBER OF CANDIDATES PURSUING MS PROGRAMME IN RESEARCH:(N=2)ANNA UNIVESITY, CHENNAI : (N = 2)

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2.

Candidate Name

Candidate Name

Title

Title

Supervisor

Supervisor

Joint Supervisor

Joint Supervisor

Date of Final Viva-voce examination

Registration Month & Year

Ms. Sivapriya S (ID No: 1323528702 (L & T Ocular Pathology Department)

Mr. Ranjith kumar R(ID No: 17145281102)

Mr. Hemanth R.(ID No: 17145281106)

Dr.S.Ashok kumar, Assistant Professor, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai

Dr.Tamilselvan, Asst.Professor, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai

Dr. Devasena T, Associate Professor, Centre for Nanoscience & TechnologyAnna University, Chennai

Dr. J.Narayanan Senior Scientist, Dept., of Nano Biotechnology, Vision Research Foundation.

Dr.Sailaja V. Elchuri, Associate Professor, Dept.,of Nanobiotechnology

(Applied& awaiting communication)Dr.S.Krishnakumar, HOD of L & T Ocular pathology, Nano-biotechnology Depts.,

26th December 2016

January 2017

January 2017

Study of identification of biomarkers for Age related macular degeneration.

“3D cancer tissue growth on graphene sponges for cancer drug therapy”

”Circulating exosomal miRNA in serum as biomarkers for Retinoblastoma”

S.No. Basic Medical Sciences Department No. of students (20)

1. L & T Microbiology Research Centre 4

2. R.S. Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 8

3. Centre for Bioinformatics 4

4. SN ONGC Department of Genetics & Molecular biology 1

5. Department of L & T Ocular Pathology 1

6. Department of Nano Biotechnology 1

7. Department of Core Laboratory 1


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V. OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED AT VIBS :Short term Research Projects for PG students in Biological sciences :20 students underwent VIBS – Short term projects from “December 2016- April 2017” in the 5 Basic Medical Sciences departments, as part of their academic programme from 5 Engineering Colleges & 3 Arts &Science Colleges.

VI. One month Hands-on Summer Training Programme in Biomedical laboratory sciences for Postgraduate Science students of Arts & Science Colleges:

Students who have completed the Hands on Summer Training program with their faculty


1. L & T Microbiology Research Centre 11

2. R. S. Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 06



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23 Post graduate students from 6 Arts and Engineering Colleges & 1 Research Institution underwent Hands on Summer Training programme

th thfrom “8 May to 26 May 2017” in the following 3 Basic Medical Sciences departments.

VII. Specific Training programmes on specialized/advanced Techniques such as PCR/PCR RFLP, RT- PCR, ELISA, HPLC etc. In the year 2016 – 2017, 26 students underwent Special Training programme in the Basic Medical Sciences departments from 12 Arts & Sciences & Engineering Colleges.


1. Nano Biotechnology (3) & L &T Ocular Pathology Department (4) 07


3. R. S. Mehta Jain Department of Biochemistry &Cell Biology 02

4. Centre for Bioinformatics 01

5. L & T Microbiology Research Centre (4) & SN Referral Laboratory (1) 05

For M/s. S.VISWANATHAN, LLP Chartered Accountants

Regn No.: 004770S / S200025

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Independent Auditor's Report

stTo the Members of MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION for the year ended 31 March 2017.

Medical Research FoundationReport on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial Statements of MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION which comprises the Balance Sheet as at 31 March, 2017, and the Income and Expenditure account for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance of the foundation in accordance with the Accounting Standards. This responsibility includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the foundation and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) .Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the foundation's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the foundation has in place an adequate internal controls system over financial reporting and operating effectiveness of such controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by the management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the financial statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India.a) In the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Foundation as at March 31, 2017b) In the case of Income and expenditure account, of the Excess of Income over expenditure for the

year ended on that date;

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stBALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

We declare that the particulars furnished above are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.

Examined and found correct as per the books maintained by Medical Research Foundation (Regd.) Chennai.

M/S. S. VISWANATHAN, LLPChartered Accountants

17, Bishop Wallers Avenue (west) C I T Colony, Mylapore, Chennai 4

DATED : 22.08.2017

AS AT 31.03.17 AS AT 31.03.16PARTICULARS

Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. LIABILITIES

CORPUS FUND

DONATION u/s 35ACAs per Last B/S 263476563 249853312

9430000 13623251

272906563 263476563

SIR RATAN TATA TRUST CORPUS FUND SRTT CORPUS FUND 62765816 62765816 MRF CORPUS FUND 52031507 114797323 52031507 114797323

GENERAL FUND I 1942100056 1758800653

EARMARKED FUNDS II 70748703 112383250

NON CURRENT LIABILITIESICICI TermLoan (TI-Project) 250000000 300000000Gratuity Liability 76864757 53528359Leave Encashment Liability 54672099 381536856 38926569 392454928

Current Liabilities & Provisions III 177636181 223191287

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2959725682 2865104003

ASSETSFIXED ASSETS IVGross Block As on 31.03.2016 3260191148 2332671602Depreciation 1500872968 1335891613Net Block 1759318180 996779988Fixed Assets not put in use 233165885Capital Work in Progress 1229669 466935360

Net Fixed Assets as on 31.03.2016 1760547849 1696881233

Investments V 392375944 381419852

Current Assets VI 806801890 786802919

TOTAL ASSETS 2959725682 2865104003

SCHEDULE

RANGANATHA GUPTA N.

DR. S. S. BADRINATH

Hony. Treasurer

President

RAMACHANDRAN G.

DR. VASAN K. S.

Hony. Secretary

Managing Director

Add: Donations received during the year- Corpus

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.03.2017

PARTICULARS

Rs. Rs.INCOME SCHEDULE

Hospital Collections 1802181189 1597421575Donations for meeting Running Cost 113958377 159007081Grants 57884276 12001594Interest 44556270 55679875Other Income 58877011 98063891

TOTAL 2077457123 1922174016

EXPENDITURE

Salaries, Wages & Employee Benefits VII 724585453 641940168Hospital Expenses VIII 909835898 753257441Administration Expenses IX 214247937 166489102Interest X 2875343 3384247

TOTAL 1851544631 1565070958

Surplus before Depreciation 225912492 357103058

DEPRECIATION 164981354 109664850

INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 60931138 247438208

We declare that the particulars furnished above are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.

Examined and found correct as per the books maintained by Medical Research Foundation (Regd.) Chennai.

M/S. S. VISWANATHAN LLPChartered Accountants

17, Bishop Wallers Avenue (west) C I T Colony, Mylapore, Chennai 4DATED:22.08.2017

31.03.2017 31.03.2016


RANGANATHA GUPTA N.

DR. S. S. BADRINATH

Hony. Treasurer

President

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RAMACHANDRAN G.

DR. VASAN K. S.

Hony. Secretary

Managing Director


Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.SCHEDULE 1

GENERAL FUND

As per Last B/S 1758800653 1412393137

Add: Donations received during the year 122368265 98969307

Add: Excess of Income Over Expenditure 60931138 247438208

Total General Fund 1942100056 1758800653

SCHEDULE II

EARMARKED FUNDS

Sir Ratan Tata - Phase III 30962 30657

SN Mahema Devadoss Endowment Fund 1266373 1266373

Sri Ramdoss Bhavani Nethralaya Endowment

Orbis Project

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Dhingra Family Trust - Fund

Grant Advance - H T Parekh Foundation

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Trent Ltd

Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust

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Titan Industries Ltd 1477959

GlaxoSmithkline Pharmaceuticals Limited 1327500 2324000

Infosys Foundation 50000000 50000000

Total Earmarked Funds 70748703 112383250

SCHEDULE III

CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

Sundry Creditors - Suppliers 124695378 115886237

Sundry Creditors - Bills payable 5754453 11846878

Sundry Creditors - (Deferred Payment) 10113583 41412935

Salary Payable 1551206 9118399

Security Deposit - Contractors 2224359 9091923

Security Deposit - Others 20000000 20000000

Contingency Fund 1909075 1817165

Provision for VAT Liability 10540187 10540187

Others 847940 3477563

Total Current Liabilities & Provisions 177636181 223191287

stSCHEDULES TO BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

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SCHEDULE V

Investments

SRTT Corpus 55000000 55000000

SRTT Corpus - Interest 8513816 63513816 7765816 62765816

MRF Corpus 45000000 45000000

MRF Corpus - Interest 7625188 52625188 7031507 52031507

Corpus Fund-PS Foundation 5000000 5000000

SN Mahema Devadoss Endowment Fund 5060000 5060000

Other Corpus Investments 266176940 256562529

Total Investments 392375944 381419852

SCHEDULE VI

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash & Bank Balances

Cash in Hand 6012926 3797927

Bank Balances

- in Savings Account 38342416 30943372

- in Fixed Deposits 536677223 581032565 471104291 505845590

Loans & Advances 51063697 96118368

Deposits 14526946 12461543

Inventories 14268063 23055604

Sundry Debtors 60200459 52868301

TDS Receivable 51402363 31276651

Interest Receivable 13688770 45322279

Prepaid Expenses 20619027 19854583

Total Current Assets 806801890 786802919

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PARTICULARS 31.03.2017 31.03.2016

Rs. Rs.SCHEDULE - VII

SALARIES, WAGES & EMPLOYEE BENEFITSSalaries & Wages 486787257 447527467Contribution to Provident Fund 21503023 18395252Staff Welfare Expenses 93453338 77515408Contribution to Superannuation Fund 9813205 8208457Professional Fees 113028630 90293584

724585453 641940168

SCHEDULE - VIII

HOSPITAL EXPENSESDrugs & Consumables 576875829 472501207Power, Fuel & Water 69484428 74154884Repairs & Maintenance 167596156 118214859Insurance 3173254 2820991Lab Expenses 25606466 24240359Rent, Rates & Taxes 67099765 61325141

909835898 753257441

SCHEDULE - IX

ADMINISTRATION EXPENSESInformation Techonology Expenses 19796741 18057369Academic Expenses 47841022 38760864Communication Expenses 6235727 5785213Printing & Stationery 11630844 10077322Vehicle Expenses 11355901 8546206Security Services 23685347 18709762Camp Expenses 5572798 5818523Travelling and Conveyance 5259443 4414480Books & Perodicals 2566830 2836107Publicity Expenses 4786561 3059481Conference 29233926 33178477Loss On Sale Of Assets 500 32399Subscription/Membership 1334010 619286Function Expenses 30648803 5455624Legal & Audit Fees 877068 789592Bank Charges 7748955 5548194Management Consultancy Expenses 1526081 1868585Miscellaneous Expenses 4147380 2931618

214247937 166489102

SCHEDULE - X

INTERESTInterest on ICICI Term Loan 2875343 3384247

2875343 3384247

SCHEDULES TO INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

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stSUB SCHEDULES TO BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

AT 31.03.1 AS AT 31.03.2017 AS 6PARTICULARS

Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.

1. CASH AND BANK BALANCES

Cash in hand 6012926 3797927

Bank Balances

(i) Savings Bank Account Andhra Bank 590596 570865

Indian Overseas Bank - College Road 54600 3757776

State Bank of India - Guindy 754022 4871291

State Bank Of India - Nungambakkam 4186018 1617801

State Bank Of Mauritius -Cathedral Road 1175706 85045

HDFC Bank - Mount Road 118761 114136

HDFC Bank - Nungambakkam 2396015 3295495

HDFC Bank - Corpus-Nungambakkam 9439271 1001624

HDFC Bank - Kolkata 8608632 2189190

HDFC Bank - CA-Nungambakkam 471453 1934594

ICICI Bank - Nungambakkam 856065 483116

Development Credit Bank Ltd - Nungambakkam 1667791 507004

HDFC Bank - SRTT MRF-Nungambakkam 31899 30657

State Bank Of India - Tada 3004238 1248245

IOB-Mahema Devadoss Endowment Fund-SN-College Road 2553856 2454433

Citi Bank - Mount Road 105254 105254

City Union Bank - Purasawalkam 351167 298496

IDBI Bank Ltd - Greams Raod 41697 1320412

State Bank of India - Mukundapur 1935326 1068657

HDFC Bank - Nungambakkam - NRTT 47 38342416 3989281 30943372

(ii) Fixed Deposits 460389849 376104291 (iii) Fixed Deposit - HTP Foundation - 10000000 (iv) Fixed Deposit - Infosys Foundation 50000000 50000000 (v) Fixed Deposit - Voltas 5843899 5000000 (vi) Fixed Deposit - NRTT 20443475 536677223 30000000 471104291

581032565 5058455902. LOANS & ADVANCES

Employees' - Loan 9196616 11060872

Advance for Purchases/Contracts 20152970 49615933

Rent Advance 21714111 27545517

Others - 51063697 7896047 96118368

3. DEPOSITS

T.N.E.B 13368535 10895997

Telephone 272270 272270

Others 886141 14526946 1293276 12461543


Count SBN's Total Amount in Rs.

15453 1000 15453000

21189 500 10594500

Total 26047500


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NOTES FORMING PART OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31.03.2017

I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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V.

M/S. S. VISWANATHAN LLPChartered AccountantsDated : 22.08.2017

RANGANATHA GUPTA N.

Dr. S. S. BADRINATH

Hony. Treasurer

President

RAMACHANDRAN G.

Dr. VASAN K. S.

Hony. Secretary

Managing Director

1.The Foundation follows mercantile system of accounting and recognizes Income and Expenditure on

accrual basis.

2.Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention.

3.The Fixed Assets of the Foundation are valued at cost less depreciation.

4.Inventories have been valued at Cost.

5.The Foundation's contribution to various schemes of retirement benefits such as Provident Fund and

Superannuation Fund are charged to the Income and Expenditure Account every year.

6.The expenditure on unavailed leave of employees allowed to be encashed by them as per rules of the

foundation.

7.Gratuity and Leave Encashment provision have been created on the basis of actuarial valuation.

8.Donation and Grants received towards Capital Purchases are accounted under Capital Fund.

9.Donations received for Community Services accounted under Income Statement.

Schedules I to VI of the Balance Sheet and Schedules VII to X of the Income and Expenditure Account

form an integral part of the Balance Sheet.

Previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary to conform to current year's

classification.

Following the demonetization, Government had permitted the hospitals, medical shops, public

transport, petrol pumps etc., to continue to accept “Specified Bank Notes” till 30th December 2016,

Hence Foundation had accepted the “Specified Bank Notes” from the patients and the details of

“Specified Bank Notes” held and transacted during the period from 8th November 2016 to 30th

December 2016 as provided in the Table below:-

Statutory Audit fees Rs.1,18,000/-


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Sankara Nethralaya has been awarded the Best Single Specialty Hospital (Ophthalmology)' for

the year 2015-16 at the ICICI-Lombard CNBC-TV-18 India Healthcare Awards in August 2016. Dr.

Pramod Bhende received the award from the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri

Davendra Fadnavis at Mumbai.

SN's team of Dr Gondhale Harshal Pradeep, Dr Pranoti Nagevekar and Dr More Pritesh Sakharam

participated in the CME on Ocular Imaging and Dr More Pritesh Sakharam won the 'Runner Up'

prize at the quiz.

Dr S Meenakshi has been selected as a Member of the ICO's Teaching & Teachers courses &

Resources committee for a period of 2 years.

Dr S Meenakshi has been nominated as a Member Representing South Asia, Ethics Bureau of World

Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus.

Sankara Nethralaya received the Certificate of Merit Award for its quarterly newsletter

'Eyelights' at the highly prestigious 'ICE Awards – 2016' (Internal Communications Excellence

Awards) at Mumbai.

Dr Rajeswari Mahadevan has been appointed as the 'Asia Pacific Regional President',

International Association of Contact Lens Educators.

Ms Jameel Rizwana H and Ms Rashima A, received the “Australia Endeavour Executive Fellowship

Merit Award 2016”.

Dr Nisar Sonam Poonam received the 'Runner up' prize for the paper presentation on “Epibulbar

Schwannoma” at the EYECAN 2016, held at LVPEI, Hyderabad on 9th July 2016.

Dr Aditya Verma and Mr Sumeer Singh H received the 'Best Poster Award' (Best Case Report) for

their poster presentations on "Demonstration of microemboli with FFA (Fundus fluoresceine

Angiogram) in a case of proliferative retinopathy secondary to falciparum Malaria" and

“Management of Macular Edema with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion in Polycythaemia”at the

Retina Summit 2016 Conference held at Chennai from 14th to 15th July 2016.

Dr Chanda Gupta and Ms Durgasri J received the Best Poster Award (Best Case Study) for their

poster presentations entitled, “Correlation between the volume of macular edema on SD-OCT

with the ischemic areas on FFA in Spectralis, in treatment naive diabetic macular edema

patients” and “Distance and Near Vision Changes following Intravitreal Anti-VEGF in Center

Involving Diabetic Macular Edema in Phakic Eyes” respectively at the Retina Summit 2016

Conference held at Chennai on 14th & 15th July 2016.

Dr Mohomed Shahid Alam received the 'Nataraja Pillai Best Free Paper Award' for his paper on '3-

D Ocular Prosthesis Fabrication' at the SN Alumni Meet held on 17th July 2016.


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Dr Nandini Sankaranarayanan received the Best Paper Award for her poster presentation on

“Surgical outcomes following treatment of glaucoma in congenital” and Dr Shika Bassi received

the Best Video Runner up Award for her video presentation on “Cataract surgery in Challenging

situations” at the 64th Annual Conference of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association Meeting at

Vellore from 5th to 7th August 2016.

Dr M K Janani received the First prize for the oral presentation on “Effect of lignocaine

concentration on human fibroblasts growth in eyes undergoing trabeculectomy: An in-vitro

study” at the “World Congress of Ophthalmic Anaesthesia” held on 4th September 2016.

Dr Parthapratim Datta Majumdar received the “Dr K R Dutta Award” for Best Paper on “Hypotony

in Uveitis” presented at the Eastern India Ophthalmological Congress (EIZOC) at Patna from

24th to 25th September 2016.

Dr Vathsalya received the “Dr. C. Gupta Award” for Best Poster on “Prostaglandin Associated

Periobitopathy: The Orbital Angle” at the 27th Annual Conference of Oculoplastic Association of

India, Vadodara on 4th October 2016.

Dr Varsha Backiavathy received the “Dr. M. Subramanyam Award” for Best Paper on 'Orbital

Abscess - A 15 year review at a tertiary eye care centre' at the 27th Annual Conference of

Oculoplastic Association of India, Vadodara on 4th October 2016.

Dr Shweta S Agarwal received the Best Poster Award for the poster presentation on

“Comprehensive approach to ocular sequelae of STS- experience over a decade” at the

American Academy of Ophthalmology Meet 2016, Chicago from 15th to 18th October 2016.

Dr S Meenakshi received the “Dr R N Gandhewar Award” at the Annual Conference of Vidharbha

Ophthalmic Society, Nagpur held from 21st to 23rd October 2016 and gave a talk on “Small steps

and giant leaps: Advances in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus”.

Dr Rajeswari Mahadevan, was conferred with a Fellowship at the American Academy of

Optometry (AAOPT) 95th Annual Meeting held at Anaheim, California from 9th to 12th

November 2016.

Dr J Biswas was conferred with “Dr. G. Venkatsamy Endowment Award” for his outstanding

contribution to the field of Uveitis and Ophthalmology at the Annual Meet of the Uveitis Society

of India held at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 26th and 27th November 2016.

Dr T S Surendran released the Preferred Practice Pattern in Pediatric Ophthalmology Book on

behalf of ORBIS and received the first copy from Rajasthan Govt. Speaker at the American

Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmologists Society (APOS) Conference along with Strabismus &

Pediatric Ophthalmological Society of India, held at Jaipur held from 2nd to 4th December 2016.

Dr T S Surendran received the “Best Teacher Award” at the 5th Margazhi Ophthalmic Fest

conducted by MM Eye Hospital, Chennai, on 18th December 2016.


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Dr Geetha Krishnan Iyer won the First Prize for video presentation on “Melt Medley” at the

Keracon Conference held at Pune from 15th to 17th December 2016.

Dr Arushi Anil Kumar Goyal received the Second Prize for video presentation on “Boston type

2kpro surgical technique” at the Keracon Conference held at Pune from 15th to 17th December

2016.

Mr Viswanathan S was awarded Ph.D. Degree by the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK for

his thesis entitled “Near work induced transient Myopia (NITM) among Indian subjects”.

Dr Vikas Khetan was conferred with “P Siva Reddy International Award” at the All India

Ophthalmological Society Meeting at Jaipur held from 16th to 19th February 2017.

Dr Vikas Khetan recieved the First ever, Best Reviewer Award for IJO at AIOS 2017.

Dr Pukhraj Rishi received “C N Shroff Award” at the All India Ophthalmological Society Meeting

at Jaipur from 16th to 19th February 2017.

Dr Muna Bhende received the “IJO Platinum Award” at the All India Ophthalmological Society

Meeting at Jaipur held from 16th to 19th February 2017.

Dr Ekta Rishi was conferred with “IJO Gold Award” at the All India Ophthalmological Society

Meeting at Jaipur held from 16th to 19th February 2017.

Ms Jameel Rizwana received the Australia Award - Endeavour Alumni Ambassador for 2017 for

the Endeavour Fellowships presented by the Australian High Commissioner to India at New Delhi

on 3rd March, 2017


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Pukhraj Rishi, Ekta Rishi, V. V. Koundanya, G. Mathur, Geetha Iyer and Bhaskar Srinivasan.

“Vitreoretinal Complications in Eyes With Boston Keratoprosthesis Type I.” Retina, Mar 2016.

Vol.36, No.3, pp.603–610.

S. Srinivasan, N. S. Choudhari, M. Baskaran, R. J. George, B. Shantha, and L. Vijaya. “Diurnal

intraocular pressure fluctuation and its risk factors in angle-closure and open-angle glaucoma.”

Eye, Mar 2016. Vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 362–368.

R. Roy, K. Saurabh, D. P. Chandrasekharan, P. Sharma, and C. Vyas, “Bilateral focal choroidal

excavation in cone dystrophy,” Clinical & Experimental Optometry, vol. 99, no. 2, pp. 198–199,

Mar 2016

Laxmi Gella, Rajiv Raman, Tarun Sharma. “Imaging drusens using Spectral Domain Optical

Coherence Tomography” Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, Apr 2016, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 88–91.

Khor CC, Do T, Jia H, Nakano M, George R, Abu-Amero K, Duvesh R, Chen LJ, Li Z, Nongpiur ME,

Perera SA, Qiao C, Wong HT, Sakai H, Barbosa de Melo M, Lee MC, Chan AS, Azhany Y, Dao TL,

Ikeda Y, Perez-Grossmann RA, Zarnowski T, Day AC, Jonas JB, Tam PO, Tran TA, Ayub H, Akhtar F,

Micheal S, Chew PT,Aljasim LA, Dada T, Luu TT, Awadalla MS, Kitnarong N,

Wanichwecharungruang B, Aung YY, Mohamed-Noor J, Vijayan S, Ronnie George, Balekudaru

Shantha, Lingam Vijaya, Sarangapani S, Husain R, Jap A,Baskaran M, Goh D, Su DH, Wang H, Yong

VK, Yip LW, Trinh TB, Makornwattana M, Nguyen TT, Leuenberger EU, Park KH, Wiyogo WA, Kumar

RS, Tello C, Kurimoto Y, Thapa SS, Pathanapitoon K, Salmon JF, Sohn YH, Fea A, Ozaki M, Lai JS,

Tantisevi V, Khaing CC, Mizoguchi T, Nakano S, Kim CY, Tang G, Fan S,Wu R, Meng H, Nguyen TT,

Tran TD, Ueno M, Martinez JM, Ramli N, Aung YM, Reyes RD, Vernon SA, Fang SK, Xie Z, Chen XY,

Foo JN, Sim KS, Wong TT, Quek DT, Venkatesh R, Kavitha S, Krishnadas SR, Soumittra N, et al.

“Genome-wide association study identifies five new susceptibility loci for primary angle closure

glaucoma” Nature Genetics 4 Apr2016. doi: 10.1038/ng.354.

Gayathri R, Coral K, Sharmila F, Sripriya S, Sripriya K, Manish P, Shantha B, Ronnie G, Vijaya L,

Angayarkanni N. “Correlation of Aqueous Humor Lysyl Oxidase Activity with TGF-ss Levels and

LOXL1 Genotype in Pseudoexfoliation.” Current Eye Research. Apr 2016;41(10):1331-8.

M Jagadeesan, Vikas Khetan, A Mallipatna. “Genetic perspective of retinoblastoma: From

present to future.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, May 2016. Vol.64, No.5, p.332.

Sudipta Das, Pramod S. Bhende, and Dennis SC Lam. “The Latest Updates and Management of

Endophthalmitis,” Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, May 2016. Vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 167–170.

Rajiv Raman, Singh H. Sumeer, Ramya Appanraj, Malathi Jambulingam, Muna Bhende, MS, Rupak

Roy, MS, Tarun Sharma. “Five-year Incidence and visual Outcomes in Postintravitreal Injection

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Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology, May 2016. Vol.33,no.3, pp.133–140.

Tarun Sharma, A. Fong, T. Y. Lai, V. Lee, S. Das, and D. Lam. “Surgical treatment for diabetic

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Gupta, K. Delhiwala, R. G. Raman, T. Sharma, S. Srinivasan, and V. Kulothungan. “Failure to

initiate early insulin therapy - A risk factor for diabetic retinopathy in insulin users with Type 2

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Rupak Roy, Saurabh Kumar, Dhileesh P Chandrasekharan, Avirupa Ghose, Preeti Sharma.

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Ekta Rishi, Pukhraj Rishi, Tarun Sharma, and Nagesha CK. “Infusion flow related retinal breaks in

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Srilekha Sundaramurthy, Meenakshi Swaminathan, Parveen Sen, Tharigopala Arokiasamy, Swati

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VA Ramkumar, Sumita Agarkar, and Bipasha Mukherjee. “Nasolacrimal duct obstruction: Does it

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2016. Vol.25, no. 8, pp.674–680.

Ekta Rishi, Pukhraj Rishi, V. Sharma, V. Koundanya, and R. Athanikar. “Long-term outcomes of

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Pukhraj Rishi, N. Raka, and Ekta Rishi, “Analysis of Potential Ischemic Effect of Intravitreal

Bevacizumab on Unaffected Retina in Treatment-Naïve Macular Edema Due to Branch Retinal

Vein Occlusion: A Prospective, Interventional Case-Series,” PLoS One, Sep. 2016. Vol. 11, no.9.

Sangeetha Srinivasan, S. Shetty, V. Natarajan, Tarun Sharma and Rajiv Raman. “Development

and Validation of a Diabetic Retinopathy Referral Algorithm Based on Single-Field Fundus

Photography.” PLoS One, Sep 2016.

Rajiv Raman, Sangeetha Srinivasan and R. Nagarajan. “Structural and functional retinal

abnormalities in type 2 diabetes with obstructive sleep apnea.” Sleep Breath, Sep 2016. Vol. 20,

no.3, pp.1005–1007.

Srividya Neriyanuri, Sudha Dhandayuthapani, Jayamuruga Pandian Arunachalam, Rajiv Raman.

“Phenotypic characterization of X-linked retinoschisis: Clinical, electroretinography, and

optical coherence tomography variables.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 64, no. 7, p.

513-517, Sep 2016.

Ekta Rishi, Pukhraj Rishi, Bindu Appukuttan, Mahesh Uparkar, Tarun Sharma, and Lingam Gopal.

“Coats' disease of adult-onset in 48 eyes.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Sep 2016. Vol. 64,

no. 7, p.518-523.


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Dhandayuthapani Sudha, Irene Rosita Pia Patric, Aparna Ganapathy, Smitha Agarwal, Shuba

Krishna, Srividya Neiyanuri, Sarangapani Sripriya, Parveen Sen, Subbulakshmi Chidambaram

and Jayamuruga Pandian Arunachalam. “Genetic studies in a patient with X-linked Retinoschisis

coexisting with developmental delay and sensorineural hearing loss.” Ophthalmic Genetics,

Epub-Sep 2016: P: 1-7.

Mainak Bhattacharyya, Kirti Singh, Monica Chaudhry, Rajeshwari Mahadevan, Rajesh Sinha,

Umang Mathur, Varsha Rathi. “Contact lens fitting in Keratoconus.” Delhi Journal of

Ophthalmology, Sep 2016, Vol.27 No: 1: 66-73.

Sathya Priya C, Sheela N, Parveen Sen, Sripriya S. “Bardet-Biedl Syndrome: Genetics, molecular

pathophysiology and Disease management.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Sep 2016;

64(9):620-627. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.194328. Review.

Rishi Ekta, Rishi Pukhraj, Therese K Lily, Ramasubban Gayathri, Biswas Jyotirmay, Tarun Sharma,

Pramod Bhende, Pradeep Susvar, Mamta Agarwal, Amala Elizabeth George,Kushal Delhiwala and

Vishal Rajan Sharma. “Culture and Reverse, Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

proven Mycobacterium tuberculosis Endophthalmitis: A Case Series.” Ocular immunology and

inflammation, Sep 2016:1-8.

Geetha Iyer, Bhaskar Srinivasan, Shweta Agarwal, and A. Tarigopula. “Outcome of allo simple

limbal epithelial transplantation (alloSLET) in the early stage of ocular chemical injury.” British

Journal of Ophthalmology, Oct 2016. Vol. 101, no. 6, pp. 828–833.

Pukhraj Rishi, Ekta Rishi, Muna Bhende, Vishvesh Agarwal, Chinmayi H Vyas, Meenakshi Valiveti,

Pramod Bhende, Chetan Rao, Pradeep Susvar, Parveen Sen, Rajiv Raman, Vikas Khetan, Vinata

Murali, Dhanashree Ratra, Tarun Sharm. “Comparison of photodynamic therapy,

ranibizumab/bevacizumab or combination in the treatment of myopic choroidal

neovascularisation: a 9-year-study from a single centre,” British Journal of Ophthalmology Oct

2016. Vol.100, No.10, pp.1337–1340.

Alam MS, Poonam NS, Biswas J, Krishnakumar S. “Epibulbar schwannoma: a case report and

review of the literature.” Can J Ophthalmol. Oct 2016; 51(5):e155-57.

Sumita Agarkar, Roshani Desai, Malathi Jambulingam, Singh H. Sumeer, Rajiv Raman.

“Incidence, management, and visual outcomes in pediatric endophthalmitis following cataract

surgery by a single surgeon.” Journal of AAPOS Oct 2016; 20(5): 415-418.

Samuel, R. K. Kanwar, J. R. Kanwar, V. Khetan, and S. Krishnakumar. “A Study of Gene Expression

of Survivin, its Antiapoptotic Variants, and Targeting Survivin In Vitro for Therapy in

Retinoblastoma,” Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, vol. 38, no.7, pp.e230–e242, Oct.

2016.

Jameel Rizwana H, Archayeeta Rakshit, Neeraj Kumar Singh, Meenakshi Swaminathan, Ronnie

George, Suman Kapur, Mitchell Scheiman, Krishna Kumar Ramani. “Binocular vision anomalies

and normative data (BAND) in Tamil Nadu: report 1.” Clinical & Experimental Optometry, Oct

2016. Vol.100, no.3, pp.278–284.


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Ghose, Pramod Bhende, and Jyotirmay Biswas. “Efficacy of reduced dose of intravitreal

triamcinolone acetonide in a case of active serpiginous choroiditis.” Indian Journal of

Ophthalmology, Nov 2016. Vol.64, no.9, p.681-682.

Kannadasan Anand Babu, S.R Bharathidevi, Sarangapani Sripriya, Parveen Sen, Vadivelu Jaya

Prakash, Appukuttan Bindu, Natarajan Viswanathan, Narayanasamy A. “Serum Paraoxonase

activity in relation to lipid profile in Age-related Macular Degeneration patients.”

Experimental Eye Research Nov 2016; 152:100-112.

Jameel Rizwana H, Archayeeta Rakshit, Neeraj Kumar Singh, Ronnie George, Meenakshi

Swaminathan, Suman Kapur, Mitchell Scheiman, Krishna Kumar Ramani. “Prevalence of non-

strabismic anomalies of binocular vision in Tamil Nadu: report 2 of BAND study.” Clinical and

Experimental Optometry, Nov. 2016.

Nikhil Choudhari, Vanita Pathak-Ray, Sushmita Kaushik, Prateep Vyas, and Ronnie George.

“Prevalent practice patterns in glaucoma: Poll of Indian ophthalmologists at a national

conference,” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Dec 2016. Vol. 64, no. 10, p. 715-721.

Parthopratim Dutta Majumder, Jyotirmay Biswas, Asra Ambreen, Rowayda Amin, Zahedur

Rahman Pannu, and Ahmed Magdy Bedda. “Intravitreal dexamethasone implant for the

treatment of cystoid macular oedema associated with acute retinal necrosis.” Journal of

Ophthalmic Inflammation & Infection, Dec 2016.

Parthopratim Dutta Majumder, Sowkath Ali, and Jyotirmay Biswas. “Optic disc granuloma with

epididymitis: a diagnostic challenge.” Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation & Infection, Dec

2016, 7(1):12.

Dipankar Das, Varsha Ramachandra, Saidul Islam, Harsha Bhattacharjee, Jyotirmay Biswas,

Akanksha Koul, Panna Deka, Apurba Deka. “Update on pathology of ocular parasitic disease.”

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Dec 2016. Vol.64, No.11, p. 794-802.

R Indhushree RM, K Coral, N Angayarkanni, R Punitham, BM Subburathinam, R Krishnakumar, PP

Santanam. “Visual functions of workers exposed to organic solvents in petrochemical

industries.” Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Dec 2016;20(3):133-7.

Md. Shahid Alam and K V Praveen Kumar. “Clozapine-induced cataract in a young female.”

Journal of Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics, Dec 2016. Vvol. 7, no. 4, p. 184-186.

Md. Shahid Alam and Swati Agarwal. “Presumed isotretinoin-induced extraocular myopathy.”

Journal of Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics, Dec 2016. Vol. 7, no. 4, p. 187-189.

Rajalakshmy A R, Malathi J, Madhavan H N, Bhaskar S, Iyer G K. “Internalisation of hepatitis C

virus core protein by human conjunctival fibroblasts.” Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology,

Dec 2016;34:536-8.

Dhanashree Ratra, D. Chandrasekharan, P Aruldas, and Vineet Ratra. “Concurrent retinitis

pigmentosa and pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy phenotypes in the same

patient.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Dec 2016. Vol. 64, no. 10, p. 775-777.


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Rajesh Pioneer Sangameswaran, Gajendra Kumar Verma, Narayanan Raghavan, Jayaraj Joseph,

Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam. “Cataract surgery in mobile eye surgical unit: Safe and viable

alternative.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Dec 2016. Vol. 64, no. 11, p.835-839.

Jyotirmay Biswas, Mohmmad Salman Kazi, Vishvesh Ashokkumar Agarwal, Md. Shahid Alam and K

Lily Therese. “Polymerase chain reaction for Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA detection from

ocular fluids in patients with various types of choroiditis in a referral eye center in India”. Indian

Journal Ophthalmology, Dec 2016, vol. 64, no. 12, p. 904-907.

Jameel Rizwana H, Revathy Mani, Archayeeta Rakshit, Srikanth Ramasubramanian, Smita Vittal

Praveen. “Natural history of idiopathic abducens nerve paresis in a young adult.” Journal of

Optometry. 2016 Oct-Dec; 9(4): 264–268.

Bipasha Mukherjee and Md. Shahid Alam. “A rare case of pachydermoperiostosis associated with

blepharoptosis and floppy eyelids,” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Jan 2017. Vol.64, no.12,

p.938-940.

Dotan G, Khetan Vikas, Marshall JD, Affel E, Armiger-George D, Naggert JK, Collin GB, Levin AV.

“Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography findings in Alström syndrome.” Ophthalmic

Genetics, Jan 2017.

Sujata Guha, S. Shah, K. Shah, P. Hurakadli, D. Majee, and S. Gandhi. “A comparison of

cycloplegic autorefraction and retinoscopy in Indian children.” Clinical and Experimental

Optometry, Jan 2017. Vol. 100, no. 1, pp. 73–78.

R. Kharel, V. Iyer, V. Noronha, P. Dutta Majumder, and J. Biswas, “Role of high-resolution

computerized tomography chest in identifying tubercular etiology in patients diagnosed as

Eales' disease.” Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation & Infections, Jan 2017.

Sangeetha Srinivasan, G. Swaminathan, V. Kulothungan, Tarun Sharma, and Rajiv Raman, “The

association of smokeless tobacco use and pack-years of smokeless tobacco with age-related

macular degeneration in Indian population,” Cutaneous & Ocular Toxicology, Jan 2017. Vol. 36,

no. 3, pp.253–258.

Parveen Sen, Muna Bhende, R. Sachidanandam, N. Bansal, and Tarun Sharma. “Reduced-fluence

photodynamic therapy and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor for polypoidal choroidal

vasculopathy in an Indian population.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Jan 2017. Vol. 64, no.

12, p. 908.

C. K Nagesha, Pukhraj Rishi, and Ekta Rishi. “Vitrectomy for vitreopapillary traction in a

nondiabetic 16-year-old girl.” Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, Jan 2017. Vol. 10, no. 1, p. 38-

39.

Md. Shahid Alam and P. Devi Nivean. “Early onset bilateral juvenile myasthenia gravis

masquerading as simple congenital ptosis.” GMS Ophthalmology Cases, Jan. 2017.

Neeraj Kumar Singh, Revathy Mani, Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen. “Changes in stimulus and

response AC/A ratio with vision therapy in convergence insufficiency.” Journal of Optometry,

Jan 2017.


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Srividya Neriyanuri, Shahina Pardhan, Laxmi Gella, Sakshyar Saumya Pal, Suganeswari Ganesan,

Tarun Sharma and Rajiv Raman. “Retinal sensitivity changes associated with diabetic

neuropathy in the absence of diabetic retinopathy.” British Journal of Ophthalmology, Jan 2017.

Saijyothi Venkata Aluru, Agarwal Shweta, Srinivasan Bhaskar, Krishnan Geetha, Rajappa

M.Sivakumar, Tatu Utpal, Prema Padmanabhan, Narayanasamy Angayarkanni. “Tear Fluid

Protein Changes in Dry Eye Syndrome Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Proteomic

Approach”. The Ocular Surface Jan 2017, Vol.15 No.1 Pages 112-129.

Muna Bhende, Aashraya Karpe, Sukanya Arunachalam, Lily Therese, Jyotirmay Biswas.

“Endogenous endophthalmitis due to Roseomonas mucosa presenting as a subretinal abscess”.

Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation & Infection, Jan 2017.7:5.

Sudha K Ganesh, Parveen Sen, and H. Sharma, “Late dislocation of in-the-bag intraocular lenses

in uveitic eyes: An analysis of management and complications.” Indian Journal of

Ophthalmology, Feb 2017. Vol.65, no. 2, p.148-154.

Prema Padmanabhan, Rachapalle Reddi Sudhir, Rama Rajagopal, Natarajan Radhika, Geetha

Iyer, Bhaskar Srinivasan, Niveditha Narayanan, Meena Lakshmipathy, Shweta Agarwal.

“Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus in Pediatric Patients—Long-Term Results,”

Cornea, Feb 2017. Vol. 36, no. 2, pp.138–143.

Jain R, Sharma N, Basu S, Iyer Geetha, Ueta Mayumi, Sotozono C, Kannibiran C, Rathi VM, Gupta

N, Kinoshita S, Gomes JA, Chodosh J, Sangwan VS. “Reply: amniotic membrane transplantation

in Stevens-Johnson syndrome.” Survey of Ophthalmology, Mar 2017. Vol. 62, no. 2, pp. 249–250.

P. D. Majumder, A. Ghosh, and J. Biswas, “Infectious uveitis: An enigma.” Middle East African

Journal of Ophthalmology, Mar 2017. Vol.24, no.1, pp. 2–10.

Kumar Saurabh, Rupak Roy, P. Sharma, D. P. Chandrasekharan, K. Deshmukh, and C.Vyas. “Age-

related Changes in the Foveal Bulge in Healthy Eyes.” Middle East African Journal of

Ophthalmology, Mar 2017. Vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 48–50.

Pukhraj Rishi, Ekta Rishi, and Santhosh Devulapally. “Cholesterolosis Bulbi.” JAMA

Ophthalmology, Mar 2017.

Laxmi Gella, Rajiv Raman, S. S. Pal, Suganeswari Ganesan, and Tarun Sharma. “Contrast

sensitivity and its determinants in people with diabetes: SN-DREAMS-II, Report No 6,” Eye, Mar

2017; 31(3): 460–466.

Rajesh G, Rajeswari Mahadevan. A pilot study compared the structural changes in meibomian

glands and dry eye symptom scores in daily soft contact lens wearers - Contact lens spectrum.

Contact Lens Spectrum, Mar 2017, Vol: 32, page(s): 36, 38, 39.

Pradipta Bhattacharya and Rajeswari Mahadevan. "Quality of life and handling experience with

the PROSE device: an Indian scenario.” Clinical & Experimental Optometry Mar 2017.

Srividya Neriyanuri, Chetan Rao, and Rajiv Raman. “Structural and Functional Characterization

of Benign Fleck Retina Using Multimodal Imaging.” Retinal Cases & Brief Reports, vol. 11, no. 2,

pp. 186–190, 2017.


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Dutta Majumder P, Burugupalli K, Menia NK, Ganesh SK, Biswas J. “Pattern of Uveitic Hypotony in

a Tertiary Eye Hospital in India”. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2017 Mar 20:1-5.

Sachidanandam R, Ravi P, Parveen Sen. “Effect of axial length on full-field and multifocal

electroretinograms.” Clin Exp Optom. 2017 Mar 7.

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“Law & Optometry – A guide for vision care professionals and Optometry students in India” by

Advocate B.Vijayakumar, ESO faculty

ESO's Guidelines for School Children's vision testing by Ms. Anuradha N, ESO Lecturer and vision

screening coordinator

Contact lens fitting for patients after Refractive Surgery - 2nd Edition of Ready Reckoner in

Ophthalmology, 2016, Dr. Rajeswari Mahadevan.

BOOKS PUBLISHED BY ESO:

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Assessment of change in near contrast sensitivity in Diabetes Mellitus patients with and without

Diabetic Retinopathy [Dr Rajiv Raman]

Validation of Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) of diabetic retinopathy from retinal photographs

in real-world situations-Phase 1 [Dr Rajiv Raman]

CR : 5201 Echo Ionic Silicone Hydrogel 6-month Extended Wear Investigation [Dr M Rajeswari]

Blur detection threshold and adaptation in Spectacle wearers: Follow up study [Dr Krishna

Kumar R]

Visual fatigue solutions [Dr Krishna Kumar R]

lNear Induced Transient Myopia among myope and non-myope in Indian population [Mr

Viswanathan Guide: Dr Peter Allen]

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

PH.D RESEARCH THESIS:

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Comparative study of contact lenses:Rigid gas permeable,scleral and toric lenses in the

management of keratoconus [Dr Suraj Nayak; Guide: Dr N.Radhika]

A study on Pediatric Orbital Fractures-Clinical Presentations and Management Outcomes [Dr

Atanu Barh; Guide: Dr Bipasha Mukherjee]

SS- OCT Features of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy [Dr Yadav Hitesh Mahendrasingh; Guide:

Dr G Suganeswari]

Etiology, clinical profile, management and outcome in a tertiary eye care centre [Dr Arul Das P;

Guide: Dr S Sudarshan]

To Evaluate Clinical Features and Treatment Outcomes of Choroidal Melanomas at a Tertiary Eye

Care Centre [Dr Saili Garge; Guide: Dr Vikas Khetan]

DNB THESIS PROJECTS:


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A study of the IOP lowering effect of selective laser trabeculoplastry [Dr Prabhat Nangia; Guide:

Dr Ronnie Jacob George]

Clinical characteristics results of neuroimaging and outcome in patients with abducens nerve

palsy [Dr Harshit Vaidya; Guide: Dr S Meenaskhi]

Outcomes of retinal reattachment surgery in eyes with retinochoroidal coloboma [Dr Deven

Dhurandhar; Guide: Dr Ekta Rishi]

Anatomical and functional outcome of pars plana vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal

detachment in high myopia [Dr B Keerthi; Guide: Dr Promod Bhende]

Dry eye systemic associations age and gender correlations [Dr Ankush Gondchawar; Guide: Dr

Niveditha Narayanan]

DNB THESIS PROJECTS:

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To evaluate the clinical changes in Stevens Johnson syndrome and sjogren syndrome [Ms P S

Shobha Guide: Dr Geetha Iyer]

A pilot study on ocular microbial flora in symptomatic and asymptomatic contact lens wearers

[Ms Geetha K, Guide: Dr M Rajeswari]

Assessment of meibomian gland functioning in symptomatic and asymptomatic daily contact

lens wearers [Mr G Rajesh, Guide: Dr M Rajeswari]

To correlate clinical measures with objective measurements in symptomatic and asymptomatic

convergence insufficiency [Somreeta Das Guide: Ms. Jameel Rizwana H]

Validation of Extended probability analysis in Humphrey visual field for Glaucoma [Mr Rajesh N;

Guide: Dr Ronnie George]

Corneal epithelial structure and function in Diabetes Mellitus [Ms Ashwini.K; Guide: Dr R R

Sudhir]

M.PHIL OPTOMETRY THESIS :


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A Phase 3, Randomized, Masked, Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Safety and Efficacy of

Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension (CLS-TA) for the Treatment of Subjects with

Macular Edema associated with Non-Infectious Uveitis [Dr Jyotirmay Biswas]

Study No. 045-15: A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Study to Assess Safety, Immunogenicity and

Efficacy of Ranibizumab (Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited) for the Treatment of Wet AMD (Age

Related Macular Degeneration) [Dr Dhanashree Ratra]

An observational, multi-center, open, study assessing the efficacy and safety of Ranibizumab

intravitreal injections (IVI) of in patients with visual impairment due to Macular edema

secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO) [Dr Jaydeep Avinash Walinjkar]

CRFB002DIN04: A multi-center, open-label, observational study to evaluate the efficacy and

safety of intravitreal injections (IVI) of Ranibizumab in patients with visual impairment due to

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) [Dr Mohammad Arif Mulla]

A Multi-Center, Open-Label, Randomized, Crossover, Aqueous Humor Bioequivalence Study of

Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.) and

Lotemax® (Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%; Bausch & Lomb, Inc.) in

Subjects With Indicated Bilateral Cataract Surgery. [DR R R Sudhir]

Treating refractory Glaucoma with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. A safety study of HIFU in

Indian Patients [Dr. Ronnie George]

Validation of Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) of diabetic retinopathy from retinal photographs

in real-world situations-Phase 2 [Dr Rajiv Raman]

Early improvement in visual functions after anti-vegf in Center involving Diabetic Macular

Edema [Dr Rajiv Raman]

Assessment of Near Contrast Sensitivity in various Ocular diseases [Dr Rajiv Raman]

To evaluate prevalence of dry eye following retinal surgery [Dr Dhanashree Ratra]

Visual Rehabilitation using video game stimulation and teleophthalmology- a pilot study [Dr

Dhanashree Ratra]

REACH- Refractive error among children [Dr. T.S. Surendran]

Impact of dichoptic training on motor fusion in amblyopia [Ms Jameel Rizwana H]

Analysis of auditory cues of visually impaired [Ms. Sarika]

Analysis of distance perception by visually impaired using auditory cues [Ms. Sarika]

A system for measurement of amblyopia and strabismus – specific quality of life using item

banking and computer adaptive testing (Eye-tem bank) [Ms Jameel Rizwana H]

ONGOING PROJECTS


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Assessment of Accommodative Microfluctuation in Accommodative Infacility Pre and Post Vision

therapy [Ms Jameel Rizwana H]Evaluating the effectiveness of a Dot Pattern Visual Cognition

Task for the assessment of visual sequencing and visualization aptitude in elementary school

children [Ms Jameel Rizwana H]

Diagnostic accuracy of indigenously developed computer based binocular vision testing and

efficacy of computer based vision therapy [Ms Jameel Rizwana H]

Incidence of undetected binocular vision anomalies among microsurgical ophthalmology

trainees at a tertiary care centre in India [Dr. Meenakshi S]

Comparison of methods of accommodation control for refractive error assessment in Indian

children [Dr. Meenakshi S]

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Prevalence of Binocular Vision anomalies among school children in rural and urban Tamilnadu

[Ms. Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen Guide: Dr Krishna Kumar R]

Effect of UV radiation on Eye [Ms. Rashima Guide: Dr. Ronnie George]

Innovative approaches in improving spectacle compliance and referral compliance in school

vision screening [Ms. N. Anuradha Guide: Dr. Krishna Kumar. R]

Visual demands in Chennai schools [Ms. Kalpa N, Guide: Dr. R.R. Sudhir]

Low vision intervention in individuals with retinal diseases [Ms. Sarika G; Guide: Dr. Rajiv

Raman]

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Assessment and correlation of change in retinal sensitivity, central retinal thickness and visual

acuity in diabetic macular edema after Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment [Dr.

Prabrisha Banerjee; Guide: Dr. Dhanashree Ratra]

Surgical outcomes in Primary Congenital Glaucoma: External trabeculotomy versus external

trabeculotomy plus trabeculectomy with or without antimetabolites [Dr. N. Vidhya; Guide: Dr.

B. Shantha]

Microperimetric Analysis of Retinal Sensitivity in Patients with Rhegmatogenous Retinal

Detachment [Dr. Chintan Dilip Desai; Guide: Dr. Chetan Rao]

Clinical Profile of Parafoveal Telangiectasia [Dr. Pathare Nikita Vivek; Guide: Dr. Susvar Pradeep]

Optical Coherence Tomography Characterization of Macular Edema Due to Uveitis and Other

Etiologies [Dr. Jayshree; Guide: Dr. Amala Elizabeth George]

Short term changes in intraocular pressure after phacoemulsification + IOL implantation in

Glaucomatous and normal eyes [Dr. Pankaj Jeswani; Guide: Dr. Ronnie George]

PH.D RESEARCH PROJECTS :

DNB THESIS PROJECTS :


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lImpact of vision correction and vision therapy on productivity and vision related quality of life of

the small scale and cottage industry workers [Dr. R. Krishna Kumar]

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SS-OCT features and ocular perfusion pressure in patient with Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

[Dr. Pritesh More; Guide: Dr. Pukhraj Rishi]

Evaluation of risk factors causing post-operative pain in corneal surface ablation surgeries and

comparison of keratometry based customized base curve bandage contact lenses and non-

customized base curve bandage contact lenses in post-operative pain management [Dr. Smita

Ghosh; Guide: Dr. R R Sudhir]

Outcomes and complications of lamellar keratoplasty [Dr. P. Soumya; Guide: Dr. Rama

Rajagopal]

Longitudinal study analyzing the Factors affecting Visual Outcomes in an Indian pediatric

population with High Hypermetropia [Dr. Varshini Ramesh; Guide: Dr. Meenakshi S]

Outcomes of congenital ptosis correction with silicone sling [Dr.K. Gowri Pratinya; Guide: Dr.

Prashant Oberoi]

Bacterial Keratitis: Etiology, microbiological profile and outcome in a tertiary centre [Dr.

Madhuri V Thallam; Guide: Dr. Meena Lakshmipathy]

To study the long term stability and complications of scleral fixated intraocular lens over a

period of 10 years [Dr. Nimisha Sharma; Guide: Dr. Ekta Rishi]

Comparison of efficacy of ivta versus intravitreal antivegf in patients with cataract and csme

having phacoemulsification [Dr. Shebin S; Guide: Dr. Shikha R Bassi]

Spectral domain optical coherence tomography and fundus fluorescein angiography features in

patients with diabetic macular edema in Indian population [Dr. Chanda Gupta; Guide: Dr.

Parveen Sen]

OCCUPATIONAL OPTOMETRY RESEARCH PROJECT:


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Dr Mamta Agarwal attended the Hyderabad Ophthalmology Association Meeting at Hyderabad,

on 3rdApril 2016 and made a presentation on “Scleritis”.

Dr Muna Bhende attended the Egyptian VR Society Annual Meeting, Cairo, 13th to 15th April

2016. She was a Panelist & Presenter of “Challenging imaging cases” and made a presentation on

“Unravelling OCT terminology & swept source OCT”.

Dr Parveen Sen, Dr Prema Padmanaban, Dr Muna Bhende, Dr Mamta Agarwal, Dr Biswas J and Dr

Shweta Agarwal participated in the 67th Annual Conference of Delhi Ophthalmological Society,

New Delhi, from 15th to 17th April 2016. Dr Parveen Sen gave a presentation on

“Electrophysiology” & “Pediatric retinal detachment”; Dr Prema Padmanaban on “Early

detection” & “Corneal epithelial barrier function: Clinical evaluation and relevance”; Dr

Mamta Agarwal on “Retinal vasculitis”; Dr Biswas J on “Multifocal serpiginous choroiditis” &

“Peer reviewed publications” and Dr Shweta Agarwal on “Innovative surgical techinique for

fornix formation with flexi symblepharon ring” and “Current trends in management of acute

chemical injury”.

Dr Meenakshi S participated in the Essentials of Pediatric Ophthalmologic Chirurgie, Karnataka

from 22nd to 24th April 2016, and she made presentations on “Traumatic cataract” and “Art and

science over corrections”.

Dr Rama Rajagopal attended the Annual Meeting of American Society of Cataract and Refractive

Surgery at Los Angeles, from 6th to 10th May 2016. She gave presentations on “Pediatric PK with

VR procedure outcome” and “Dysplasia Vs carcinoma – Clinical profile and surgical outcome”.

Dr Vikas Khetan attended the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Conference, Seattle, USA, from 1st to 15th May 2016. He made a poster presentation on

“Anterior chamber seeds in retinoblastoma, is it an indication for chemotherapy” and he made

a paper presentation on “Early delivery of at risk retinoblastoma children”.

Dr Shantha B participated in the 12th European Glaucoma Society Congress 2016 held at Prague

from 19th to 22nd June 2016. She made a poster presentation on “Prevalence, incidence and

risk factors for glaucoma and outcomes of surgical management in aniridia”.

Dr Ekta Rishi, Dr Pukhraj Rishi, Dr Shikka Bassi, Dr Geetha Iyer, Dr Niveditha Narayanan, Dr Prema

Padmanabhan, Dr Mamta Agarwal, Dr Amala E George, Dr Sudharshan S and Dr Ronnie George

attended the Indian Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery Convention on 2nd and 3rd July

2016 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. Dr Ekta Rishi gave presentations on “Cataract surgery with a

VR perspective and help from vitreous cutters”, “Cataract surgery – Uveitis & Retinal surgeon

perspective” & “Glue fixation of dislocated IOL”; Dr Pukhraj Rishi on “VR surgery in eyes with

permanent keratoprosthesis”; Dr Shikka Bassi on “Toric surprises” & “Potpourri challenging

videos”; Dr Geetha Iyer on “Management of acute chemical injuries”; Dr Niveditha Narayanan

made on “Pitfalls in the techniques of toric IOL markings”; Dr Prema Padmanabhan on “Fuchs

endothelial corneal dystrophy – a new look at an old disease”; Dr Mamta Agarwal on “Cataract

surgery in Vogt Koy anagiharadas syndromes/ sympathetic Ophthalmia… The possibilities”; Dr

Amala George on “Cataract surgery in rheumatoid arthritis… not so painful” , Dr Sudharshan on

“Cataract surgery in HIV… not so different” and Dr Ronnie George on “Cataract surgery – Uveitis

& Glaucoma…real challenge”.

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Dr Vikas Khetan attended the CME program organized by Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, on 2nd and 3rd July 2016 and he gave a presentation on “History of retinoblastoma”.

Dr Vikas Khetan attended the Eye Cancer 2016 at L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, on 9th July 2016 and he gave a presentation on “Unusual cases” and judged free papers.

Dr Ronnie George and Dr Vijaya L participated in the Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress at Thailand from 13th to 16th July 2016. Dr Ronnie George made presentations on “The APGS Guidelines: Epidemiology” & “Gaze Tracking Based Perimetry in Glaucoma” and Dr Vijaya on “Laser and surgical treatment of XFG” & “Surgery after failed trabeculectomy”.

The Department of Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreo Retinal Services of Sankara Nethralaya organized Retina Summit 2016 from 14th to 15th July 2016 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. The meeting received a very warm response with the number of participants being around 276.

“A day with Prof. Amod Gupta” – one day CME on Challenging Case Scenario was organized by the Department of Uvea & Intraocular Inflammation, Sankara Nethralaya on 16th July 2016 and 180 ophthalmologists participated in the programme.

Sankara Nethralaya organized the 27th SN Alummi Meet on 17th July 2016 at V.D. Swami Auditorium and 180 members participated in the event.

Dr Geetha Iyer and Dr Prema Padmanabhan, participated in the Eye Advance 2016 at Mumbai, from 17th to 19th July 2016. Dr Geetha Iyer gave presentations on “Management of acute chemical injury” & “Keratoprosthesis abroad overview” and Dr Prema Padmanabhan on “The corneal endothelium revisited”, “Unilateral keratoconus – does it exist” & “Co-existing ectasias of the cornea: diagnosis & management”.

Dr Biswas J participated in the Indian Eye Research Group (IEGR)-ARVO-India Chapter 23rd Annual Meeting, from 30th – 31st July 2016, at LVPEI, Hyderabad. He gave a presentation on “Tubercular uveitis and retinal vasculitis (Eales' Disease)”.

Dr Vikas Khetan attended the Telangana Ophthalmology Society Meeting at Hyderabad on 5th August 2016 and he gave a presentation on “Retinoblastoma”.

Dr Tarun Sharma, Dr Sumita Agarkar, Dr Radhika N, Dr Parivardhini A, Dr Sripriya Krishnamoorthy, Dr Geetha Iyer Krishnan, Dr Biswas J, Dr Ronnie George, Dr Shantha B, Dr Amala E George, Dr Sudha K Ganesh, Dr R Srikanth, Dr Sudhir R R, Dr Nandini Sankaranarayanan and Dr Shikha Bassi attended the 64th Annual Conference of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association at Vellore from 5th to 7th August 2016. Dr Tarun Sharma made a presentation on “Surgical Management and prophylaxis”; Dr Sumita Agarkar on “Visual acuity assessment in children” & “Complications in squint”; Dr Radhika on “Pre-operative assessments & patient counseling”. Dr Parivardhini gave a presentation on “Management of trabeculectomy complications” and made a poster on “A rare case of Miller Fisher Syndrome”. Dr Sripriya Krishnamoorthy made a presentation on “Management of malignant glaucoma” and a poster on “Management of DM detachment following cataract surgery”. Dr Geetha Iyer Krishnan made a presentation on “Chemical burns”; Dr Biswas on “Decoding the Uveitis Mesh”; Dr Ronnie George on “Evaluating a glaucoma patient”, “What else should you look for in a glaucoma patient” and “Ëstimated burden of disease in Tamil Nadu”; Dr Shantha on “Beyond tubes & trabs”; Dr Amala George on “Panuveitis – a diagnostic challenge”; Dr Sudha Ganesh on “Viral retinitis”; Dr Srikanth on “Use of technology in pediatric eye conditions” and Dr Sudhir on “Lasik – Refractive course”, “How to read & review scientific articles”. Dr. Nandini made a poster presentation on “Surgical outcomes following treatment of glaucoma in congenital” and received the Best Paper Award for the same. Dr. Shika Bassi made a video presentation on “Cataract surgery in Challenging situations” and received the Best Video Runner up Award.


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Fifteenth Dr E Vaithilingam Memorial Scientific Session was successfully conducted by the Elite

School of Optometry on 6th and 7th of August 2016 at Sri V D Swami Auditorium. Around 325

delegates participated including 103 delegates from 12 different schools of Optometry located

across the country.

Dr Suganeshwari G, Dr Pradeep S and Dr Muna P Bhende participated in the American Society of

Retina Specialists (ASRS) Meet held at San Francisco, from 9th to 14th August 2016. Dr

Suganeshwari made a poster presentation on “Proliferative retinopathy in scrub typhus - The

forgotten mighty mite”; Dr Pradeep on “Outcomes of Peripheral 360° relaxing retinectomy in

complicated retinal detachments” & “Our experience with T-Shaped Wedge Implant as Macular

Buckle for posterior staphyloma associated myopic maculopathy: A Case Series”; Dr Muna

Bhende on “Traumatic Macular Hole in paediatric age group” & “Efficacy and Safety of Multiple

Ozurdex injections in RVO and DME”.

Dr Biswas J, Dr Suchitra Pradeep, Dr Mamta Agarwal attend the 9th International Symposium on

Uveitis, from 18th to 21st August 2016 at Dublin Dr Biswas gave a presentation on

“Aetiopathogenesis of tubercular retinal vasculitis” and a poster presentation on “Swept source

optical coherence tomography in various stages of VKH”; Dr Suchitra Pradeep made a poster

presentation on “Utility of high resolution ultrasound biomicroscopy in the diagnosis and

treatment of complicated cataracts secondary” and Dr Mamta Agarwal on “Clinical profile of

ocular herpetic infections in a tertiary care center in India”.

Dr Meenakshi S and Dr Mamta Agarwal participated in the National Post Graduate CME

Programme at Taj Connemaral Chennai, from 18th to 20th August 2016. Dr Meenakshi gave

presentations on “Evaluation of Squint”, “Exodeviation & Esodeivation”, “Management of

Squint” & “Paralytic & Restrictive Strabismus” and Dr Mamta Agarwal on “Scleritis”.

Dr Iyer Geetha Krishnan participated in the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Conference at France

from 7th to 10th September 2016. She delivered an invited talk on “Unique challenges and

unmet needs for the treatment of ocular surface disease – India (South Asia)”.

Dr Prema Padmanabhan participated in the XXXIV Congress of the European Society of Cataract

and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) at Denmark, from 10th to 14th September 2016. She made a

poster presentation on “Corneal biomechanical properties assessed by corneal visualization

scheimpflug technology (Corvis ST): comparison between two eyes of patients with unilateral

keratoconus and with normal control”.

Dr J Biswas attended the Annual Meeting of Uveitis Society of West Bengal at Kolkata on 11th

September 2016. He delivered guest lectures on “Algorithm of Retino-choroditis”, “Approach to

Retinal Vasculitis”, “Application of PCR in Uveitis” and “Biopsy Pathology in Uveitis”.

Dr A. Parivadhini participated in the CME on Glaucoma & Treatment, Erode, on 18th September

2016. She made presentations on “Optic Nerve head changes and documentation” and

“Indications for surgery and pre operative preparation”.

Dr Parthapratim Datta Majumdar participated in the Eastern India Ophthalmological Congress-

(EIZOC) from 24th to 25th September 2016, at Patna and he received the Dr K R Dutta Award for

Best Paper for his poster presentation on “Hypotony in Uveitis” and gave a presentation on

“Management of Non-infectious uveitis”.

Dr T S Surendran attended the CME Program on Pediatric Ophthalmology at Giridhar Eye

Institute, Cochin, on 2nd October 2016 and gave a lecture on “Four decades of strabismus”.


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Dr. Vathsalya Vijay and Dr. Varsha Backiavathy attended the 27th Annual Oculoplasty Association

of India (OPAI), on 4th October 2016 at Baroda. Dr. Vathsalya received the Dr. C. Gupta Award' for

Best Poster for her poster presentation on “Prostaglandin Associated Periobitopathy: The

Orbital Angle”. Dr. Varsha received the 'Dr. M. Subramanyam Award' for 'Best Paper” for her

poster presentation on “Orbital Abscess- A 15 year review at a tertiary eye care centre”.

Dr Shweta S Agarwal and Dr Dhanashree Ratra attended the American Academy of

Ophthalmology Meet 2016 at Chicago from 15th to 18th October 2016. Dr Shweta Agarwal

received the Best Poster Award for the poster presentation on “Comprehensive approach to

ocular sequelae of STS- experience over a decade” and gave presentations on “Long term

outcome4 of MOOKP – 13 year study” & “IC: Type 1 Kpro”. Dr Dhanashree Ratra made a poster

presentation on “Effect of brilliant Blue G on cellular stress response in retinal pigment

epithelial cells in vitro”.

Dr Kavitha Kalaivani and Dr Sudarshan S participated in the Association of Community

Ophthalmologists of India (ACOIN 2016) at Trichy on 22nd October 2016. Dr Kavitha Kalaivani

gave a presentation on “Paediatric HIV” and Dr Sudharsan on “IRU and drug related lesions in

HIV”.

Dr Ronnie George participated in the Indian Railway Ophthalmologist Association Meeting at

Chittarajan on 22nd October 2016 and he gave presentations on “Management of Glaucoma”

and “Managing a failed filter”.

Dr Ronnie George attended the 10th General Assembly of International Association for the

Prevention of Blindness at Durban, South Africa from 27th to 30th October 2016. He gave

presentations on “The burden of glaucoma: how will we handle the massive increase in those

affected?” and “ORBIS “Eye Know”.

Dr Parveen Sen, Dr Vikas Khetan, Dr Radhika N and Dr Bipasha Mukherjee attended the NUH Eye

International Congress 2016 at Singapore, from 3rd to 5th November 2016. Dr Parveen Sen made

presentations on “Scleral fixated IOLs in ocular trauma” & “Preventing and managing complex

proliferative vitreoretinopathy in posterior segment trauma”; Dr Vikas Khetan on “Intravitreal

chemotherapy - pros & cons & considerations”; Dr Radhika N on “Repair of Brittle cornea” and

Dr Bipasha Mukherjee on “Nasolacrimal duct in orbitofocial fracture”.

Dr Radhika N and Dr Rama Rajagopal participated in the ISOT Conference 2016, Singapore from

4th to 5th November 2016. Dr Radhika gave a presentation on “Tectonic PK in fragile cornea”

and Dr Rama Rajagopal made a poster presentation on “Trauma following PK risk factors and

outcome”.

Dr Shantha B, Dr Mona Khurana, Dr Trupti Sudhir Patil, Dr Vineet Ratra and Dr Sushmita S

participated in the 26th Annual Conference of the Glaucoma Society of India at Kangra from 4th

to 6th November 2016. Dr Shantha gave presentations on “Challenges in Post VR Glaucoma”,

“Endo cyclophotocoagulation: When is it a procedure of choice “ & “Diagnosis and management

of glaucoma following keratoprosthesis”; Dr Mona Khurana on “Endoscopic

cyclophotocoagulation: Is it good for the management of refractory glaucomas”; Dr Trupti

Sudhir Patil on “IC: Post penetrating keratoplasty glaucomas: How would I evaluate, what would

I do?”; Dr Vineet Ratra on “Malignant Glaucoma: How would I treat” and Dr Sushmita on

“Management of Malignant glaucoma” & “Diurnal variation in intraocular pressure among

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Dr Prema Padmanabhan participated in the Keratoconus Theatre Conference 2016 at Bangalore

from 5th to 6th November 2016. She made presentations on “How do I define progression?” &

“Haze post CXL”.

Dr Biswas J attended the West Bengal Ophthalmology Society Meeting at Kolkata on 18th & 19th

November 2016 and gave a talk on “Algorithm of diagnosis and management of Choroiditis”.

Dr. Geetha Krishnan Iyer, Dr. Arushi Anil Kumar Goyal, Dr. Anuja Ketan Desai, Dr N Radhika and Dr

Geetha Iyer Dr Shweta Agarwal and Dr Rama Rajagopal attended the Keracon Conference from

15th to 17th December 2017 at Lavasa City, Pune. Dr. Geetha Krishnan Iyer made a video

presentation on “Melt Medley” and received the First Prize, for the same. Dr. Arushi Anil Kumar

Goyal made a Video presentation on “Boston type 2kpro surgical technique” and received the

Second Prize. Dr. Anuja Ketan Desai made a poster presentation on “Oomycete Keratitis –

Pythium insidiosum case series”; Dr N.Radhika gave a presentation on “Subconjuctival

parasite”; Dr Geetha Iyer on “MOOKP, Temprano OKP & Type II Kpros in advanced OSD”; Dr

Shweta Agarwal on “Keratoprotheses in bilateral ocular burns” and Dr Rama Rajagopal on

“Interesting cases of Neoplasia”.

Dr Sudha K Ganesh, Dr Sudarshan S and Dr Amala E George participated in the 16th Annual

Meeting of Uveitis Society of India with Annual Meeting of Retina Association of Srilanka at

Colombo from 25th to 27th November 2016. Dr Sudha Ganesh gave presentations on “Parasitic

ocular infestations: Ocular & Orbital systicercosis” & “Tubercular Uveitis – challenging case

presentation”; Dr Sudarshan S on “Rare case scenario in HIV”, “Usefulness of QuantiFERAN Gold

test in Ocular TB” & “Pre-operative inflammatory control controversies” and Dr Amala George

on “Ocular inflammation with systemic inflammatory diseases”, “Case of diagnostic challenge”

& “Diagnostic work up in Uveitis”.

Dr Suganeswari G participated in the 4th North Bengal Indian Medical Association Doctors & 10th

Tea Garden Doctors Conference, from 3rd to 4th December 2016 at North Bengal. She gave Dr

Amitava Paul Oration lecture on “Current trends in management of diabetic retinopathy, role of

ophthalmology in medicine”.

Dr Parveen Sen, Dr Lingam Gopal, Dr Dhanashree Ratra, Dr Rajiv Raman, Dr Pukhraj Rishi and Dr

Jaydeep Avinash walinjkar attended the Vitreo Retinal Society India Conference from 1st to 4th

December 2016 at Chandigrah. Dr Parveen Sen gave presentations on “Surgical outcomes of

small gauge vitrectomy in stage 4 and 5 retinopathy of prematurity” , “Electrophysiology in

retinal diseases: The underlying currents” & “Retrolental fibroplasia: “what lies beneath”; Dr

Lingam Gopal on “Refractory AMD-does switching among anti-VEGF agents helps in recalcitrant

cases”; Dr Dhanashree Ratra on “Swept source optical coherence tomography study of retinal

and choroidal morphology in Stargardt disease”& “Does switching of anti-VEGF agents in AMD

help?”; Dr Rajiv Raman on “Steroids in DME”, “Steroids – current role in the Anti-VEGF Era”&

“Automated algorithm for DR”; Dr Pukhraj Rishi on “Intra-aterial chemotherapy for

retinoblastoma: Two year results” & “Ocular metastases from systemic malignancies” and

poster presentation on “Combined antero-posterior approach in surgical management of iris-

ciliary body fungal granuloma with excision biopsy, irido-cyclectomy and vitrectomy” and Dr

Jaydeep Avinash walinjkar made a poster presentation on “Unusual presentations of bilational

Rhegmato-Genous Retinal Detachment (RRD) in children after trivial blunt injury in one eye.


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Dr B Shantha attended the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Conference at Jaipur from 2nd to 4th December 2017and she gave a presentation on “Ahmed

glaucoma valve in the management of pediatric glaucoma”.

Dr Vinata Muralidharan participated in the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society Conference held at

Bangkok, from 8th to 10th December 2016. She gave a presentation on “Tramatic cyclodialysis

cleft management: An International case series” and made poster presentations on “Outcomes

of vitreous surgery for complications of proliferative diabetic retinopathy in type I diabetes

subjects < 30 years of age” and “Intraocular Gnathostomiasis: management of six cases”

Dr J Biswas participated in the 32nd Annual Conference of Odisha State Ophthalmological

Society, Bhubaneswar on 10th December 2016 and gave a talk on “Diagnostic and therapeutic

challenges in uveitis”.

DSEK Skills Transfer Course Workshop was conducted by the Cornea Department , Sankara

Nethralaya & Sight Life from 5th to 7th January 2017 and the total number of participants were

22.

Dr Rajiv Raman participated in the Medical Retina Summit, Bhopal Ophthalmic Association

Meeting at Bhopal on 7th January 2017. He gave presentations on “Management of DME” and

“How to get the best use of OCT”.

Dr Meenakshi S, participated in the East Zone Teachers in Ophthalmology Program, at

Bhubaneswar, on 15th January 2017 and she gave presentations on “Adult learning principles

(with audience participation)”, “How to make your lectures more effective”, “Teaching in busy

outpatient clinics”, “Teaching during surgery”, “Online resources for teachers”, “How to assess

your PG's performance in the OPD/Clinic”, “Assessment of surgical performance of the PG”,

“Can a PG assess the faculty?” and “Giving effective feedback: New thinking”.

Dr J Biswas, Dr Sudha K Ganesh, Dr Amala E George, Dr Suchitra Pradeep, Dr Sudarshan S and Dr

Arshee S Ahmed attended the Uvea-3600, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, from 27th to 30th Jan

2017. Dr Biswas gave a presentation on “Immunosuppressant's in non-infectious uveitis”; Dr

Sudha Ganesh on “How not be carried over by lab reports and treat the patient clinically” &

“Scleritis diagnosis and management”; Dr Amala George on “Ocular inflammation with systemic

inflammatory disease” & “Endogenous Endophthalmitis”; Dr Suchitra Pradeep on “Herpetic

uveitis and ARN” & “UBM in uveitis”; Dr Sudarshan on “Newer presentations in HIV/AIDS patient

on HAART”, “Usefulness of Mantoux in uveitis” & “Intravitreals in uveitis” and Dr Arshee Ahmed

made a case presentation on “Case of syphilitic uveitis in an immunocompromised young male

patient presenting with diagnostic dilemma”.

Dr Pradeep S attended the Creative Workshop on Vitreo Retinal Disease Management at

Bangalore, on 04th February 2017 and gave presentations on “Macular Buckle –Our experience

at SN” and “Panelists for case presentation”.

Dr Vikas Khetan was conferred with “P Siva Reddy International Award”; Dr Pukhraj Rishi

received “C N Shroff Award”; Dr Muna Bhende received the “IJO Platinum Award” and Dr Ekta

Rishi received the “IJO Gold Award” at the conference. Dr Vikas Khetan also received the IJO

Best reviewer award at the AIOS 2017.

Ms Vanitha attended the Workshop on Histo-techniques at Anand Diagnostic Laboratory,

Bangalore, on 19th March 2017.


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lDr Kavitha Kalavani, Dr Meenakshi S, Dr Pradeep S, Dr Aditya Verma, Dr Suganeswari G, Dr Muna

Bhende, Dr Pukhraj Rishi, Dr Ekta RIshi, Dr Vikas Khetan, Dr Pramod S Bhende , Dr Lingam Gopal,

Dr Shweta Agarwal, Dr Ambika S, Dr Mamta Agarwal Dr Sudarshan S , Dr Biswas J, Dr Amitabh

Kumar, Dr Sujata Guha, Dr Akila Ramkumar, Dr Vineet Ratra, Dr Jeyalakshmi Govindan, Dr Kumar

Ravi, Dr Kumar Saurabh and Dr Md Arif Mulla attended the All India Ophthalmological Society

Meeting at Jaipur from 16th to 19th February 2017. Dr Kavitha Kalavani gave presentations on

“IC: Pediatric cataract surgery” & “Early Vs late eye at IOL in infants”; Dr Meenakshi on “IC:

What after residency?” & “Teachers in Ophthalmology – Lead instructor teaching in OR clinical

assessment”; Dr Pradeep on “IC: Basic vitrectomy techniques”, “IC: Controversies in acute

posterior segment trauma” & “Outcomes of 360 degree RR in complicated retinal detachment”.

Dr Aditya Verma made a presentation on “Inflammation vs Infection” and a poster on “To

differentiate a “Pseudo Excavation” from a true focal choroidal excavation in a case of CSR”; Dr

Suganeswari gave a presentation on “CME in hereditary and degenerative disorders”; Dr Muna

Bhende on “Unusual conditions causing/mimicking CME”, “Clean vs infected injuries –

controversies”, “Postoperative retinal detachment” & “Fluid gas exchange & PFCL- not no

simple”; Dr Vikas Khetan on “Masquerade Syndrome”, “Classification of RB” & “IOFB –

Controversies”; Dr Pramod Bhende on “Tractional CME” & “Membranes and ILM – Do you go after

them all”; Dr Lingam Gopal on “Fluid at the macula – detection & significance”, “Laser &

tamponade – how best to keep the retina” & “Managing coloboma with retinal detachment”; Dr

Shweta Agarwal on “Pythium Keratitis – Clinical profile and measures to reduce recurrence”; Dr

Ambika on “Patient with unexplained vision loss”; Dr Mamta Agarwal on “CME due to

inflammation and surgery”, “Intermediate uveitis – how would you manage?”, “Cataract

surgery in a scarred/opaque cornea” &, “Infectious and non-infection uveitis”; Dr Sudarshan on

“Necrotisign retinopathies – what all can cause?”; Dr Biswas on “VKH with and without

complications-management approach” & “Ocular sampling in uveitis”; Dr Amitabh Kumar on

“Hypopyon anterior uveitis – how do you go about it?” and Dr Sujata Guha on “Pediatric cataract

surgery in difficult situation – How different to go about?”. Dr Akila Ramkumar made a poster

presentation on “Ocular manifestation of Noonans Syndrome”; Dr Vineet Ratra on “Shall I do

tube or Trab: insights from TVT study” and Dr Kumar Ravi on “Povidone iodine induced

periocular dematistis” Dr Jeyalakshmi Govindan gave a presentation on “A case of Retinitis

Pigmentosa with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension”; Dr Kumar Saurabh on “CME due to

vascular and neovascular pathologies” and a poster on “Clinico-microbiological profile of post

cataract surgery endophthalmitis and role of PCR in the management” & “Yag laser

membranotomy: A novel treatment for sub-internal limiting membrane hemorrhage” and Dr Md

Arif Mulla made a poster presentation on “Ocular myasthenia associated with pigmentary

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IN HOUSE CONFERENCE

Retina Summit 2016

National and International dignitaries at the Retina-2016, a topical seminar organized by SN

The Guru of Vitroretina Dr SS.Badrinath with participants of the Retina- 2016

The Retina Summit was designed to be a theme based meeting so as to have a comprehensive discussion on a subject in one and half days. The theme of this meeting was “Diabetic retinopathy and Retinal VenousOcclusion.” The subject was chosen as the diabetes prevalence in India is around 69 million according to recent estimates in 2015 and diabetic retinopathy as a complication of diabetes is on the rise. The other subject in focus was Retinal venous occlusion which is nowadays seen in younger individuals due to rise in the lifestyle disorders like obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes.

The scientific sessions were moderated by Sankara Nethralaya faculty and each session had a quiz session with voting at the start and at the end of the talks which analysed the knowledge enhancement of the audience.


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There were six international speakers and twelve national speakers.

The International Speakers were:

Dr. Srinivas Sadda

Dr. Usha Chakravarthy

Dr. Arup Das

Dr. Anita Agarwal

Dr. Adnan Tufail

Sri Madabushi

The National Speakers were:

Dr. Atul Kumar

Dr. Mangat Dogra

Dr. Mahesh P. Shanmugam

Dr. R. Kim

Dr. S. Natarajan

Dr. Raja Narayanan

Dr. Dwaipayan Bharadwaj

Host Speakers:

Dr. Lingam Gopal

Dr. Pramod Bhende

Dr. Muna Bhende

Dr. Dhanashree Ratra

Dr. Rajiv Raman

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Attendance Details

Total Registrants 175 Faculty 21 Consultants 28 Fellows 40 Optometrists 8 Scientists 2 Others 2

Total 276

Proud hosts and jubilant participants at the conclusion of the Retina -2016


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Posters

There were 46 posters in Retina summit and the posters were judged by the international faculty and national faculty and awards were given to the Best poster Case Study and Best poster Case Report.

Best Case Study

Ms Durgasri Jaisankar Distance and Near Vision Changes following Intravitreal Anti-VEGF in Center Involving Diabetic Macular Edema in Phakic Eyes

Dr Chanda Gupta Correlation between the volume of macular edema on Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) with the ischemic areas on Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) in Spectralis in treatment naive Diabetic Macular Edema patients

Madanagopalan V G Systemic Factors in Central Retinal Vein Occulusion: An analysis of their influence on visual acuity

Best Case Report

Dr Aditya Verma Demonstration of microemboli with FFA (Fundus fluoresceine angiogram) in a case of proliferative retinopathy secondary to falciparum malaria.

Mr Sumeer Singh H Management of Macular Edema with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion in Polycythaemia

Dr Pradeep Sagar Treat or not to treat – Dilemma !!!!

Dr Karthikeya R Bilateral concurrent combined central retinal vein and artery occlusion

Dr Anumeha Priyadarshini Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion with Non Clinical Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion after scuba diving

The Retina Summit 2016 was well appreciated for the format of the meeting, the quality of discussions and the facilities at the meeting. Particular praise was accorded to the food and the venue and of course the hospitality of Sankara Nethralaya.

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Clockwise – Proud winners of white paper presentations in a jubilant mood, participants observe the proceedings in rapt attention, Participants study the posters exhibited at the venue with great interest, Dr

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Dr Vasanthi Badrinath lights the auspicious lamp at the inaugural of the Retina-2016 as Dr SS.Badrinath looks on

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The Major highlights of the meeting

The use of LED screen with “Watch out” provided for excellent screening of presentations even when viewed at a distance.

The inaugural function was a unique event with a theme that was " Guru Devo Bhava" with speakers sharing the values they imbibed from the Gurus which shaped their thoughts and lives including their careers."

The highlight of the evening function was live painting by National Talent Mr. Vilas Nayak who is well known for the speed at which he paints on stage, live in front of an audience.

Travel grants in the form of waiver of stay at the venue was awarded to 7 Vitreoretina fellows who had recently finished fellowship.

The one and a half day meeting received 15 Credit points from the Tamil Nadu MGR University.

The Meeting was designed as a Go-Green initiative to minimise use of paper.


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Dr Aung Tin, Dr. CC Khor and Dr. Jay Ji - Ye Wei from the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biopsy, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, visited our foundation on 9th April 2016.

Dr Richa Verma, Lecturer in Vision Science, School of Medicine – Optometry and Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia visited our foundation on 30th April 2016 and gave a lecture on “Isolating outer and inner retinal contribution to Human Electroretinogram (ERG)”.

Prof Mo Jalie, Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), United Kingdom visited our foundation on 21st May 2016 and gave a guest lecture on “Recent Trends in Ophthalmic Dispensing”.

Prof Amod Gupta visited our foundation on 16th July 2016 and delivered a special lecture on “An interactive CME on Uveitis and Intraocular Inflammation”.

Prof John Robson, Senior Research Professor of Vision Science, University of Houston College of Optometry & Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, visited our foundation on 19th August 2016 and gave a guest lecture on “Contrast Sensitivity in a Clinical Context: A little history and a new approach”.

Mr Justin from Genome Institute of Singapore visited the Bioinformatics lab on 3rd August 2016.

Dr Timothy Lai, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Chinese Univ. of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, visited the research laboratories on 26th August 2016.

Dr Namrata Sharma from AIIMS Delhi visited our foundation and gave a talk on “Diagnosis and management of microbial Keratitis”on 21st September 2016

Shri K B Jayaram Reddy's sons from Koramangala, Bangalore, donors of VI Floor, Kamalnayan Bajaj Research Centre, visited the foundation on 17th October 2016.

Maj Gen JKS Parihar, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi visited our foundation on 21st October 2016.

Dr Arup Chakrabarti from Chakrabarti Eye Care Centre, Trivandrum visited our foundation on 11th November 2016 and delivered a lecture on “Complications in Cataract Surgery”.

Dr Jai Shankar, Chairman-International Medical Graduate Subcommittee, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London visited our foundation on 09th November 2016.

Dr S Ramakrishnan, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist, Apollo Hospital, Chennai visited our foundation on 12th November 2016 and delivered a guest lecture on “Biologics basics and applications in Uveitis and other Inflammatory disease of the Eye”.

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Dr Sundaramoorthy, Professor of Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai, visited the research laboratories on 15th November 2016.

Dr K Murali, Interventional Neuroradiologist, MIOT Hospital, Chennai, visited our foundation on 18th November 2016 and delivered a lecture on “Interventional neuro-radiology applications in neuro-ophthalmology”.

Dr A S Karthikeyan, Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Ocular Geneticist CMER (Shenzhen), Dennis Lam Eye Hospital, Shenzhen, China visited our foundation on 17th November 2016 and gave a talk on “Genotype phenotype correlation in ocular disease”.

Dr Jesse L Berry, MD, USC-CHLA, Keck School of Medicine, USA visited our foundation on 21st November 2016 and delivered a lecture on “Ocular Oncology”.

Ms Nandita Chopra, South Asia Representative for National Institutes of Health (NIH), at US Embassy, New Delhi, visited the research laboratories on 1st December 2016.

Dr Mishra Kavita, Head, UCSF Proton Radiation Therapy Centre of Uveal Melanoma, USA visited our foundation on 15th December 2016 and delivered a lecture on “Stereotactic Radiation in Uveal Melanoma”.

Dr Chitra Ramamurthy from The Eye Foundation visited our foundation on 19th December 2016 and gave a talk on “Toric Intraocular Lens”.

Prof Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan from University of Wateloo, Canada visited our foundation on 20th December 2016 and delivered a talk on “Evaluation of Optics”.

Dr A V Ramanan, Paediatric Rheumatologist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK, visited our foundation on 21st December 2016 and gave a lecture on “Biological in Uveitis”.

Dr R N Banerjee, Consultant Pharmacist, Formerly Chief Pharmaceutical Chemist, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London visited the research laboratories on 27th January 2017.

Dr Srinivasan Paramasivam from Apollo Hospital, Chennai visited our foundation on 03rd February 2017 and delivered a lecture on “Vascular Intervention around the Orbit”.

Prof Jon Watson, Dean School of Medicine and Prof Jagat Kanwar, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia visited the research Laboratories on 28th February 2017.

Dr Krishnakumar Venkateswaran, from M/s Tatwam Research Foundation, California visited the research laboratories on 28th Feburary 2017.

Dr Aparna Ramasubramanian, Assistant Professor, University of Louisville, USA visited our foundation on 04th March 2017 and gave a talk on “Paradigm shift in the management of Retinoblastoma”.

Mr Jawahar (Jay) Malhotra, publisher of Indo American News, USA visited our foundation on 30th March 2017.

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