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condition often observed in keratoconus patients. opportunity to practice these specialised skills
under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Internationally recognised experts further The combination of theoretical insights and
enriched the program. Prof. Shehzad Naroo hands-on training equipped attendees with
delivered a detailed session on scleral toricity, the tools needed to deliver improved care to
emphasising its role in achieving a better fit and keratoconus patients.
improved visual outcomes for irregular corneas.
Prof. Konrad Pesudovs concluded the scientific The success of the conference is a testament
sessions with a thought-provoking presentation to the dedication of the Optometry team at
on quality of life in keratoconus, discussing the Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, who worked
condition’s profound impact on daily living and tirelessly over the past two months to organise
the critical role of visual rehabilitation. this impactful event. Special recognition goes
to the Contact Lens team for setting a high
Following the scientific sessions, the standard of excellence, and to optometrists Ms
post-lunch program featured two hands-on Shweta, Dr Ram Kailash, and Mr Brajesh for their
workshops designed to provide attendees with integral roles in the planning and execution of
practical experience in specialised contact lens the conference. Their hard work ensured that
fitting for keratoconus. The Scleral Contact every aspect of the event ran smoothly and left a
Lens Workshop, led by Mr Gagan Sahni, offered lasting impression on the attendees.
participants a comprehensive understanding of
fitting scleral lenses for advanced keratoconus Positive feedback from participants
and irregular corneas. Participants learned to underscored the value of the conference, with
select lenses, assess scleral lens parameters, and many attendees praising the high-quality
address fitting-related challenges to optimise content, expert guidance, and hands-on learning
patient comfort and visual clarity. opportunities. This enthusiastic response
highlights the continuing need for educational
The RGP Contact Lens Workshop, conducted initiatives in keratoconus management within
by Mr. Mukesh Kumar and Ms. Shweta Chitranshi, the optometry and ophthalmology communities.
was highly interactive and focused on the
selection and fitting of RGP lenses for mild Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital remains
to moderate keratoconus cases. The session committed to supporting continued education,
included essential fitting techniques, trial fittings, fostering collaboration, and advancing patient
and guidance on how RGP lenses can help care in keratoconus management. This
stabilise vision and slow disease progression in conference represents another significant
keratoconus patients. milestone in the hospital’s mission to enhance
knowledge and skills in visual rehabilitation,
The workshops received enthusiastic feedback ultimately improving the quality of life for
from participants, who greatly appreciated the keratoconus patients across the country.
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