GEI presents Original Research Work at Annual Conference of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Released on = May 2, 2007, 4:22 am
Press Release Author = InfoMailers.com
Industry = Healthcare
Press Release Summary = Scientific Presentations in all three categories - Video, Poster and Paper
GEI is awarded three prizes in Ophthalmic Photography
Press Release Body = Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India, Thursday, May 2, 2007 (InfoMailers.com):: Grewal Eye Institute (GEI), the premier comprehensive Eye Care Institute based at Chandigarh, has participated in the scientific deliberations of the 5-day Annual Conference 2007 of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) held at San Diego from 28th April to 2nd May 2007. Dr SPS Grewal, CEO of GEI presented Original Research Work in all three categories of Scientific Presentation - Video, Poster and Paper. GEI was awarded the distinction of winning two 3rd Prizes as well as one \'Honorable Mention\' in the prestigious Ophthalmic Photography Competition at the Conference.
Dr. SPS Grewal, presented \"Anterior Segment Pathologies Captured on Scheimpflug Video\" as a Video Presentation in the ASCRS Film Festival while the Research Paper presented during the paper session was \"Quantitative Evaluation of Changes in Anterior Segment Biometry After Peripheral Laser Iridotomy Using Pentacam Scheimpflug System in Eyes with Primary Angle Closure\". The glaucoma clinic of GEI had an exciting poster presentation \"Using Artificial Intelligence to Detect Glaucoma\". The efforts made by GEI to present quality research work were highly appreciated by the faculty and the delegates in USA.
GEI won the 3rd Prize in the Ophthalmic Photography Competition in both the sections \'Gonio Photography\' and \'The Eye as Art\' and also bagged one \'Honorable Mention\' in \'The Eye as Art\' section. These prizes were awarded to the best photographs submitted by Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Photographers from over 60 countries to the Ophthalmic Photographers\' Society (OPS) during the ASCRS Annual Scientific Symposium.
Speaking after his return to Chandigarh, Dr Grewal said, \"It is a matter of pride and honour for us at GEI to represent India in the prestigious ASCRS Annual Conference. Such meets provide us significant platforms not only to present cutting-edge research work being done at our institute to the international Ophthalmic Community but also to witness and harness the latest developments in the field of eye-care.\" For more information about these presentations and the research work undergoing at GEI please visit www.gei.co.in .
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is an independent non-profit organization founded in August of 1974 to disseminate information about anterior segment ophthalmic surgery. Since 1974, ASCRS has seen anterior segment surgery develop into a highly sophisticated form of ophthalmic treatment. Through its educational programs and services, ASCRS has become the physicians\' primary source of up-to-date information on scientific developments within the field, as well as the regulatory decisions that affect ophthalmic practices.
About Grewal Eye Institute
Grewal Eye Institute, India\'s first ISO 9001:2000 certified eye hospital, is the premium eyecare centre. The 20,000 sq. ft. centrally air conditioned Institute is equipped with over 50 hi-tech imported machines including the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for structural assessment of retina, Multifocal ERG and VEP for functional assessment of the retina, GDX-VCC, the glaucoma detection examination for the assessment of nerve fiber layers, VISUAL FIELD Perimetry for the peripheral vision assessment, YAG-LASER for the treatment of Glaucoma and after-cataract, VISX Custom Vue LASIK and EPI-LASIK for removal of glasses and the PENTACAM for accurate assessment of the corneal thickness. GEI is staffed by a team of 9 highly qualified Ophthalmologists, including Dr Grewal, with a cumulative experience of over 34 years. Over 2000 surgeries are performed annually at GEI. The dedicated team at GEI including the nurses and medical technicians ensure that your problem is accurately diagnosed in the very first visit.
GEI regularly conducts various programs & symposiums to discuss and share its experience with the practicing ophthalmologists and general medical practitioners at its own centrally air conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 250 seats. The Institute also organizes general public education seminars regarding various eye disorders, their treatment, and the recent advancement in the eye care besides organizing Free Eye Camps from time to time in the region. GEI also published its own series of eight public education brochures on various eye diseases to educate the general public. These are available for free at GEI and can also be downloaded from www.gei.co.in
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Hospital Contact ::
Dr. S. P. S. Grewal (Former Associate Professor, Deptt. of Ophthalmology, PGIMER, Chandigarh) Grewal Eye Institute The Premier Institute for COMPLETE Eye Care (ISO 9001:2000 Certified) SCO 166-169, Sector 9-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh - 160 009 (India) Ph : +91-172-2747118, 5018969, 98140 16169 Fax : +91-172-2744843 Mail : drgrewal@gmail.com Website :www.gei.co.in
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