GEI TEAM PRESENTS RESEARCH PAPERS AT WORLD`S LARGEST EYE RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE
Released on = March 15, 2007, 3:41 am
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ARVO AWARDS TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP TO YOUNG GEI DOCTOR
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Chandigarh, India, Thursday, March 15, 2007 (InfoMailers.com):: A 4-member team of ophthalmologists representing Grewal Eye Institute (GEI), the premier comprehensive Eye Care Institute based at Chandigarh, has returned to Chandigarh after participating in the 4-day Asia ARVO Meet 2007 of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) from March 2-5, 2007 at Singapore. The GEI team, led by its CEO Dr. SPS Grewal, presented 3 Papers and 3 Posters on Pioneering Research Work done by GEI at the Asia ARVO Meet 2007, the largest and most comprehensive research meeting in the field of ophthalmology and vision in the world.
Also ARVO awarded Dr Rajeev Jain, from GEI, with their prestigious Travel Fellowship, an award targeted at young investigators who present high quality research findings and show potential for future significant research accomplishments.
Returning to Chandigarh Dr Grewal said, "The 2007 Asia ARVO Meet is the biggest platform to present and witness the most cutting edge research done in our field. It is a great experience and an honour not only to see for oneself all that is new in ophthalmology but to get the opportunity to actually show your work and define the latest in world standards. These platforms showcase our development as a Super Specialty Center that caters to all varied fields of eye care."
The GEI team consisting of Dr SPS Grewal, Dr Dilraj Singh, Dr Ajay Aurora and Dr Rajeev Jain presented 3 Free Papers on 1) A New, Safe Technique For Stable Fixation of Scleral Fixated Intra-Ocular Lens; One paper in Retina Field, 2) Quantitative Evaluation Of Changes In Anterior Segment Biometry Following Peripheral Laser Iridotomy Using Scheimpflug Imaging In Eyes With Primary Angle Closure and 3) Predictive Value Of Anterior Chamber Volume On Scheimpflug Imaging In Eyes With Narrow Angle. The first paper pertained to the Retina while the other two papers were in Glaucoma Field.
The Team also presented 3 Posters 1) Surgical Management of a Long Existing Dry Retinal Fold, 2) Evaluation Of Disc Area and Axial Length Influence on Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness; and 3) Comparison of Pre-Operative Intravitreal Bevacizumab Combined Pars Plana Vitrectomy and IOL Implantation as a Combination Procedure Compared to Pars Plana Vitrectomy With IOL Implantation alone in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, at the meet.
Established in 1928, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) is a membership organization of more than 11,700 eye and vision researchers from over 70 countries. The Association encourages and assists its members and others in research, training, publication and dissemination of knowledge in vision and ophthalmology.
Grewal Eye Institute, India's first ISO 9001:2000 certified eye hospital, is the single stop for all your eye care needs under one roof. The 20,000 sq. ft. air conditioned space houses over 50 hi-tech imported machines including the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for Glaucoma assessment, GDX-VCC, the Glaucoma Detection Examination for the assessment of nerve fiber layers, VISUAL FIELD Perimetry for the peripheral visual assessment, YAG-LASER for the treatment of Glaucoma and cataract, LASIK and EPI-LASIK for removal of glasses and the PENTACAM for accurate assessment of the corneal thickness etc. A total of 9 Ophthalmologists, including Dr Grewal, with a cumulative experience of over 34 years performing over 2000 surgeries annually at GEI, along with numerous nurses and medical technicians ensure that your problem is diagnosed in the very first visit.
Grewal Eye Institute regularly conducts various programs & symposiums to share the knowledge and experience with the practicing ophthalmologists and general medical practitioners at its own centrally air conditioned auditorium with the seating capacity of 250 seats. The Institute also conducts various public awareness programs time to time to educate general public regarding various eye disorders, and their treatment, and the advancement in the eye care services besides organizing Free Eye Camps from time to time in the region. Grewal Eye Institute also educates the general public with public education brochures. It has its own series of eight brochures on various Eye diseases.
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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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