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Invitation
On behalf of the Goa Ophthalmological Association we would like to invite you for our 7th Annual State Conference to be held on 21st & 22nd September 2024 at the Fern Kadamba Hotel & Spa, Old Goa. Join us for a weekend of scientific discussions and the latest trends in ophthalmology. We promise you an enriching experience in the land of Sea, Sand & Academics!
We look forward to your participation at the conference.
Dev Bare Koru!
Organising Committee
Executive Committee Members
- Dr. Kadambari Kulkarni
- Dr. Rajesh Bhat
- Dr. Olive Moraes
- Dr. Girish Velis
Conference Committee Members
- Dr. Shweta Khandeparkar
- Dr. Aparna Naik
- Dr. Manasi Prabhudesai
- Dr. Sanjay Bandekar
- Dr. Vishaka Naik
- Dr. Tanvi Poy Raiturcar
- Dr. Nikita Wagle
- Dr. Sean Socrates Da Silva
Last Date Extended To
31st August 2024
Free Paper Session
Poster Session
- Format for paper session and poster session abstracts
- Purpose
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- Format for case report abstracts
- Introduction
- Case Details
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Abstracts should be limited to 200 words.
- Abstract to be submitted at goaconference2024@gmail.com with "Abstract Submission" as the subject.
- Registration for conference is mandatory for paper/poster presentation and proof of registration has to be submitted along with the abstract.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
* The conference has been accredited by 6 CME credits for attending delegates by the Goa Medical Council vide letter No. GMC/21/Accr/2024/ 571 dated:23-08-2024
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
7th GOA CONFERENCE 2024
DATES: 21st and 22nd September 2024
VENUE: The Fern Kadamba Hotel & Spa, Old Goa
Day 1 - 21.09.24 – Saturday
| Time | Session | Topics | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.00 am - 10.00 am | REGISTRATION | ||
| 10.00 am - 10.45 am | GLAUCOMA | - Tips and Tricks for
successful Trabeculectomy - MIGS Primer – A beginner’s guide |
Dr. A. Parivadhini |
| 10.45 am – 11.30 am | ORBIT, OCULOPLASTY | - From impact to recovery:
Management of orbital and
adnexal trauma - A case based approach to orbital tumors |
Dr. Vathsalya Vijay |
| 11.30 am – 12.15 pm | CORNEA | - Microbial keratitis:
Debugging the bugs - Managing corneal blindness – Role of KPro |
Dr. Pranav More Dr. Sean Socrates Da Silva Dr. Jeena Mascarenhas |
| 12.15 pm – 12.45 pm | AIOS SESSION RETINA |
- Wide field imaging – a new paradigm - Surgical management of PDR | Dr. Prashant Bawankule |
| 12.45 pm – 1.15 pm | CATARACT | Physiological IOP Phaco: Emerging trend in cataract surgery with active fluidics | Dr. Sourabh Patwardhan |
| 1.15 pm - 2.30 pm | LUNCH | ||
| 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm | CATARACT | - Phakic IOLs - Catch 22: Difficult surgical situations - Management of iris abnormalities |
Dr. Shilpa Kodkany Dr. Nidhi Patwardhan Dr. Sourabh Patwardhan Dr. Prashant Bawankule |
| 4.00 pm - 4.15 pm | HIGH TEA | POSTER PRESENTATION | |
| 4.15 pm - 5.00 pm | INAUGURAL FUNCTION | ||
| 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm | DR. JOAO FILIPE FERREIRA ORATION | Dr. J. S. Titiyal | |
| 7.30 pm onwards | VISIONARY VIBES: ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOLLOWED BY GALA DINNER |
Day 2 - 22.09.24 – Sunday
| Time | Session | Topics | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.00 am - 10.00 am | FREE PAPER PRESENTATION | ||
| AIOS SESSION | |||
| 10 am - 10.45 am | OCULAR ONCOLOGY | - Retinoblastoma 2024: what’s new? | - Dr. Santosh Honavar |
| 10.45 am - 11.30 am | GLAUCOMA | - Glaucoma diagnostics: new frontiers in structure and function assessment | - Dr. Manoj Mathur |
| 11.30 am – 12.15 pm | UVEA | - Management of
posterior uveitis:
advances in
diagnostics and
therapeutics - Uveitis pitfalls: key mistakes to avoid. |
- Dr. Padmamalini Mahendradas |
| 12.15 pm – 1.00 pm | VOCAL FOR LOCAL | - Counselling in
Ophthalmology - Strategies for Target Emmetropia in Ophthalmic Practice - Modern Day Monofocal - Life Begins at 33 cm |
- Dr. Girish Velis - Dr. Chandrakant Gaonker - Dr. Sean Socrates Da Silva |
| 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm | PRIZE DISTRIBUTION & VALEDICTORY FUNCTION | ||
| 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm | LUNCH |
* The conference has been accredited by 6 CME credits for attending delegates by the Goa Medical Council vide letter No. GMC/21/Accr/2024/ 571 dated:23-08-2024
Registration Rates
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| Member | 5000 |
| Non-Member | 5500 |
| Spouse/ Children (above 5 yrs) | 4500 |
| PG students/ Residents | 4000 |
Points to Note:
- All rates are inclusive of taxes.
- Cancellation is permitted up to 15th August 2024 against a request addressed to the Organising Secretary.
- Delegate kit for Spot Registrants will be subject to availability.
- Duplicate Badge will be replaced at the registration counter upon payment of a fee of Rs. 1,000/-.
- Letter of proof of residency from HOD is required to be submitted along with registration form.
General Guidelines for doing Online payment &
Filling the Registration Form
1
Choose the Bank Transfer option in GPay/ Phone Pe
2
Type the Account Number & IFSC code as mentioned below
GOA OPTHALMOLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONCanara Bank - Margao Branch
Acc no: 0314101066598 IFSC: CNRB0000314
3
The Account name will flash out. Payment amount to be entered and paid.
4
Screenshot of the payment to be taken and uploaded when filling the last column in the Registration form
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Once the payment is done and screenshot is taken, Fill the registration form by clicking on the link below