Abstract

Theme: Cluster Endophthalmitis – Clinical Management and Beyond

Overview: The session recognizes that all ophthalmologists are united in their vision to eliminate blindness, and also have a common fear of a cluster outbreak at their practice. VISION 2020 INDIA brings together best practices from amongst its fraternity to help share knowledge and experience amongst AIOS members.

Chair: Dr R D Ravindran, Chairman, Aravind Eye Care System

Co-Chair: Dr Taraprasad Das, Advisor, LVPEI

Moderator: Dr Lingam Gopal, Sr. Consultant, Sankara Netralaya

1. Cluster Endophthalmitis- Overview &Investigation – Dr Anika Amritanand(Professor and Head – Outreach Services Department of Ophthalmology, CMC Vellore) – 8 mins

2. OT Best Practices – Checklists & Beyond – Dr Harpreet Kapoor(Regional Inclusive EyeHealth Advisor (Asia), CBM) – 8 mins

3. Endophthalmitis- Current Management – Dr Hema Joshi (Consultant, and Head-Research and Academics, Gomabai Netralaya) – 8 mins

4. NPCBVI Guidelinesfor Cataract Surgerym – Prof. Praveen Vashist (Officer-In Charge, Community Ophthalmology Dr RP Centre of Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS) – 8 mins

5. Reputation Management in a Crisis – Dr Kaushik Murali (President Medical Administration, Quality & Education, Sankara Eye Foundation India) – 8 mins

Panel Discussion – Cluster Outbreak – What went well, whatcould have been better? – 35 mins

Panelists

1. Dr R D Ravindran, Chairman, Aravind Eye Care System

2. Dr Taraprasad Das, Advisor, LVPEI

3. Dr Lingam Gopal, Sr. Consultant, Sankara Netralaya

4. Dr Minija, Endophthalmitis TASS (EnTASS) Committee, Sankara Eye Foundation

5. Dr Thomas Kuriakose, Giridhar Eye Institute

6. Dr Thomas Cherian, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Little Flower Hospital andResearch Centre

Moderator:

1. Dr Padma Paul,Professor – Outreach Services Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Conclusions – Dr Phanindra Babu CEO,VISION 2020 INDIA – 5 mins

1	Cluster Endophthalmitis- Overview &Investigation	Dr Anika Amritanand	watch video
2	OT Best Practices – Checklists & Beyond	Dr Harpreet Kapoor	watch video
3	Endophthalmitis- Current Management	Dr Hema Joshi	watch video
4	NPCBVI Guidelinesfor Cataract Surgerym	Prof. Praveen Vashist	watch video
5	Reputation Management in a Crisis	Dr Kaushik Murali	watch video