STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The scientific lecture on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) was organized by the Department of Ophthalmology at Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (ASCOMS) to create awareness about the disease which is gaining significance in presentation among the new born(s) in a great way.
Among the speakers was Retina Specialist of the country and Director (Quality Assurance) LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.
The others who spoke on the occasion were Dr. Eshita Gupta, Dr. Yugindu Raizada who gave an overview of the disease and its prevalence. Dr. Jalali gave an insight on Retinopathy of Prematurity, the incidence of which is on an increase due to lack of awareness leading to blindness among children. She laid emphasis on a joint and collaborative project involving the Ophthalmologists and Pediatricians of the Hospital to work together to overcome this fast growing disease and thereby preventing blindness in children.
Dr. Ashok Sharma Prof. & Head Ophthalmology Govt. Medical College, Jammu described the ever increasing incidence of ROP in population of Jammu and Kashmir as a morbidities hazard in years to come.
Dr. Pavan Malhotra, the Chief Guest on the occasion described Dr. Subhadra Jalali as the pioneer in the field of Retinopathy of Prematurity and appreciated her efforts for creating awareness among the rural folklore and preventing blindness in infants.
Dr. Jalali, the daughter of the soil was felicitated on the occasion by the Chief Guest in presence of the Organizing Secretary and Head of the Department Ophthalmology Dr. Renu Hashia and Dr. Ashok Sharma.
Others who attended in addition to the faculty of staff and ASCOMS were Dr. Manisha Sethi Prof. & Head Ophthalmology, Govt. Medical College, Kathua, Dr. Bhavani Raina Additional Prof. Ophthalmology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu.
