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Summary:
An ophthalmology conference called “Surgical Strike 360,” organized by Rajan Eye Care and the Young Ophthalmologists Society of India (YOSI), was held in Chennai. Due to regulations, live surgeries were replaced with deferred live surgeries. Ophthalmologist V.M. Sankaran received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Ranganathan was honored for creating a myopia-screening calendar. The conference featured a variety of ophthalmology subspecialties and was inaugurated by T.S. Surendran, chairman of Sankara Nethralaya.
News Article:
Chennai Hosts 11th Annual ‘Surgical Strike 360’ Ophthalmology Conference
CHENNAI, India – January 4, 2026 – Ophthalmologists from across India gathered in Chennai for the 11th annual ‘Surgical Strike 360’ conference, a two-day event organized by Rajan Eye Care and the Young Ophthalmologists Society of India (YOSI). The conference, which concluded yesterday, featured presentations, discussions, and deferred live surgery demonstrations covering various ophthalmological subspecialties.
T.S. Surendran, Chairman of Sankara Nethralaya, inaugurated the conference on Saturday. Dr. Mohan Rajan, Chairman & Medical Director of Rajan Eye Care, noted that regulatory changes from the National Medical Commission prevented live surgeries this year, but the deferred live surgeries provided an equally engaging experience.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to V.M. Sankaran, recognizing his significant contributions to the field. Additionally, Ranganathan, an ophthalmologist from Namakkal, was honored for his innovative myopia-screening calendar, which has been distributed to schools in several districts.
The conference included sessions on cataract, refractive surgery, glaucoma, vitreoretina, cornea, oculoplasty, squint, and intravitreal injections, demonstrating the breadth of expertise within the Indian ophthalmology community.
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