KARACHI: Medical experts discussed latest developments in ophthalmology, prevention of blindness, eye banking and donation and gaps in treatment at the annual ophthalmological conference and the third international conference on paediatric ophthalmology.

The three-day events were organised by the Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan (OSP). The moots were aimed at updating the skills of doctors, especially young ones, through academic and scientific presentation, instructional courses and workshops.

The proceedings started with scientific workshops at the Pakistan Medical Association organised by Hashmani Hospital and Patel Hospital.

Later, there were plenary sessions with international speakers, Dr Rony Sayegh from the US, Dr Rohit Shetty from India on virtual platform and Prof Idrees Adhi on retinopathy of prematurity, cornea and refractive surgery. OSP president Dr Qazi Wasiq moderated the sessions.

Published in Dawn, November 30th, 2021