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Defence MoS Sanjay Seth to Inaugurate India’s First Global Ophthalmology Research Meet

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference, AIOS-AFOU 2026, on May 9 in Delhi. The two-day event, co-hosted by Army Hospital's Ophthalmology Department, will bring together nearly 200 ophthalmologists and military eye specialists to foster civil-military cooperation. Three Service Chiefs and the Defence Secretary are expected to attend, highlighting the event's national importance. The conference will feature international experts like Prof Harminder Singh Dua and Dr Colin Siang Hui Tan, covering advances across all major ophthalmology subspecialties.

Key Points: Sanjay Seth Inaugurates Global Ophthalmology Research Meet

  • Defence MoS Sanjay Seth to inaugurate AIOS-AFOU 2026
  • Two-day conference on May 9-10 at Manekshaw Centre
  • 200+ ophthalmologists, including military specialists
  • Renowned international experts Prof Harminder Singh Dua and Dr Colin Tan to attend
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Defence MoS Sanjay Seth to inaugurate global ophthalmology research meet tomorrow

Defence MoS Sanjay Seth inaugurates AIOS-AFOU 2026, India's first international ophthalmology research conference, with 200 experts and global faculty.

"This event will see the three Service Chiefs and the Defence Secretary in attendance, underscoring the national importance and tri-service character of the event. - Official statement"

New Delhi, May 8

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference being co-hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital, Delhi, on Saturday, an official said.

The two-day event will bring together nearly 200 renowned ophthalmologists from across the country alongside the finest military eye specialists and aims to foster meaningful civil-military cooperation in ophthalmology.

The conference, on May 9 and 10, is being organised by the Department in collaboration with the All-India Ophthalmological Society at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, an official statement said on Friday.

This event, named All-India Ophthalmological Society - Armed Forces Ophthalmology Update (AIOS-AFOU 2026), will also see the three Service Chiefs and the Defence Secretary in attendance, underscoring the national importance and tri-service character of the event.

It will cover the subject of ophthalmology comprehensively, encompassing the latest advances across all major subspecialties. More than 100 distinguished faculty drawn from AIIMS, New Delhi; PGI, Chandigarh; LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad; Sankara Netralaya, Chennai; Aravind Eye Care System, among other institutes, will attend the conference.

Two internationally acclaimed ophthalmologists -- Chair and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Nottingham, UK, Professor Harminder Singh Dua and Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinician Researcher at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Dr Colin Siang Hui Tan -- will also take part in the event.

Dua is renowned worldwide for his pioneering research in chemical ocular injuries and his landmark discovery of Dua's Layer, a paradigm-shifting contribution to corneal anatomy.

Dr Colin Siang Hui Tan heads the Fundus Image Reading Centre at the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, and is renowned for his expertise in retinal imaging, diabetic retinopathy, and AI-driven ophthalmic diagnostics, said the statement.

The conference would serve as an inspiring platform for young serving ophthalmologists from across the country to showcase their skills and simultaneously learn from the experts of the craft.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's great to see India hosting such a high-level ophthalmology conference with international experts. The focus on civil-military cooperation is particularly interesting - hopefully this will lead to better eye care solutions for our troops and civilians alike. The AI-driven diagnostics from Singapore expert sounds promising too.
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Kavya N
Thoda sa disappointment hai ki Defence MoS inaugurate kar rahe hain, jabki yeh ek medical research conference hai. Healthcare events mein political figures ki jagah medical experts ko hona chahiye. 😐 But overall, sub-specialties ka coverage aur young ophthalmologists ke liye yeh platform bahut valuable hoga.
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James A
Impressive lineup of institutes - AIIMS, PGI, LV Prasad, Sankara Netralaya and Aravind Eye Care all under one roof. The 200 ophthalmologists and 100 faculty members suggest this will be a substantial event. Looking forward to see what innovations come out of the AI-driven diagnostics discussions.
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Rohit P
Yehi to chahiye - civil-military cooperation! 🔥 Army hospitals mein jo expertise hai, woh civilian hospitals ke saath share honi chahiye. Aur dua's layer discover karne wale professor Ka aana to icing on the cake hai. Ummeed hai ki is conference se koi practical treatment guidelines bhi niklenge.
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Michael C
The presence of three Service Chiefs and Defence Secretary underscores the strategic importance of military medicine. As someone working in healthcare, I'm particularly interested in

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