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India's First International Ophthalmology Research Conference Inaugurated in Delhi

Union MoS Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference in New Delhi from May 9-10. The event, named AIOS-AFOU 2026, will bring together 200 renowned ophthalmologists and military eye specialists. Key international experts include Prof. Harminder Singh Dua and Dr. Colin Siang Hui Tan. The conference aims to foster civil-military cooperation and showcase the latest advances in ophthalmology.

Key Points: India's First International Ophthalmology Conference in Delhi

  • Union MoS Sanjay Seth inaugurates India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference
  • Two-day event held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment
  • Features 200+ ophthalmologists, global experts, and military specialists
  • Aims to foster civil-military cooperation and showcase latest advances in ophthalmology
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Union MoS Sanjay Seth to inaugurate India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference in New Delhi

Union MoS Sanjay Seth inaugurates India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference in New Delhi, featuring global experts and military-civil cooperation.

"The event will bring together nearly 200 renowned ophthalmologists from across the country alongside the finest military eye specialists. - Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, May 8

The Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital, New Delhi, in collaboration with All-India Ophthalmological Society, is set to host India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, from May 9 to 10, Defence Ministry said.

This two-day academic event, named All-India Ophthalmological Society - Armed Forces Ophthalmology Update (AIOS-AFOU 2026), will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS) Defence Sanjay Seth, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.

The Chief of Defence Staff, the three Service Chiefs and the Defence Secretary will be in attendance, underscoring the national importance & Tri-service character of the event.

The event will bring together nearly 200 renowned ophthalmologists from across the country alongside the finest military eye specialists. 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; and Sankara Netralaya, Chennai; Aravind Eye Care System among other institutes will attend the conference, the release stated.

Two internationally acclaimed ophthalmologists - Chair & Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Nottingham, UK Prof Harminder Singh Dua and Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist & Clinician Researcher at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore Colin Siang Hui Tan - will also take part in the event. Harminder Singh Dua is renowned worldwide for his pioneering research in chemical ocular injuries and his landmark discovery of the Dua's Layer, a paradigm-shifting contribution to corneal anatomy. 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, the release stated.

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. It aims to foster meaningful civil-military cooperation in ophthalmology.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Not an Indian, but I'm impressed by this initiative. India's med-tech scene is growing fast, especially in AI for diagnostics (like diabetic retinopathy mentioned). Could be a game-changer for eye care in rural areas if the military's telemedicine networks integrate here.
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Vikram M
Great to see Defence Minister Seth inaugurating this. But why only two days? With 200 ophthalmologists and 100 faculty, they should extend it to at least 3-4 days for deeper workshops. Also hope some of the AI research gets translated into affordable devices for common hospitals.
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Rohit P
As someone with diabetic retinopathy in family, this is heartening. The inclusion of AI diagnostics from Singapore's expert is key. India has over 7 crore diabetics; we need integrated civil-military solutions. Hope they discuss free eye camps for ex-servicemen too. 👍
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Nikhil C
Good move, but let's see practical outcomes. Many conferences end with just certificates. India needs this collaboration to produce low-cost corneal transplants and combat preventable blindness in rural areas. Also, Prof Dua's discovery from UK should inspire Indian researchers to patent more.
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Tanya I
Impressive line-up! AIIMS, PGI, LV Prasad, Sankara - all top names. The civil-military cooperation angle is unique. For young ophthalmologists in uniform, this is a dream opportunity. Hope MoD allocates more such cross-learning events in future. 👁️

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