09/09/2025
Department of Ophthalmology, AIMSR, Adesh University celebrated the 40th Eye Donation Fortnight. A debate competition was held for undergraduate students of MBBS and BSc Optometry. The event achieved its purpose of spreading awareness and played a pivotal role in clearing common myths surrounding eye donation. Students were well versed and argued passionately for and against the motion, sharing inspirational stories about life altering impact of this noble gesture. Dr R G Saini, Registrar - Adesh University and Dr. Parmod Kumar Goyal, Principal - AIMSR were esteemed guests at the event while Dr. Varun Malhotra, Dean Academics, AIMSR. Dr. Tanvir Kaur Sidhu, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, Dr Sandeep Kular, Professor & Head, Department of Physiology and Dr Monika Gupta Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy were judges of the competition. Dr Saini and Dr. Parmod shared beautiful stories of their own experience regarding eye donation, inspiring and encouraging students to pledge eyes. Adesh Eye Bank and its contributions were highlighted by Dr Priyanka Gupta, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology. Dr Priyanka Dahiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology initiated the prize distribution ceremony. Dr. Rajwinder Kaur, Professor & Head, Department of Ophthalmology appreciated the students for their innovative presentations and concluded the event with a vote of thanks. This endeavour by Department of Ophthalmology was well received and was able to take the message of eye donation much beyond the walls of a classroom.