28/09/2025
Dr. Gaurav Luthra, Refractive and Cataract Surgeon at Drishti Eye Institute, Dehradun, was recently invited as a guest speaker to conduct an advanced course at 43rd congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark from 12-16 September 2025. During this prestigious event, Dr. Luthra led several sessions, including “What’s new in Phakic Lenses in 2025” & “Advanced Biometry techniques for Toric lenses to get perfect vision without glasses”. Leading a team of esteemed co-instructors, including Dr. Dan Reinstein from the UK and Dr. Alain Saad from France, Dr. Luthra spoke on advanced techniques for Phakic Lens sizing and implantation. Phakic lenses are special lenses that are implanted into the eyes for correcting high power of glasses and used for patients wanting to get free of glasses and are very useful alternative to laser correction surgery in eyes that are not fit for LASIK or SMILE. His contributions provided attendees with invaluable insights that garnered significant appreciation.
The conference, which attracted over 15,000 ophthalmologists globally, highlighted a remarkable collaboration among refractive surgeons, achieving a record number of participants and showcasing innovative sessions and inspiring lectures. One of the biggest meetings in Ophthalmology in the world, this event not only celebrated scientific progress but also reinforced the collective dedication to enhancing patient care and improving surgical outcomes in the field of ophthalmology.
