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aehpondicherry To eliminate Needless Blindness by providing compassionate and high quality eye care to all.

🪔 The Pre-Diwali Writathon October 2025 began on 17th October at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry – Classroom 2! ✨A tot...
17/10/2025

🪔 The Pre-Diwali Writathon October 2025 began on 17th October at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry – Classroom 2! ✨

A total of more than 30 submissions — including articles, videos, case reports, case series, image essays, letters to the editor, and clinical images — were contributed by our enthusiastic participants.

🌟Wishing all the contributors the very best as we look forward to their work being accepted and published in prestigious journals!

🎇 A celebration of writing, learning, and sharing knowledge — lighting up minds this festive season!

Safe Diwali is the Best Diwali! This Diwali, let’s prioritize safety! Our doctors and staff recently visited Vidhya Bhav...
17/10/2025

Safe Diwali is the Best Diwali!

This Diwali, let’s prioritize safety! Our doctors and staff recently visited Vidhya Bhavan School to educate children on:

- Safe cracker bursting practices
- What to do in case of an injury
- Seeking advice when needed

And to take it a step further, we distributed FREE protective glasses to all the school children as part of our 23,600 free protective glasses initiative in collaboration with Keralink International.

Let’s make this Diwali a safe and joyful one for everyone!

Let’s take a pledge to celebrate responsibly and protect our eyes!

17/10/2025



A large multicentric study from Aravind Eye Care System, published in Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (Sept 2025), analyzed over 1.1 million cataract surgeries across 15 hospitals.

💡 Key finding: Reusing phacoemulsification cassettes did not increase the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis — the rate remained just 0.01%, even over nine years.

🌍 This study supports safe, sustainable practices in high-volume cataract surgery when strict protocols are followed.

Thursday A look back at the World Optometry Day celebrations held at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, on 23 March 20...
16/10/2025

Thursday
A look back at the World Optometry Day celebrations held at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, on 23 March 2017

The programme was graced by Dr. Thanikachalam, Programme Officer, National Programme for Control of Blindness, Puducherry, as the Guest of Honour.
Dr. K. Veena, Head of the Department, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint Services, and Dr. Josephine Christy, Head of the Department, Cornea Services, also addressed the gathering.

The highlight of the event was a spirited quiz competition, in which MLOPs (Refraction) enthusiastically participated, celebrating the vital contributions of optometrists in preserving and promoting eye health. Prizes were awarded to the winners to mark the occasion.

🧠💉 Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: Real-World Experience from IndiaIAC is now a standard of care for RB....
15/10/2025

🧠💉 Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: Real-World Experience from India

IAC is now a standard of care for RB. Our retrospective study at a tertiary center evaluated 21 eyes in 20 patients treated with melphalan, topotecan, and carboplatin.

📊 Highlights:
• 👁️ Globe salvage: 81%
• 📉 Tumor regression:57% complete, 43% partial
• ⏱️ Median follow-up: 20 months

⚠️ Adverse Effects Observed:
• Vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, choroidal ischemia
• Artery stenosis, vasculitis, RPE degeneration
• Rare neuro-ophthalmic complications

🌍 This study sheds light on the promise and challenges of IAC in resource-limited settings—balancing efficacy with safety.

🎆👓 Firecracker Injury Awareness WeekTo prevent eye injuries from firecrackers, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, in col...
14/10/2025

🎆👓 Firecracker Injury Awareness Week

To prevent eye injuries from firecrackers, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, in collaboration with KeraLink International, has donated 20,000 protective glasses to Puducherry Government.

On 13/10/25,
Dr. Josephine Christy (Head, Cornea Services) and Dr. Kunthavai Abirami (Consultant, General Ophthalmology) met Mr. A. Kulothungan IAS (Collector of Pondicherry) and Mr. Senthil Kumar (Tahsildar, Oulgaret) to launch the initiative and distribute free glasses to respective taluks. We deeply appreciate their support.
We also thank Mr. A. Predeevi (Tahsildar, Mudaliarpet) for facilitating outreach in his jurisdiction.

🧑‍⚕️ Our team personally visited cracker shops and vendors of respective taluks to distribute glasses and educate vendors on their safe use.

Dr. Josephine Christy addressed the media, sharing real-life cases of firecracker-related eye injuries and emphasizing the importance of wearing protective glasses.

✨ Let’s celebrate responsibly and protect our vision this festive season.

This Diwali, let's light up lives - not risk our sight.

At Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, we have implemented a simple but effective system for our amblyopia patients. A st...
14/10/2025

At Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, we have implemented a simple but effective system for our amblyopia patients. A sticker with the letter 'A' 🅰️ on their case sheet ensures they never miss vital counseling after their doctor's examination.
​This simple step ensures every child and parent clearly understands the patching procedure, including the essential dos and don'ts, leading to better treatment adherence and improved visual outcomes in follow-up.

🎇 Firecracker Injury Awareness Week Inauguration 🎇Today at Rock Beach, Pondicherry, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry in...
13/10/2025

🎇 Firecracker Injury Awareness Week Inauguration 🎇

Today at Rock Beach, Pondicherry, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry in association with KeraLink International, inaugurated the Firecracker Injury Awareness Week to promote a safe and injury-free Diwali celebration.

The event was inaugurated by Shri M. Kandasamy, Commissioner of Pondicherry Municipality, in the presence of
Dr. Josephine Christy – Head, Cornea Services,
Sasipriya Karumanchi, India Country Director, KeraLink International,
Dr. Fredrick Mouttapa – Senior Consultant, Pediatric Services,
Dr. Kunthavai Abirami, and the residents of Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry.

✨ Artworks made from recycled materials beautifully conveyed the message of celebrating a safe and eco-friendly Diwali.
🧠 A quiz on firecracker safety is being conducted throughout the week — winners receive protective safety glasses!
Children participated enthusiastically, sharing safety slogans and proudly winning their safety glasses. 👓

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children and parents are invited to take part in the quiz all week long and help spread awareness for an injury-free Diwali!
Let’s all join hands to make this Diwali bright, safe, and injury-free! 💫

quiz A 46year old female patient came to OPD with progressive loss of vision and photophobia in both eyes.Slit lamp ...
13/10/2025

quiz
A 46year old female patient came to OPD with progressive loss of vision and photophobia in both eyes.
Slit lamp examination showed central white anterior stromal deposits resembling breadcrumbs
1.What is the diagnosis?
2.What is the deposit seen in histology ?

In the month of September, Aravind Eye Bank Association, Pondicherry, procured 91 eyes, thanks to the selfless acts of d...
11/10/2025

In the month of September, Aravind Eye Bank Association, Pondicherry, procured 91 eyes, thanks to the selfless acts of donors and volunteers.

Special thanks to Ms Thilaga , our Volunteer of the Month, for helping us procure 14 eyes! Your dedication is truly commendable.

Our sincere gratitude to all donors and volunteers for bringing vision to those in need!

11/10/2025


Level up your Cornea Out-Patient Procedure skills without breaking the bank!
💡 Dr. Naveen Radhakrishnan shares 4 ingenious DIY simulation models that are cheap, effective, and readily available.
​You won't believe the materials used! Practice essential skills like:
​Foreign Body Removal,
​Corneal Scraping,
​Glue Application,
​Suture Removal.
​Watch the full video to see how to build these must-have training tools!
Vedio Editing Credits: Dr Premjith Menon

🔬 Save the Date!Keraventure’25 – Keratitis 360°: Breaking the Haze📍 Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry🗓️ Sunday, 16th Nov...
10/10/2025

🔬 Save the Date!
Keraventure’25 – Keratitis 360°: Breaking the Haze
📍 Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry
🗓️ Sunday, 16th November 2025
Step into the world of Cornea and Keratitis with global experts and real-world insights!
👁️ What’s in store:
* Real-world case discussions
* Cutting-edge keratitis treatment strategies
* Global perspectives tailored to local practice
* 🎮 Kahoot quiz showdown for residents!
🎤 Keynote Speaker:
Dr. M. Srinivasan, Director-Emeritus, Aravind Eye Care System
🌍 International Faculty:
* Dr. Jennifer Rose-Nussbaumer – Stanford University
* Dr. Mark A. Greiner – University of Iowa
* Dr. Gabrial Valerio – UC San Diego
Whether you're a cornea enthusiast or a frontline ophthalmologist, this is your chance to break the haze and sharpen your clinical edge
📌 Click here to register:

https://forms.zohopublic.com/marketing101/form/Keraventure25Keratitis360BreakingtheHaze/formperma/WCGR_-va2tZK4y5bHZ92gjptQskH9pxXDB7TTtbG33M

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