College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka

23/12/2025

The Collaborate 2025 Meeting on Cataract and Refractive Surgery was successfully held on the 16th of December 2025 at the Lotus Ballroom, Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo.
This prestigious scientific event was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (BCSRS), the Sri Lanka Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (SLSCRS), and the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka (COSL) and brought together experts from both countries who shared their experiences, knowledge and insights.

08/12/2025

Cyclone DITWAH has caused significant disruption to healthcare services across the country and has created conditions that may lead to increased ocular morbidity. As a responsible healthcare professional organization in Sri Lanka, we are deeply concerned about the impact of this disaster on our people.

These posters have been developed in collaboration with the Health Promotion Bureau to support and promote eye care within our communities during this challenging time.

20/11/2025

The Free Cataract Surgical Camp organised under the ‘Gift of Vision’ initiative of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka concluded successfully on the 15th and 16th of November.

This camp was conducted at Base Hospital, Mahiyanganaya, benefiting a total of 500 patients.

The College extends its sincere appreciation to HelpAge Sri Lanka for their generous sponsorship of this project. The College also wishes to acknowledge the dedication and commendable efforts of the staff of the hospital as well as of the volunteer staff of NEH and TH Badulla for their invaluable support.

13/11/2025

The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka, together with the Association of Vitreo Retina Specialists of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the National Eye Hospital, organized a press conference on 12th November 2025 at the Auditorium of the Health Promotion Bureau. It was held to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2025 and to raise awareness on Diabetic Retinopathy - a leading cause of blindness among people with diabetes.

The program emphasized the importance of regular screening, early detection, and effective management of diabetic retinopathy to safeguard and preserve vision in diabetic patients.

13/11/2025

World Diabetes Day 2025
𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵

11/11/2025

Today, as we commemorate the World Keratoconus Day for the first time in our country, we take an inspiring step towards clearer vision-both literally and figuratively. Keratoconus may be a silent condition, but together, we can give it a strong voice. By raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting access to advanced treatments, we empower individuals to protect and preserve their sight.

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped window at the front of the eye responsible for focusing light. Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea progressively thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, disrupting the normal focus of light rays. This results in blurred and distorted vision, often making everyday activities more difficult.

Let this day remind us that vision is not just about seeing the world-it’s about living fully within it. Together, let’s bring focus to every life affected by Keratoconus and ensure that no one faces blurred vision in silence.

25/10/2025

▲ It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Dr. Ranmini Seneviratne, who served the College with great dedication as a Council Member, Secretary, and President. ▲

At the time of her demise, she was serving as Consultant Eye Surgeon at Base Hospital, Panadura.

A true leader, during her tenure as President (2020–2021), she guided the College to new heights despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even amidst illness, she remained committed to the College and contributed to the organization of the Annual Academic Sessions in September.
She will be remembered for her forthrightness, compassion, and kindness.

Our heartfelt condolences are extended to her beloved husband, Dr. Shantha de Silva, and son, Vidath.

🙏May she attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana...🙏

10/10/2025

World Sight Day 2025 was commemorated in style at the National Eye Hospital, Colombo, and at eye units all over the country. This year, World Sight Day was held on 9th October 2025 under the theme “Love your Eyes,” aiming to minimize preventable blindness. This was highlighted at the media conference well attended by personnel from many media institutions. A total of 100 cataract surgeries were also performed simultaneously with the assistant of Manusath Derana and the Sri Lanka American Association of Southern California, symbolizing start of many similar programmes.

Dialog Axiata PLC stepped in with a programme to provide free spectacles for school children of Western province and estate sectors. At the expense of 7.5 million rupees.

09/10/2025

"ලෝක දෘෂ්ටි දිනය – තේමාව: ඔබගේ ඇස් වලට ආදරය කරන්න"

ලෝක දෘෂ්ටි දිනය සනිටුහන් කරමින් ජාතික අක්ෂි රෝහලේ පැවැත් වූ මාධ්‍ය හමුව...

08/10/2025

Topic World Sight Day 2025

03/09/2025

The countdown begins… 15 days more! Don’t miss it!

25/08/2025