4th Batch of AKSHIVIKAS – Aravind Advanced Cataract Course

Aravind–Chennai, 3-4 July 2025

Aravind–Chennai, in collaboration with the ALCON Phaco Development team, conducted a two-day Advanced Cataract Course for ophthalmologists at the ARCORE Training Centre, aimed at enhancing cataract surgical skills. Dr. Ashok Ranganathan, Centre for Eye and Health Care Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, and Dr. Shivakumar, Sri Sarada Eye Hospital, Chennai, were the guest speakers. The programme featured lectures, live surgery observation, participants’ surgical video discussions, and hands-on experience in the wet lab. A total of 32 participants from across India attended the programme.