Neurology Department’s 3-day Mega event,
The National Conference of Neuro-ophthalmology 2023, begins tomorrow
The Department of Neurology, PGIMER Chandigarh, is organizing the National Conference of Neuro-ophthalmology 2023 under the aegis of PGI Neurological society which will be taking place between 10th to 12th February, 2023 in Bhargava Auditorium, PGIMER. Prof Vivek Lal, Director PGI and Head of the Department of Neurology is the organizing chairman of the conference, Dr Aastha Takkar Kapila , Associate Professor, Neurology, PGIMER is the organizing secretary and Dr Karthik Vinay Mahesh is the joint organizing secretary.
The neurologists from PGIMER will describe Neuroophthalmology as a perplexing amalgam bringing the specialities of medicine, neurology, ophthalmology otology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology on one podium. The conference is expected to welcome around 200 delegates and dignitaries from all over the country and the globe.
Amongst popular international faculty is Prof Gordon Plant (Consultant Neurologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, U.K, Prof Simon Hickman (Consultant Neurologist, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, U.K, Prof Prem Subramanian (Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery.
Clifford R. and Janice N. Merrill Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Prof Andrew Lee (Herb and Jean Lyman Professor; Chair in Ophthalmology, Blanton Eye Institute, Houston, Texas, USA), Prof Fiona Costello (Professor of Neurology, University of Calgary), and Prof Susan Mollan (Consultant, University Hospitals Birmingham, NHS; Foundation Trust UHB-Department of Ophthalmology).
The topics are masterly crafted to interest the medical and surgical specialities alike. It will be an interesting 3 days of learning experience for the budding neurologists and a refresher course in neuroophthalmology for the experienced consultants.
While the Day 1 of the conference is crafted for various workshops, the Day 2 will witness a CME dedicated to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension which is a common disease entity amongst young and obese females of reproductive age group. A clinico-pathological conference, Quiz for trainees, Debates on controversies in neuro ophthalmology, Advances and role of artificial intelligence in neuro ophthalmology are other highlights.
The conference CME is accredited with 11 CME Credit hours by Punjab Medical Council. All program schedule and details are also available on the website –info@ncno2023.com.
