Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry

Optometry Series 3.0 – Episode 2

Join us for an insightful session on Pachymetry & Specular Microscopy: From Optical Concepts to Clinical Application.

📅 June 25, 2026 | ⏰ 3:00 PM
📺 Live on DAIO YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/.agarwalsinstituteofopto4123?si=5zMRvXxvLgKCT1MQ

An inspiring and heartfelt session came alive as Dr. J. Umasankar, Founder of Jaladhi Foundation, shared his remarkable journey and insights on the "Life Journey of a Person with Visual Impairment."
His experiences, resilience, and unwavering determination offered valuable lessons on inclusion, accessibility, and the power of perseverance.

The session left us with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairment and the importance of creating a more inclusive society.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Umasankar for taking the time to inspire our students and audience with his powerful story. Thank you to everyone who joined us live and made the session engaging and memorable.

💙 Together, let's continue to learn, empathize, and advocate for a world without barriers.

No worries! Catch up on an insightful discussion on CAIRS in Keratoconus, where clinical decision-making, patient management, and surgical outcomes were explored through a real-world case presentation.

Moderated by Mr. Rishwanth, Assistant Professor & Clinical Optometrist, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry.

Watch the recording now through the link,
https://www.youtube.com/live/Lvu60MSgPGI?si=rzfsWYdI3-gFl63f

EYEQINNOVATE Hackathon 2.O

We extend our sincere gratitude to Ms. Maheswari S, Professor and Head of Research & Innovations, Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry, for serving as a panelist at EYEQINNOVATE Hackathon 2.0 – Phase 0 Evaluation.

As a passionate innovator and mentor, your vision, encouragement, and invaluable insights inspired participants to think creatively and transform ideas into meaningful solutions. Your dedication to fostering innovation and research continues to empower aspiring innovators to address real-world challenges in eye care.

Thank you for championing innovation and helping shape the future of eye care.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Karpagam D, Dean, Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry, for serving as a panelist at EYEQINNOVATE Hackathon 2.0 – Phase 0 Evaluation.

With your extensive clinical expertise and ophthalmic perspective, you helped participants evaluate their ideas through the lens of real-world patient care and clinical applicability.

Your insightful feedback encouraged teams to focus on solutions that are not only innovative but also practical and impactful in advancing eye care.
Thank you for guiding and inspiring the next generation of eye care innovators.

We are grateful to Dr. Preethi Naveen for serving as a panelist at EYEQINNOVATE Hackathon 2.0 – Phase 0 Evaluation.

Your expertise in cornea and refractive surgery, combined with your insights as an academic leader, helped participants align their innovations with practical clinical needs. Your constructive feedback was instrumental in guiding impactful eye care solutions.

Thank you for your valuable contribution and encouragement.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Ramadevi S for being a distinguished panelist at EYEQINNOVATE Hackathon 2.0 – Phase 0 Evaluation.

Your experience in the startup ecosystem and your valuable insights into innovation, scalability, and entrepreneurship helped participants refine their ideas and view challenges through an entrepreneurial lens.

Thank you for inspiring the next generation of healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs.