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Doctoral Scholarship Award to
Ms. P. Murugeswari
Ms.P.Murugeswari, Junior Research Fellow, Department of Immunology, Dr.G.Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute, AMRF has been awarded the United Kingdom Commonwealth Split-Site Doctoral Scholarship 2008 to carry out part of her PhD programme at Centre for Vision Science, School of BioMedical Science, Queen’s University of Belfast under the guidance of Dr. Alan Stitt for the period of one year from 1 October 2008 until 30th September 2009.
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CHRISTOFFEL BLINDEN MISSION (SARO-N) MEETING
Delhi, September 17-18, 2008 Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj, Executive Director, LAICO, attended the Advisors meeting at CBM (SARO-N). He made a presentation about AECS in a meeting with the senior management team of India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd at Delhi. BOMBAY OPHTHALMIC CONFERENCE - FOCUS 2008 Mumbai, September 19-21 Dr. P. Namperumalsamy - Keynote address on "IT enabled rural vision centers - an alternative to eye camps at the session on "Community Ophthalmology" - Keynote address on "Prevention of blindness in Diabetic Retinopathy" at the session on Medical Retina. BOMBAY OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATION Mumbai, September 19-20 Dr. Narendran - “Surgery in ROP". 
CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE ANNUAL MEETING
Clinton Global Initiative, New York, USA, September 21-26 Mr. R. D. Thulasiraj, Executive Director, LAICO along with Ms. Suzane Gilbert attended the annual meeting of Clinton Global Initiative, USA, from September 21-26, he presented a project that proposes a Global Initiative to prevent loss of vision due to diabetes. The meeting was attended by the group of the world’s most distinguished leaders from government, business, and civil society to examine today's most pressing global challenges and transform the awareness into tangible action. TELEMEDICINE WORKSHOP National Institute of Technology, Trichy, September 27 Dr. P. Namperumalsamy - Telemedicine in Ophthalmology. 
LIONS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Aravind-Coimbatore, September 28 Dr. P. Namperumalsamy - Diabetic Retinopathy. |
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57th Instruments maintenance course
Aravind-Madurai, August 15-September 25 
The 57th Instruments maintenance course was held from August 15 - September 25. A total of 10 trainees attended the course and they were trained at Aravind-Madurai and Puducherry. The trainees were from Cameroon, India, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and Rwanda, Six of the ten were sponsored by the Vision 2020-Right to Sight.
The valedictory function of this course was held at Aravind-Madurai and Puducherry simultaneously on September 25. Dr. Haripriya, Aravind-Madurai, distributed the certificates and tools kit to the trainees at Madurai. Dr. R. Venkatesh distributed the certificates and Mr. Narayanan, RTS distributed the tools kit to the trainees at Puducherry. Ms. Sujitha and Ms. Merlin Meena were the Chief Instructors of the courses.
AUROWELL-2008 Aravind-Tirunelveli, August 22-28 
Aurowell-2008 Programme was held at Aravind –Tirunelveli. Various activities were planned for Aurowell to create awareness among our staff members regarding ‘Aurowell’ program and also on 'Health and healthy living'. In addition to various health check up tests conducted by doctors, Awareness Week, Aurowell Exhibition, and Aurowell Stall were also held.
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GLASS FITTING LAB Aravind-Tuticorin, September 10 Glass fitting Lab was started at Aravind-Tuticorin on September 10. Plastic and glass lenses of spectacles would be fitted at fitting lab. This would enable to deliver glasses on same day. HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT EXHIBITIONS At Puducherry 
A Housekeeping Exhibition was held at Aravind-Puducherry from September 8-10. All the staff members of Housekeeping Department took part in the exhibition. Various charts, machines, visual aids, cleaning materials, painted pots, Art from waste, pesticides were displayed to portray their role in Hospital Maintenance. Flower arrangements and Rangoli added beauty to the exhibition. A total of 622 patients and staff members visited the exhibition. At Tirunelveli 
An Exhibition was conducted by the Housekeeping Department at Aravind-Tirunelveli from September 15 - 17. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Mrs.Sinduja Prakash, wife of Tirunelveli Collector.
All the staff members of Housekeeping Department enthusiastically took part in the exhibition and exhibited their talents. Creativity charts, posters, models and handicrafts were displayed. Charts on Mission and responsibilities of Housekeeping Department, waste management, pest control, linen management, gardening, maintenance of instruments and equipment, simple tips on home, home management for women, interior decoration and food arrangements were displayed to create awareness among the public about housekeeping. Models of our Hospital, Meditation room and conference hall made of thermacoal and other materials were also kept. Housekeepers staged a drama on “Save Electricity and Water” in order to bring an awareness on economising power and water consumption. A kolam with pulses and grams was displayed by the Housekeepers. (more) PATIENT CARE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Aravind-Madurai, September 16 
Patient Care Improvement Committee (PCIC) meeting was held at Aravind-Madurai on September 16. All clinic coordinators, supervisors, counsellors, ward in charge sisters attended the meeting. Dr.Aravind, Administrator, AEH made a presentation on “Change management” to develop leadership skills among employees. Members were encouraged to come out with new ideas to be implemented in the hospital to enhance patient care and efficiency. The Retina Department was presented with a water filter for the outpatients as an appreciation of a suggestion given by Sr.Padma (providing tables in B & C class for patients) undergoing retinal procedures to maintain the correct position. Room Key chains with different shapes for different floors were given to ward sisters. At the meeting many suggestions were made by the participants. It was further emphasised to enhance the execution culture in the organisation to improve patient care. 
TRIP TO THEME PARK
Aravind-Coimbatore One day outing program was organised for the Catering staff members with more than 3years of service at Aravind. They were taken to Black Thunder – A water theme park. Cathering staff were divided into three batches and the first batch went on August 24, the second batch on September 7, and the third batch on September 21. All the staff members had a wonderful time and enjoyed their trip. 
COOKERY CLASS FOR STAFF MEMBERS
Aravind-Tirunelveli, September 19 Cookery class for Day scholars and senior MLOPs was held at Aravind-Tirunelveli on September 19. Mr. Shylas Raja, Manager, Galilee Restaurant taught simple and easy method of cooking Chinese dishes like hot and sour vegetable salad, vegetable noodles, vegetable Chinese Fried Rice, Dry and Gravy Gobi Manchurian and Bread Badhusha. The class started with discussion of the methodology and later demonstrated. The participants were also given a chance to try out the recipes. The class was very interesting and highly useful. Apart from these dishes, Shylas gave simple but very useful Cookery tips for all the participants. 
SCHOOL EYE SCREENING TRAINING PROGRAM
Aravind-Coimbatore, September 20 School Eye Screening Training Program was conducted for School Teachers at Aravind - Coimbatore on September 20. A total of 65 school teachers from Palladam, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Valparai, Kinathukadavu, Kudimangalam and Annamalai blocks attended the training program. Dr. Mary Sugandha, Joint director of Health Services, Coimbatore district was the Chief Guest of the program. Dr. Kalpana Narendran welcomed the gathering and took session on common Paediatric Eye Diseases. Dr Rajesh Prabu spoke on the genesis of AECS. Sr.Pandilakshmi, Refractionist, demonstrated visual acuity measurement procedure. Mr. G. Elangovan, Camp Manager, delivered vote of thanks. 
A TRIP TO KANYAKUMARI
Aravind-Tirunelveli, September 21 MLOPs and Administrative staff members with more than 3years of service at Aravind were taken on a one day tour to Kanyakumari. The group was divided into two batches, the first batch went on September 14 and the second batch went on September 21. They visited Thovalai Murugan temple, Suseendram Thanumalayan Temple, Vattakottai, Vivekananda Rock, Kanyakumari beach and Thirparupu falls. All the staff members had a wonderful time and enjoyed their tour. REFRACTION DEPARTMENT EXHIBITIONS At Coimbatore 
An exhibition was conducted by the Refraction Department at Aravind-Coimbatore from September 25-26. Dr. Revathy Chief, Cornea Service, inaugurated the exhibition which had 507 visitors.Feed back : The exhibition is very informative; I could know more about eye care and the new developments in the lens technology. - S. Kesavakumar, Patient I had a chance to visit the exhibition and observed keenly the pictures and other apparatus placed in the hall. Really, it is very fantastic and useful for the modern world to have good eyesight. Let god bless us. - G.B. Haldorai, Patient It is very useful to us. We knew about the problems of eyes and its treatment also. We knew the eye exercise for preventing our eyes from problems. We thank you - M. Mangani, Patient Good, I really appreciate the enthusiasm. It was very helpful. - Dr. Kalpana Narendran, Senior Medical officer This is done well. Both Tamil and English charts are prepared. - Dr. Revathy, Chief Cornea services Very good, an eye Opener - Dr. N. Sathyan – Medical officer Excellent display of refractive equipment and explanation given by the staff is very useful. Teamwork among refraction brought a real difference to the exhibition - Mrs. Umapriya, HR Manager& Patient Care At Tirunelveli 
An exhibition was conducted by the Refraction Department of Aravind-Tirunelveli from September 25- 27. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr.R.Ramakrishnan, C.MO. All the staff members of Refraction department enthusiastically took part in the Exhibition and created awareness among Public regarding their major functions and refraction department exhibition was held at Aravind-Tirunelveli there they have displayed various charts, posters, and models and created awareness among public regarding their major functions of refraction activities to create awareness Mission of the Department. Charts, posters, and models were displayed in the exhibition. A Model of Refraction cubicle was also kept in the exhibition. A total of 257 Patients and staff members visited the exhibition.Feed back Excellent presentation very well thought and executed - Dr.Arjit Misra, IOL Fellow. Very informative and if possible kindly conduct such exhibitions at schools, colleges and company premises - C.Kannan, Patient. Excellent, I have gained much information about the “Precious Eyes”. Thanks to Aravind Eye Hospital and staff members - P.M.Vignesh, Patient. Simple and neat presentation. At the same time very informative too - Sebastian, Patient. At Madurai 
An Exhibition was conducted by the Refraction Department at Aravind-Madurai from September 25-27. Different refraction division’s viz., paediatric, Low vision, contact lens, camp etc displayed their posters in the exhibition. Feed back This is the first exhibition seen in my Eye Care Carrier. It’s really demonstrative and educative. This message will carry to my home country as I found it useful to my fellow co-workers. Thanks a lot. Keep up the spirit. - Johnson Arinarture, Uganda, Africa Wonderful staff and great way to display the whole plethora of eye care and vision correction - Pradeep Narayan, Essilor India Very informative, visual pathway defects with Diagrammatic explanation will be useful for medical students for easy understanding same - Dr.N.Ramakrishanan, Assistant Administrator Beautiful demonstration of conventional and current approach to Refraction - Dr.Singh, MS Resident 
ART OF LIVING CLASS
Aravind-Tirunelveli, September 30 - October 3 Art of Living class was conducted for women staff members at Aravind-Tirunelveli from September 30 to October 3. The objective of the session was to bring about a social transformation and showing the complete potential of each individual. Classes were conducted on the simple yoga asanas, breathing exercises – pranayama and bhajan. The participants found the Art of Living session will be very useful when they practice on a regular basis. They derive immense benefits by way of physical, mental, spiritual and social well being. 
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR EYE CARE
LAICO, September 1-27 Art of Living class was conducted for women staff members at Aravind-Tirunelveli from September 30 to October 3. The objective of the session was to bring about a social transformation and showing the complete potential of each individual. Classes were conducted on the simple yoga asanas, breathing exercises – pranayama and bhajan. The participants found the Art of Living session will be very useful when they practice on a regular basis. They derive immense benefits by way of physical, mental, spiritual and social well being. |
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Sudarshan Netralaya, Amreli, September 27 As a part of employee welfare activities a cooking competition (cooking without gas) had been arranged for the staff members to exhibit their talents in cooking. Duration of the competition was 2 hours. Totally 8 teams (a team consists of 3 members) participated in the competition. The staff members including doctors, MLOP's, sweepers participated enthusiastically. There were variety of food items which reflected the Gujarati taste. Team consisting of Ms. Manisha, Ms. Vandhana, Ms. Pragna won the first prize and the team consisting of Dr. Amit Solanki, Ms. Vimala, Ms. Kanchana won the second prize. 
VISITOR TO IGEHRC -LUCKNOW
Mr. Varun Sahni, Director, India Acumen Fund visited IGEHRC, Lucknow and Amethi on September 29. Mr. Varun Sahni has focused on building, managing and investing in businesses for low income communities for the past ten years in Acumen Fund. He has also been involved as an angel investor in a number of companies in the Hospitality Services, Food and Beverage sectors across India. The main purpose of his visit was to understand the working culture and style of IGEHRC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SWIMMING POOL INAUGURATION
September 12 Swimming pool was inaugurated at Aurolab by Mr. Kanakaraj, Engineer at Aurolab premises on September 12. This facility started for the well being of employees. The entire SLT member of Aravind and Aravind family members attended this function and enjoyed their evening time in the swimming pool. DOMESTIC CONFERENCES There were many conferences that were held in September-2008. Annual conferences at of Bombay, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and North Zone were held. Product Managers, Area Development Managers and dealers from attended the conference. They presented the stall and actively promoted the Aurolab’s products to the delegates. The products focused during the conference were Aurosling, an implantable flexible silicon rod swaged to malleable sharp needles with a 7mm silicon sleeve and RetiEye, a tool to practice photocoagulation and indirect ophthalmoscopy. Also they have strongly supported the existing products of Aurolab to the ophthalmic society. CME PROGRAMME Thrissur Academy of Ophthalmology, Thrissur, September 21 Aurolab participated in the CME programme held at Thrissur, and also in OPHTHACON 2008 - CME programme held at Ahalia Eye Hospital, Palakkad on September, 28. Mr. Pradeep Stanley, Area Development Manager presented the Aurolab products in the CME programmes. Aurolab’s new products like Aurogel, Goniogel, and Aurosling were promoted. He also supported the existing products of Aurolab during the conferences. EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGEONS CONFERENCE International Congress Centrum, Berlin, September 13-17 
Aurolab participated in the ESCRS - 2008 conference held at International Congress Centrum Berlin, from September 13 - 17. Mr. Sivanand, Marketing Manager-Domestic, Mr. Sundara Ganesh, Product Development Engineer - IOL division, and Mr. Vishnu Prasad-International Marketing Manager attended the conference. For the export market, Aurolab launched its new product –Aurogel and promoted Auroblue, Aurovisc from Pharma and all CE Certified products from other divisions. During the meeting a lot of interest was shown towards the HPMC and Trypan Blue (Auroblue).
The meeting also gave an opportunity for Aurolab to meet and discuss future business with existing international distributors to countries such as Iran and discussed about maintaining product relationships with existing suppliers. 
CE AUDIT
The CE certification audit was held from September 1-2 by TUV Rheinland, Germany. The Lead Auditor Dr. Hans G Rudorf, Germany and Co auditor Mr. Guru Prasad, Bangalore conducted the audit. The audit was completed successfully. In this audit, we got CE certificate for our new product Ocublue plus and some extended models of Polypropylene Sutures and Cartridge and injectors. |
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How a poor youth with Keratoconus got his vision restored
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To bring all the staff together, Festive Friday, a recreational retreat was inaugurated at Aravind-Coimbatore on September 26. Festive Friday, commenced with the Theme Presentation by each Team, The teams were named after the Panchabhootha (Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Space). The Program was organised by Dr. Padma Sathyan,
Mr. Shanmugha Lakshmi and Ms. Kanika.
To eliminate needless blindness by providing appropriate, compassionate and high quality eye care to all” is our mission statement. Aravind Eye Hospital is working to attain this mission for the past 32 years.
Dr. Abdul Kalam, former President of India inaugurated the newly constructed facility of Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute at Madurai on October 1, 2008, the 90th birth anniversary of Dr. V. Being the Honorary Consultant of the institute, he suggested to Aravind scientists to set for themselves four targets in their research endeavours. He called upon the researchers and doctors to work for preventing the causes of all avoidable blindness and make the world a brighter place to live in.
Mr.Shylas Raja, a hotel manager was invited as guest on September 6, to share few serving and table etiquettes with our Housekeepers. He is a Catering and Hotel Management graduate, now working as a manager in a restaurant at Tirunelveli.As Housekeepers perform the dual role of Housekeeping and Catering at the time of CMEs, Conferences, Meetings and would perform the same in the upcoming Guest House to be inaugurated soon with a, this class was arranged. The following were taught and demonstrated to the Housekeepers:
- Dr.Wallace Lee Alward, Prof. of Ophthalmology, University of IOWA, USA visited Aravind Medical Research Foundation on October 2, 2008 to have discussion with Dr.P.Sundaresan and with Research scholars.
When a young boy who is an earning member loses his vision, what will happen to the poor family? And what will be the reaction of the family members when he can to see the world once again clearly? The story of 18 year old Rakesh (real name shielded) provides answers to these questions.
