THE COLLEGE OFOPHTHALMOLOGISTS OF

SRI LANKA

THE ANNUAL REPORT 2016

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It is with great pleasure and a sense of achievementthat I present the President’s Message for theAnnual Report of the year 2016.

2016 was the year that the College celebrated itsSilver Jubilee.

The vision and the dedication of all the 24 PastPresidents before me with their Councils havecontributed to making the College what is it today.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Today the College has become a professional association with internationalrecognition. In December this year we are hosting the Annual Meeting of theDelhi Ophthalmological Society of India. In March 2017 we will be hosting theAnnual Meeting of the Eurasian Society of Ophthalmology.

Since the year 2011 our members who were nominated for the LeadershipDevelopment Programme of Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists havegraduated annually. In year 2017 we will be hosting the Master Class of theLeadership Development Programme of the Asia Pacific Academy ofOphthalmologists in concurrence with the Annual Congress in September.

This year the 25th Annual Academic Sessions which was held at the Hotel CinnamonGrand and Hotel Taj was of a high academic standard with over 300 delegatesincluding ophthalmologists, optometrists and trainees participating and worldrenowned experts from several subspecialties been included in the invitedguest faculty.

At the Inauguration Ceremony of the 25th Congress, four senior members of theCollege were awarded Fellowships for their contributions to the College as wellas to the discipline of ophthalmology.

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We conducted the annual academic programme for the membership this year,covering areas of corneal infection; complications of cataract surgery;glaucoma and neuro ophthalmology. The first ever Wet Lab programme onphacoemulsification conducted by the College was held this year at the NationalEye Hospital.

The routine academic programmes for the supporting staff, was conducted thisyear for the Ophthalmic Technologists and the Ophthalmic Nursing Officers atthe Nawaloka Hospital Auditorium, Colombo.

The College was involved in the Screening and Health Educational Activitieswhich are conducted on a regular basis; to mark the World Glaucoma Week aswell as the World Diabetic Day. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to, His Excellencythe President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, HonorableMaithripala Sirisena for his gracious presence at the Walk for the World GlaucomaWeek.

Another public awareness programme was held in April this year, prior to theonset of the festive season. This was the press conference to raise the awarenessthrough the media among the public, in preventing injuries from fire crackers andother fireworks during the festive season.

The social activities of the College started with the Felicitation Night for thesponsors. All those who supported us with our activities during the year andespecially at the Annual Congress were invited and felicitated. This was held inthe last week of October, following the Congress.

The month of November saw another social activity, the Annual Trip. This yearthe trip was to the Pegasus Reef Hotel, Wattala. The day ended with an eveningof music and dinner.

The events of the year will be finalized with the Annual General Meeting scheduledfor the 18th of December followed by another social event, the Annual SportsDay. The cricket match, the netball match and the family get together will be heldwith the participation of the trade sector.

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This year has been an year of achievements for the College; a year of newpartnerships and collaborations and a year in which the existing bonds havebeen strengthened. We have had the opportunities to express our gratitude tothose who have been with us from the inception of the College 25 years ago,supporting and encouraging us.

The College would have not achieved all this except for the fact that the Advisorsand the Council have stood by me and supported me. My heartfelt gratitudegoes to my two Joint Secretaries for shouldering the responsibilities of conductingthe numerous activities and the administrative duties of the College. The staff ofthe College, the staff of the National Eye Hospital, our sponsors, well wishersand all those who have supported me this year are remembered with gratitude.

I wish that the next President and the Council will be blessed with the supportand the goodwill that I and my Council have received.

Dr. Pradeepa Kurukulasuriya Siriwardena DO, MS, FRCS

President

College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka – 2016

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President Dr. Pradeepa K. Siriwardena DO, MS, FRCS

President Elect: Dr. Madhuwanthi Dissanayake MD

Immediate Past President: Dr. Damayantha Baminiwatta DO, MS, FRCS

Advisors (Past Presidents): Dr. Champa P. Banagala DO, MS, FRCS

Dr. Saliya Pathirana DO, MS, FRCS

Dr. Muditha Kulathunga DO, MS, FRCS

Dr. Dushyantha Wariyapola DO, MS, FRCS

Jt. Secretaries: Dr. Dilruwani Aryasingha MD, FRCS

Dr. Kusum Ratnayake MD

Jt. Editors: Dr. Mangala Gamage DO, MS, FRCS

Dr. Binara Amarasinghe DO, MS, FRCS

Treasurer: Dr. Deepanee Wewalwala MS, FRCS

Council Members: Dr. Charith Fonseka MS, FRCS, FRCOphth

Dr. Saman Senanayake DO, MS, FRCS

Dr. D.R.R. Kodikara DO, MS, FRCS

Dr. Ranmini Senaviratne MD

Dr. Amila De Alwis MD, FRCS

Dr. K.A. Salvin MD, FRCS

Dr. Asela Hangilipola MD

Dr. M. Malaravan MD

Dr. Kapila Bandutilleke MD, FRCS

Dr. Lalantha Gurusingha MD, FRCS

THE COUNCIL 2016

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Seated Left to Right: Dr. Muditha Kulathunga (Advisor), Dr. Dushyantha Wariyapola (Advisor), Dr. Champa Banagala (Advisor),Dr. Madhuwanthi Dissanayake (President Elect 2017), Dr. Kusum Ratnayake, (Jt. Secretary) Dr. Pradeepa K. Siriwardena (President),Dr. Dilruwani Aryasingha (Jt. Secretary), Dr. Damayantha Baminiwatta (Immediate Past President), Dr. Deepanee Wewalwala (Treasurer),Dr. Saliya Pathirana (Advisor) Dr. Mangala Gamage (Jt. Editor).

Standing Left to Right: Dr. Binara Amarasinghe (Jt.Editor), Dr. K.A. Salvin, Dr. D.R.R. Kodikara, Dr. Lalantha Gurusingha, Dr. AselaHangilipola, Dr. M. Malaravan, Dr. Amila De Alwis, Dr. Ranmini Seneviratne

Absent: Dr. Charith Fonseka, Dr. Saman Senanayake, Dr. Kapila Bandutileke

THE COUNCIL 2016

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Induction of the President – 2016

The Council Meetings

Nine Council Meetings were conducted during the year.The following topics were presented, discussed and agreed for implementation.

• Establishing new Subspecialist posts in Teaching Hospitals• Establishing separate appointment lists for General Ophthalmologists

and Subspecialists• Preparing Guidelines for conducting Cataract Surgical camps• Establishing a monitoring mechanism for Surgical camps conducted

by Foreign Ophthalmologists• Review of Guidelines to issue Driving License• Establishing Guidelines for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Dr. Pradeepa K. Siriwardena was ceremonially inducted as the 25th President ofthe College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka on the 23rd January 2016 at GrandBallroom, Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo. The Chief Guest for the event was Prof.Rohan W. Jayasekara, the former Dean, Chair and Senior Professor of Anatomy,Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.

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Meeting with the Director General of Health ServicesThe Council had regular meetings with the DGHS to discuss matters pertinentto activities of the V2020 programme; the shortage of General Ophthalmologistsas well as Ophthalmic Technologists in the Government Hospitals and appoint-ments of sub specialized Ophthalmologists in the Ministry.

The DGHS made arrangements to provide equipment worth 100 million rupeesto Eye Units in hospitals coming under the Ministry of Health.

THE POST GRADUATE TRAINING AND CME

01. Glaucoma Workshop

The Glaucoma Interest Group of College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lankaconducted two workshops which were held on 12th and 13th of March 2016 atHotel Earl’s Regency, Kandy and at Hilton Colombo Residencies, Colomborespectively. Presentations were done by the invited Guest Faculty.

Dr B. Shantha, and Dr. Shalini Mohan, Consultant Ophthalmologists from Indiawere the invited Guest Speakers.

The workshop was sponsored by Allergan Eye Care.

02. Symposium on Infective Keratitis

This workshop was held on 15th May 2016 at the National Eye HospitalAuditorium, Colombo 10.

The lectures delivered were on the following topics

• Introduction and Clinical evaluation – Dr. Charith Fonseka• Microbiological Diagnosis – Dr. Geethika Patabendige• Medical Management – Dr. Dushyantha Wariyapola• Antibiotic resistance patterns – Dr. Ishantha Jayasekara• Surgical Management, when to decide and Techniques of Surgery

– Dr. Kusum Ratnayake

The workshop was sponsored by Aristo Pharma Ltd.

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03. Workshop on Phacoemulsification

This workshop was held on the 12th June 2016 at the National Eye HospitalAuditorium, Colombo 10 and was sponsored by ALCON Sri Lanka.

Lectures were delivered on the following topics

• Difficult cases (Dark brown cataract and white cataract)– Dr. Saliya Pathirana

• Multifocal and Toric IOLs – Dr. Saliya Pathirana• Difficult cases (zonular dehiscence; small pupil; floppy iris)

– Dr. Muditha Kulathunge• Management of per operative complications

– Dr. K. A. Salvin• Pediatric Cataract – Dharma Irugalbandara• Traumatic Cataract – Dr. Lalitha Senarath

04. Wet Lab Workshop

This was held on the 24th July 2016 at the Hilton Colombo Residences,Colombo 02, and was sponsored by Alcon Ltd.

The topics discussed were

• Pre op evaluation and relevant anatomy of cataract surgery– Dr. Ayasmantha Peiris

• Microscope focusing technique – PDS Team

• Wound Construction – Dr. Ayasmantha Peris

• CCC and Hydro procedures – Dr. D. H. Wariyapola

• Phacodynamics – PDS Team

• Nucleus management – Dr C. A. B. Makuloluwa

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05. Neuro Ophthalmology Workshop

This was held on the 14th August 2016 at National Eye Hospital Auditorium,Colombo and was sponsored by Sante.

The two invited Guest speakers were Consultant Neurologist Dr. Thashi Changand Consultant Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Jithangi Wanigasinghe.

The topics discussed were

• Auto antibody related Optic Neuropathy – Dr. Thashi Chang

• Supra nuclear control of EOM – Dr. Jithangi Wanigasinghe

• The pupil – Dr. Madhuwanthi Dissanayake

• Neuro ophthalmological manifestations of systemic disease– Dr. Tavisha Udupihille

06. Glaucoma Workshop

This was held on the 28th August 2016 at the National Eye Hospital Auditorium,Colombo 10. The workshop was sponsored by Allergan Eye Care. Dr. P. Sathyan,Consultant Ophthalmologist from India was the Invited Guest Speaker.

A practical session involving the practice of all steps in the goats eye (Wound,CCC, Hydro and Nucleus management) was conducted at the National EyeHospital, by the PDS team.

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The following topics were discussed

• Structure versus Function – Optic Disc Assessment– Dr. Muditha Kulathunga

• In Quest of Saving Sight, Years in Glaucoma – Dr. P. Sathyan• Red Disease – Dr. Dushyantha Wariyapola• Trabeculectomy – With Its Modifications – Dr. P. Sathyan

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE SUPPORTINGSTAFF

01. Workshop for Ophthalmic Nurses

This workshop was held on the 24th April 2016 at the Auditorium, NawalokaHospital, Colombo 2.

The topics discussed were

• Visual assessment – Dr. Madhuwanthi Dissanayake• Handling the HIV Patient/ HIV suspect in Clinics, Wards and OT

– Dr. Himali Perera, Consultant Venereologist• Handling and Rehabilitation of the Low Vision and Blind Patient

– Mrs. Sudharma Liyanage, Low Vision Therapist• Pre and post op care of patients – Dr. Saliya Pathirana• Management of Ocular Trauma – Dr. Binara Amarsinghe• Maintaining sterility in the Clinics and Wards and sending Microbiology

Specimens to the Laboratory– Dr. Renuka Fernando, Consultant Microbiologist

This workshop was sponsored by Aristo Pharma Ltd.

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02. Ophthalmology workshop for Ophthalmic Technologists andOptometrists

This workshop was held on the 13th March 2016 at Nawaloka HospitalAuditorium, Colombo 2.

The topics discussed were

• Visual Assessment in the Paediatric patient and management ofamblyopia – Dr. Amila De Alwis

• Diagnosis and management of keratoconus – Dr. Ishantha Jayasekara

• Current investigations in retinal diseases and Glaucoma– Dr. Dushyantha Wariyapola

• Strabismus – Dr. C. A. B. Makuloluwa

• Diagnosis and management of diabetes related ocular manifestations – Dr. Binara Amarasinghe

• How to perform accurate Biometry – Dr. Aruna Fernando

This workshop was sponsored by Dimo (Pvt) Ltd.

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07. Academic Programme – 2016

The under listed Consultant Ophthalmologists conducted the Clinical CaseDiscussions and Journal Club Meetings for the postgraduate trainees at theNational Eye Hospital.

Dr. Pradeepa K. Siriwardena

Dr. Muditha Kulathunga

Dr. Mangala Gamage

Dr. Dushyantha Wariyapola

Dr. Charith Fonseka

Dr. D. R. R. Kodikara

Dr. Mangala Dhanapala

Dr. Kusum Ratnayake

Dr. Binara Amarasinghe

Dr. Chameera Bandara

Dr. Kapila Bandutilleke

THE ANNUAL CONGRESS

Pre-Congress Workshop

A Pre-Congress workshop on Orbit and Oculoplasty was conducted on the 30thSeptember 2016 at Hotel Taj Samudra Colombo. This was conducted by theinvited Guest Lecturer Professor Geoffrey Rose (UK) and the Local Facultyconsisted of Consultant Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgeons Dr. Chameera Bandaraand Dr. Sanditha Wickramasinghe.

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The 25th Annual Congress of the College ofOphthalmologists of Sri Lanka 2016

The 25th Annual Congress of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka 2016

was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo from the 01st October to

02nd October 2016.

The Ceremonial Inauguration was held on the evening of the 30th September

2016 at Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand. The Chief Guest was Professor

Mohan de Silva, MS, FRCS, FCSSL, Senior Professor and Chair, Department of

Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenapura and the

Chairman – University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka and the Guest of Honour

was Prof Geoffery Rose, MRCP, FRCS, FRCOphth, Senior Consultant Oculoplastic

Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom.

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Presidential Address

Dr. Pradeepa K. Siriwardena the 25th President of the College of Ophthalmologistsof Sri Lanka presented her Presidential Address at the Inauguration Ceremony.The theme of the Presidential Address was “Eye Health and the SustainableDevelopmental Goals”.

This year Honorary Fellowships were awarded to four members for the

outstanding contribution made to the College and the ophthalmic community.

The recipients were Dr. Mangala Gamage. DO, MS, FRCS (whose citation was

read by Dr. Sanditha Wickramasinghe ); Dr. Charith Fonseka MS, FRCS, FRCOphth

(whose citation was read by Dr. Kapila Bandutilleke); Dr. Muditha Kulathunga DO,

MD, FRCS (whose citation was read by Dr. Aruna Fernnado) and Dr. Dushyantha

Wariyapola, DO, MS, FRCS (whose citation was read by Dr. K. A. Salvin).

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This year, the Dr. P. Sivasubramaniam oration was delivered by Dr. Champa Bangala,DO, MS, FRCS Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist. The topic was “Vision forAll: Reaching the Unreached”.

The College Lecture was delivered by Professor Geoffrey Rose, MRCP, FRCS,FRCOphth, Senior Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital,United Kingdom. The topic was “Less Pain More Gain – Changing trends inorbital surgery”.

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The Overseas Guest Faculty comprised of

• Prof. Geoffrey Rose – UK• Prof. Donald Tan – Singapore• Prof. Dan Milea – Singapore• Dr. Rahat Husain – Singapore• Dr. Collin Tan – Singapore• Prof. Tin Aung – Singapore• Dr. YasuoYanagi – Japan• Prof. Rajesh S. Kumar – India

• Dr. Vandana Jain – India

The Local Guest Faulty comprised of

Dr. Pyara Rathnayake Dr. Madhuwanthi DissanayakeDr. C. A. B. Makuloluwa Dr. Dilruwani AryasinghaDr. Mangala Gamage Dr. Amila De AlwisDr. Saliya Pathirana Dr. S. SriharanathanDr. Charith Fonseka Dr. Kusum RatnayakeDr. Dushyantha Wariyapola Dr. Chameera BandaraDr. Dharma Irugalbandara Dr. Ishantha JayasekaraDr. Imalka Fonseka Dr. Sanditha WickramasigheDr. K. R. Dayawansa

Several renowned Consultant Ophthalmologists from our membership as wellas postgraduate trainees presented papers and posters of very high standards.

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The conclusion of the academic congress was marked by the Banquet. The ChiefGuest was Prof. Jennifer Perera and Prof. Joe Perera. The Guest of Honour wasDr. Upali Mendis and Mrs. Mendis.

The following Awards were presented at the Closing Ceremony

Best Paper (Junior category) – Dr. Kavinda Masinghe

Best Paper (Senior Registrar) – Dr. Waruna Wijesiriwardena

Best Poster – Dr. K. Jeyakanth

Best Paper (Open Category) – Dr. Madhuwanthi Dissanayake

Best Trade Stall – Dimo Pvt Ltd

A large number of pharmaceutical companies displayed their pharmaceuticalproducts and surgical instruments during the sessions.

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The principal sponsors of the Congress were

Platinum Sponsor Alcon Sri Lanka

Gold Sponsors Abbott Medical OpticsAllergan Eye CareLenstech InnovationVision Care (Pvt) LtdVision Solutions (Pvt) LtdAristo Pharma – Aristo Vision

Silver Sponsors Dimo (Pvt) LtdV & I Vision Centre

Bronze Sponsors Scientiifc Business Systems (Pvt) LtdSante

Photography Competition

This was the first time that a competition of this nature was organized by theCollege. Several members submitted photographs for the competition whichwas held under different categories.

The following members were the winnersFirst prize – Dr. Shiranthi Perera, Dr. Saliya Pathirana and Dr. H. PalihakkaraSecond prize – Dr. L. S. SamarawickramaThird prize – Dr. Harsha Wimalarathne

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Community activities

Press Conference on prevention of injuries due to firecrackers and otherfireworks during the festive season

This was held on the 8th of April 2016, at the Auditorium of the National EyeHospital, Colombo.

The aim of this programme was to reduce the incidence of injuries due to firecrackers and other fireworks during the festive season by educating the publicthrough media. Special emphasis was placed on the importance of reducing injuriesin children.

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Sea Blue Restore Sight Project for free cataract surgery

Cataract surgical camps conducted by the College under this project

Eye Hospital Colombo – Surgery was performed by Consultants attached tothe National Eye Hospital Dr. Pradeepa K. Siriwardena, Dr. Binara Amarasingheand Dr. Muditha Kulatunge. The patients were from the slum areas in the city ofColombo.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the College and theChina Merchants Charitable Foundation Limited on 1st December 2015.

The Honorable Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Dr. RajithaSenarathna was the Chief Guest for this event and the Chinese Ambassador toSri Lanka Mr. Yi Xianliang was the Guest of Honor.

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Base Hospital MahiyanganaSurgery was performed byDr. Sanjaya Kuruppu,Consultant Eye Surgeon

District General Hospital MonaragalaSurgery was performed by Dr. Sanjaya Kuruppu,Consultant Eye Surgeon

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Establishing the Cataract Surgery Fund of the College ofOphthalmologists of Sri Lanka

This was established on the 23rd of January 2016, at Regent Street Branch of theBank of Ceylon. From the profits made by the College in the year 2015, the sumof Rs 2.5 million was deposited.

APAO Award

Dr. Muditha Kulathunga received an award from the Asia Pacific Academy ofOphthalmologists for the service done for the Prevention of Blindness.

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Activities in collaboration with the V2020 programme

Current Focal Points of Vision 2020

Dr. Palitha Maheepala – National Focal PointDr. Pradeepa K. Siriwardena – Focal Point for Childhood Blindness

and Primary Eye CareDr. Muditha Kulathunga – Focal Point for GlaucomaDr. Saman Senanayaka – Focal Point for Low VisionDr. Binara Amarasinghe – Focal Point for Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kala Sivayoganathan – Focal Point for Cataract

Sub Focal PointsDr. Damayantha Baminiwatta – Sub Focal Point for Low VisionDr. Deepani Wewalwala – Sub Focal Point for Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lalitha Senarath – Sub Focal Point for Glaucoma

Donation of the Slit Lamp & Mobile Slit Lamp to the College

Ohira Company Ltd, Japan donated a LED Slit Lamp Microscope, a Mobile LEDslit lamp and an adjustable table for the slit lamp to the College of Ophthalmologistsof Sri Lanka on 16th November 2016. These will be used for teaching purposes aswell as screening activities.

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Media seminarThis was held on the 09th March2016, at the Auditorium of theHealth Education Bureau,Colombo, where a panel ofeminent practitioners in eyehealth care addressed a range ofmedia personal invited to theevent. Dr. Palitha Maheepala,Director General of HealthServices was the Chief Guest.

College PublicationsThe College published two journals during the tenure of the current Council, forthe Annual Congress this year. These were Volume 21, No.2, 2015 and Volume 22,No.1, 2016 edited by Dr. Mangala Gamage and Dr. Binara Amarasinghe, the twoJoint Editors.

Activities of the Glaucoma Interest groupDr. Muditha Kulathunga was appointed as the Chairperson of the Glaucoma InterestGroup of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka on the 29th May 2015.The Glaucoma Interest Group organized two workshops on glaucoma forOphthalmologists.

The Glaucoma Session in the Annual Congress was also organized by theGlaucoma Interest Group.

World Glaucoma Week Activities

07th – 14th March The activities were organized by the Glaucoma Interest Group of the

College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka in collaboration with theNational Eye Hospital and the Vision 2020 programme.

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Glaucoma WalkThis was held on the 11th March 2016. His Excellency the President, HonorableMaithripala Sirisena, and Hon. Deputy Minister of Health, Mr. Faizal Cassimjoined in this walk.

The Glaucoma walk was sponsored by the following organizations.Caps/ Leaflets – CBMRefreshment/ posters/ sound system/ balloons – Alcon / Allergan

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Mass Screening Programme for Glaucoma at National EyeHospital Colombo

This was held on the 11th March 2016 following the Glaucoma Walk.It was sponsored by Allergan and the health drink was Sponsored by BaursHealthcare.

World Diabetic Day

World Diabetic Day – 14th November 2016

To commemorate the World Diabetic Day 2016, several activities were organizedby the Focal Points for Diabetic Retinopathy of the College of Ophthalmologistsof Sri Lanka in collaboration with Vision 2020 programme and the National EyeHospital.

Media seminarThis was held on the 09th November2016 at the Auditorium of the NationalEye Hospital, Colombo, where eminentEye surgeons involved in the manage-ment of diabetic eye disease addressedrepresentatives from print and electronicmedia invited to the event. Dr. PalithaMaheepala, Director General of HealthServices was the Chief Guest.

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Mass Screening Programme

A mass screening programme to detect Diabetic Retinopathy was held on the16th November at the premises of the National Eye Hospital, Colombo. This wassponsored by Allergan and the health drink was sponsored by Kalbe International.

Module I Revision course

This year too, the College organized a revision course for candidates preparingfor the Ophthalmology Module I examination. External lecturers from MedicalFaculties of the Universities of Colombo, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kelaniya andKothalawala Defence University, as well as clinicians from different fieldsparticipated as resource persons. This course was coordinated by Dr. MadhuwanthiDissanayake, Dr. Lalitha Senerath and Dr. Kusum Ratnayake for the year 2016.

The College is grateful to the Director, National Eye Hospital for providing thevenue and appreciates the support given by the administrative staff of the Collegein arranging and co-coordinating the lectures.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Appreciation NightThe Council of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka held an AppreciationNight for all the sponsors of the 25th Annual Congress at the Golden Pond, HotelTaj Samudra, Colombo on the 23rd of October 2016.

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Annual Cricket Match

The Annual Cricket Match and the Sports Day will be falling on the 18th December2016 after the AGM. The members of the College, their families and the membersfrom the pharmaceutical sector will be participating. The venue for the activitywill be the Bloomfield Cricket Club, Colombo 07, from 1.00 p. m. onwards. Anetball match and various activities for children have been scheduled and the daywill end with a fellowship dinner.

Annual Trip

The Annual Trip was held on 13th November to Hotel Pegasus Reef. The eventended with a musical evening and dinner.

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College Office

Mrs. Samanmalie Wewalwala continues to function as the College AdministrativeSecretary with the supporting staff Mr. Silva, Mr. Upali and Mr. Hasitha. The auditingof the College accounts continues to be done by T & A Associates.

AcknowledgementsOn behalf of the College I take this opportunity to express my sincere and gratefulappreciation to the under listed.

• The Advisors and Council of the College of Ophthalmologists of SriLanka.

• The staff of the College Office; Ms. Samanmalie Wewalwala theAdministrative Secretary and supporting staff, Mr. Silva, Mr. Upali andMr. Hasitha.

• Mrs. Kumari Gunewardena of the Assocaition of Retina SpecialistsOffice.

• The members of the College who supported us in the activitiesthroughout the year.

• All other Academic Colleges and Associations who collaborated withus.

• Director General Health Services and the Officials of the Ministry ofHealth.

• Director and Staff of the National Eye Hospital Colombo.

• Staff of the V2020 Secretariat, Colombo and Kandy.

• All Sponsors and the hospitality sector.

• All those well-wishers and others who supported the College whoare not mentioned above.

Dr. Pradeepa K. SiriwardenaPresident

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