He served as a Visiting Professor at National Chao-tung University and Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida, Founder & CEO of Nasdaq-listed companies, He holds over 40 patents and is the inventor (US patents, 1992, 2000) of flying-spot LASIK procedure currently used in eye hospitals worldwide. He has published over 55 book chapters and over 200 peer-review journal papers including about 80 SCI-impacted. His awards include WHO's WHO in Leading American Executives, Model of oversea Chinese Young Entrepreneur and Fellow of American Society of Laser Surgery & Medicine.

Prof. Lin research areas include: design of medical lasers (for dental, ophthalmic and anti-cancer uses), nanotechnology, bio-engineering, basic physics and modeling of vision-corrections and light-activated processes in medical and biological systems.

I am currently at the Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. I received my M.D. degree from Yamanashi Medical School in 1997.

My primary research interest is ocular immunology caused by environmental factors, and my clinical subspecialties include medical and surgical treatment of corneal and vitreoretinal diseases.

Christophe P. Ribelayga, Ph.D., received his degree in Neuroscience from the University Louis Pasteur (France) in 2000 and followed with postdoctoral training at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (USA). He was a faculty member in the Department of Neuroscience at The Ohio State University in Columbus (USA) from 2005 to 2009 and moved to his current position in the Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at The University of Texas in Houston (USA) in 2009. He has also joined the faculty at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Houston in 2009. Dr. Ribelayga’s laboratory studies the function of circadian clocks in the retina, and in particular the role of circadian clocks as adaptive processes to the predictable changes in ambient light intensity. Dr. Ribelayga was an early proponent of studying circadian clocks in the retina, as retinal clocks represent an important physiological mechanism regulating day and night vision. His more recent work has focused on the circadian clock regulation of photoreceptor electrical coupling and its role in the activity of the rod and cone pathways. Dr. Ribelayga has co-authored several widely cited reviews of the biology and physiological impact of circadian clocks in the vertebrate retina.

Simply put, my research aims to understand how we see during the day and night. Our visual system is remarkable in that it can operate under the bright midday sun, at night under starlight, and at all times in between when ambient light intensity varies by more than 10 billion fold. The mechanisms responsible for this remarkable adaptation are known to primarily originate in the eye and more specifically in its sensory part, the retina. Adaptation to the daily changes in ambient light intensity in the retina depends on a specific functional architecture, including 2 types of photoreceptors, rods and cones, and a wide variety of neuronal mechanisms encompassing both adaptive mechanisms driven by ambient light and endogenous mechanisms, such as circadian clocks. The main property of circadian clocks is that they are self-sustained in nature, and therefore they function even in the absence of time cues, such as in constant conditions (i.e. constant darkness) with a period of approximately 24 h, hence the term circadian (from the Latin circa dies, which translates into “about one day”). Circadian clocks in the retina keep track of the highly predictable daily changes in the ambient light intensity, thus helping the retina to anticipate the abrupt changes in lighting conditions at transition times (i.e. dawn and dusk) and optimize retinal processing for high-acuity low-sensitivity daytime vision or low-acuity high-sensitivity nighttime vision. Genetic dysfunction of the retinal clocks or of circadian signaling in the retina produces marked deficits in retinal responses to light and compromises retinal cell viability. Thus, functional circadian clocks are essential for normal maintenance and function of the retina. Our long-term goal is to understand how circadian clocks in the retina modulate retinal function on a daily basis, and why clock malfunction impinges on information processing and cell viability. We expect that our work will bring us closer to fully understand why circadian timing is so critical in the retina. We also expect that understanding how circadian clocks control neuronal activity and functional pathways in the retina will be of great benefit towards our understanding of the general rules governing circadian clock function and neuroplasticity in the central nervous system. Keywords: retina, circadian clock, electrical synapses, connexin, gap junction, rod and cone pathways, adaptation, neural circuits

Lecturer in Physics, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore (1957-59), Lecturer in Physics (1959-74), Professor and Head of the Undergraduate Physics Department (1974-88), Head of the Post Graduate Physics Department (1988-94), The American College, Madurai. After statutory retirement, Professor of Physics and Consultant in the Instruments Maintenance Lab, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai (1995-2013) and in between a graduate teaching assistant at University of Oregon, USA (1970-71) and Controller of Examinations, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (1986-88) maintaining# 74), highest rank held: Captain, highest appointment held: for the NCC Battalions in Madurai whenever the regular CO were on leave or posted out on other duty. Had opportunities to train and present ceremonial Guards of Honor to the Shri Jag Jeevan Ram, Defense Minister of the country, Shri Bishnuram Medi Governor of Tamilnadu state and Thiru. Nedunchezhian, Pro Chancellor Madurai Kamaraj University, at the NCC Head Quarters in the city, at the American College and at Madurai Kamaraj University respectively.

I am interested only in the following (1) Instruments used in Ophthalmology - how they work (Physics involved), care and maintenance, equivalent instruments and processes. spareparts substitution (2) Common mistakes and misconceptions in use of instruments.

Prof. Li is currently the CEO, Medical Director and Professor of Beijing Aier Eye Hospital; Chairman of Ocular Surface Diseases Group of Aier Eye Hospital Group; Director of Aier Eye Bank; Doctoral Supervisor and Graduate Tutor of Aier College of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Jinzhou Medical University (China). Prof. Li obtained his Ph.D in Ophthalmology, Medical College of Qingdao University (China) in 2003. He has published over XX papers in major international journals, including approximately XX SCI-indexed papers.

Corneal , Refractive, Glaucoma

Dr. Huang is currently the vice director of the National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry and Eye Hospital Wenzhou Medical University (China). He is also the deputy director of the OCULUS Asia-Pacific Research Training Center; Specialized Committee youth member of Evidence-based medicine. He was a visiting scholar to both America and Australia, and member of ASCRS, ESCRS, AAO and ARVO. He was chosen into the Talent Cultivation Program for Future Vision Care Leadership, New Medical Telent in Zhejiang Province, ‘551’ Talent Project of Wenzhou City, and is a core member of the Key Innovation Team of Wenzhou city. His main achievements have been included in the 2015-2016 edition (33rd ed.) of the Marquis Who's Who. He sits in the editor board of the PLOS ONE and are reviewers for leading ophthalmology journals including Ophthalmology and JCRS Dr. Huang has led or involved in more than 20 key research projects supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, He has published more than 110 research papers in leading international journals, in which 60 are indexed in SCI, with one of which having a impact factor of 53.29, the number of references is 500 times, and the H index is 14. He has also published 24 scientific papers with the National Medical Journal of China, and is an editor of five ophthalmology publications. He has presented 30 conference papers in various national conferences and has been awarded one national invention patent, with another eight such patents accepted. Dr Huang’s research papers have received numerous rewards including the ‘Exceptional’ article by the Faculty of 1000 Medicine, Best Young Researcher Paper by the International Congress of Ophthalmology and Optometry China (COOC), Excellent Young Expert Speech by the Chinese Cornea Society Congress, Best Paper by the National Congress of Corneal Refractive Surgery, Best Paper by the China Optometry Academic Conference, Travel Grant, and Exceptional Paper by the University Foundation for the Education of Medical Service and Health Care, Taiwan.

• Anterior segment imaging • Corneal crossing • Intraocular lens power calculation • Patient-reported outcomes • Vision related outcome measures

Dr. Ajith T.A., received his Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India in 1996 securing FIRST RANK at Manipal Academy and Ph. D in Medical Biochemistry from Research Centre, AIMS, Kerala, India in 2004. He has been PROFESSOR in Biochemistry at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India, since July, 2012. He has authored 90 research publications in peer-reviewed National and International journals. He has edited/authored 3 books and contributed 10 chapters. Prof. (Dr.) T. A. Ajith serves as Editorial board member for 23 International/National journals and reviewer for many National and International journals.

Activities of mitochondrial ETC, Krebs cycle dehydrogenases during aging and in organ toxicities induced by chemicals in animal models; Anti-inflammatory; Antioxidant; Hypolipidemic; Radiation protecting and Antidiabetic; Antimutagenic and Anticarcinogenic effects of compounds.

Personal skills: • Analytical thinking, analysis, planning and problem solving • Organization and prioritization skills • Adaptability and ability to work under pressure.

Human embryonic stem cell cultures: Culturing of mouse fibroblast cells (Feeder cells) which acts as support for the growth of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), both induced and spontaneous differentiation of human embryonic stem cells into retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE)  Maintenance of human embryonic stem cells using enzymatic passaging, non-enzymatic-manual passaging protocols.  Experience on Proton beam radiation therapy experimental design and analysis  Elecetrophysiology: Electroretinography (ERG) for the analysis of various inherited retinal degenerative diseases  Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an established medical imaging technique that uses light to capture micrometer-resolution, three-dimensional images from within optical scattering media (e.g., biological tissue such as retina).  Cell culture methods : analysis of cellular proliferation assays using trypan blue exclusion assay, WST-1 & MTT assays  Cell death analysis: using Caspase-3 activity, Colorimetric In-cell ELISA, Propidium Iodide staining  Analytical Techniques in Protein Chemistry: SDS-PAGE, 2D-gel electrophoresis, Mass Spectrometry and PMF analysis, Western blotting.  Protein Purification Techniques: Gel filtration and C5-12 RP- chromatography, use of desalting columns using FPLC, Akta purifier.  Chromatography techniques: Separation of micro molecules using Reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), Thin Layer chromatography (TLC).  Immunological Techniques: Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Luminex technologies: for the analysis of various proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines associated with ocular deseases.  Analysis of various cytokines using Luminex multiplex technology  Molecular biology techniques: Isolation genomic DNA, amplification by PCR, Real Time PCR for gene expression analysis. Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP), Single strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP), ARMS-PCR method and also by highly specific technique such as denaturing high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC), DNA sequencing and sequence analysis. Use of secondary structure predictions of RNA using bioinformatics tools.  Experience in the analysing software packages for Protein& nucleotide sequence analysis and general scientific data analysis - Protein data bank, gene bank and Swiss Prot analysis, Gel analysis and Gel documentation systems.  Gene expression analysis by Real time PCR analysis.  Immunocytochemical analysis using various image software.  Expertise in handling various laboratory instruments as Thermal Cycler, Gel Documentation System, Spectrophotometer, Protean IEF cell, BioPhotometer, High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC), Akta Purifier, Gradient Ultracentrifuge, Sonicator, Homogenizer, Lyophilizers, Spectro Fluorimeter, ELISA Reader, Real-time PCR, Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis, Genetic screening – DNA sequencing and data analysis, Western blotting and ELISA.  Electrophysiology : Electroretinography (ERG) Electroretinography (ERG) measures the electrical responses of various cell types in the retina, including the photoreceptors (rods and cones), inner retinal cells (bipolar and amacrine cells), and the ganglion cells. Electrodes are usually placed on the cornea and the skin near the eye, although it is possible to record the ERG from skin electrodes. During a recording, the patient's eyes are exposed to standardized stimuli and the resulting signal is displayed showing the time course of the signal's amplitude (voltage). Signals are very small and typically are measured in microvolts or nanovolts. The ERG is composed of electrical potentials contributed by different cell types within the retina, and the stimulus conditions (flash or pattern stimulus, whether a background light is present, and the colors of the stimulus and background) can elicit a stronger response from certain components.

Author of about 70 scientific papers published in international journals, 60 abstracts from international and national meetings and conferences, 39 papers in journal supplements and 6 book chapters.

• American Academy of Ophthalmology • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons • Italian Society of Corneal Transplantation • Italian Society of Ophthalmology • Sicilian Society of Ophthalmology

- Academic Representative in Argentina and worldwide, California University FCE, California, USA - President, International Research Goup, Abad Eye Research, Ballsbridge University, - Distinguished Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology at Ballsbridge University, Roseau, Dominica and Republic of Ghana, - Honourable Global Member Council of the Board of Quality Standards, Ireland, UK, - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) as researcher, International Philosophical Institute, India - Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) in Medical Research, Maha Sastra University, Sastra Angkor Institute, The Kingdom of Cambodia - Doctor of Sciences (DSc) in Ophthalmology “ad eundem” (education and practice in Ophthalmology), Ballsbridge University, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica - Honorary Fellow, Institute the Chartered Professionals (optics researcher), Ireland, UK - Distinguished University Professor, Ballsbridge University, Roseau, Dominica - Honourable Fellow and Global Member Council, Board of Quality Standards, Ireland, UK - Doctor of Sciences Award, (Dsc) Research Training & Treatment Institute, Jodhpur, India - Golden Medal of Excellence “International Health Professional of the Year -2012” (scientifics research), International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England - International Award, Marquis Who’s Who in America (scientific publications), New York, USA - Honorary Distinction “Magna Cum Laude”, (doctoral thesis), Bircham International University, Spain - Doctor Honoris Causa (Dr.h.c.) contribution to the knowledge and to the scientific research in Ophthalmology, Bircham International University, Madrid, Spain - Has Published more than eighty articles in scientific journals - Author of seven books of Ophthalmology.

Eye Biotechnology and Ocular Nanomedicine Stem Cells.

Lin Wang is working as Professor of Computation and Systems Biology at School of Electronics Engineering in Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Previously, she was a Lecturer at Department of Biology in Tsinghua University (Beijing, China). She holds a PhD degree in systems biology from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (Germany), a Master and a Bachelor degree in (Cell) Biology from Shandong Normal University (China). She has published more than 60 papers in journals, books and conference proceedings, including more than 40 papers in journals indexed in the Web of Science–Journal Citation Reports such as Integrative Biology, Analytical Cellular Pathology, International Journal of Neural Systems, Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, Immunologic Research, Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, Cell Proliferation, Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, Tumor Biology, Neurobiology, Cancer Investigation, Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Scientific World Journal, Advances in Neural Networks, Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction, Journal of Inflammation-London, Cell Biochemistry and Function, Oncology Letters, Neural Information Processing, etc. She has also published 3 English books including one with Springer and two with LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, etc.

Systems Biology, Computational and Integrative Biology, Cancer, Neurobiology.

2010-2012: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Anterior segment fellowship 2005-2009: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Student in general ophthalmology 1997-2005: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Medical student

Ocular trauma, Keratitis and its management, Keratoplasty

Medical ophthalmologist since 2008. He served as chief physician of the neurophthalmology service of the Cuban Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery from 2009 to 2011. Medical Director and Neurophthalmology at Ophthalmology Hospital Amistad Algeria Cuba, Djelfa in Algeria, between 2011 and 2014. Professor at the Faculty of medicine at the Diego Portales University in Chile from 2016 to date. He is currently an ophthalmologist and coordinator of the ophthalmology service of the Cordillera Province Hospital in Chile.

NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY, RETINA AND GLAUCOMA

Dr. Suraj Singh Senjam (MBBS, MD) is currently working as Associate Professor in Community Ophthalmology Department, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS New Delhi. He has passed his MBBS from Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur. He has completed his MD in Community Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh. He has teaching experienced in various public health subjects viz. Epidemiology, Epidemiology of Ocular Diseases, Research Methodology, Health Management and Planning, Project Cycle Management, Biostatistics, Health Promotion, Preventive Ophthalmology, Primary Eye Health, Screening and Survey Methodology in Community Ophthalmology.

Dr. Suraj Singh Senjam has very keen interest in a community-based research project related to public health ophthalmic problems. He is instrumental in strengthening low vision and visual rehabilitation in Dr. RPC AIIMS and in establishing the National Research & Training Centre for Low Vision and Rehabilitation Services. He developed a model to facilitate the continuum of rehabilitation care based networking system. His other area of interest are ocular epidemiology, eye health promotion and application of various health promotion theories in eye health, salutogenesis, planning of community eye health including outreach eye care services, eye health care delivery system, and preventive ophthalmology, school vision screening, and programme implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Dr. Burak Bilgin is an assistant professor of Ophthalmology at the Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey. He received his medical licence in 2007 and residency in ophthalmology in 2012 from Uludag University School of Medicine and Osmangazi University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, respectively. After his five-year career as ophthalmology specialist, he was accepted in Bahcesehir University as an assistant professor of Ophthalmology in 2017. He still continues this academic position. His specialisation areas are; pediatric ophthalmology (especially retinopathy of prematurity), oculoplastic surgery and cataract surgery.

Ophthalmology Residency: Osmangazi University, School of Medicine Specialization areas: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Oculoplasty

Dr Anubhav Chauhan, a resident of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India completed his schooling from the prestigious Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. He commenced his medical career in year 2004 after completing M.B.B.S from Dr Rajindra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh. Dr Chauhan completed his post-graduation in Ophthalmology from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla in 2014. He is presently working as Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology at Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh. In his short career as an ophthalmologist, Dr Chauhan has been actively engaged in a lot of research work and has more than 50 scientific international and national publications /presentations to his credit plus he has reviewed more than 70 manuscripts received from various international journals. He has also been on panel as one of the reviewers for the prestigious International Journal of Ophthalmology and Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, is a reviewer for Indian journal of clinical and experimental ophthalmology, International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences,International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, Case reports in surgery and invasive procedure, Allied Journals and is also an editorial board member for Open Access Journal of Ophthalmology,EC Ophthalmology,Clinical Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences,International journal of microscopy, Mathews journal of ophthalmology, Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Sciences, and Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences.The work done by Dr Chauhan is also available for study at the following social networking sites i.e researchgate, Publons, Orcid .

He has also been on panel as one of the reviewers for the prestigious International Journal of Ophthalmology and Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, is a reviewer for Indian journal of clinical and experimental ophthalmology, International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences,International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, Case reports in surgery and invasive procedure, Allied Journals and is also an editorial board member for Open Access Journal of Ophthalmology,EC Ophthalmology,Clinical Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences,International journal of microscopy, Mathews journal of ophthalmology, Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Sciences, and Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences.

Doctor for the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Master's Degree in Optometry and Vision Sciences by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Ex-Professor of University School of Optics and Optometry of Terrassa, Master's Degree in Optometry and Vision Sciences, Diploma in Optics for the University School of Optics of Terrassa, Diploma in Optics and Optometry by the University School of Optics and Optometry of Terrassa, Master in Contactology and Superior Optometry for the University of Barcelona, Fellow of International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Fellow of Americam Academy of Optometry, Collaborator of the Research Group VISCA (VISION AND CONTROL OF ACTION) GROUP. Currently is Director of Palomar Centers.

Author of a book Neuroftalmology and the various scientific papers. He is specialist in the processes of visual neurorehabilitation of patients with sectorial field losses. Highlights his scientific contributions of the Palomar prisms, of the FEV-PAL program for the detection of the visual extinction phenomenon and of the visual rehabilitation programs designed by him perform them online.

Dr. M.Rajajeyakumar, MBBS, MD (Physiology), MSc Yoga, CCEBDM (PHFI), (PhD), has completed his MD Physiology,(2006-2009) at (JIPMER- An Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India). I worked as research assistant (2009-2012) in the Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research Lab, and JIPMER. I published more than 81 research papers and serving as an editorial board member and expert reviewer of many national and international journals. I have been invited for honorable guest Speaker in Fitness-2015, Philadelphia, USA, and chairperson for the international conference 9 th Indo global summit on cancer therapy -2015, India. I was selected as Speaker and chairperson for 12th,13th& 14 th AsiaPacificMedicalEducationConference-3rd, 4 th & 5 th International Conference on Faculty Development in the Health Professions, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS, Singapore 2015,16 & 17. I presented a scientific research paper in World Diabetes Congress Dec-2015, IDF, Vancouver, Canada. I have been appointed as Advisory Council members of Pure Action, Yoga is Medicine, Austin, TX 78703, USA and organizing committee member of international conferences. I have been honored and received 10 awards, including national and international level. I have been appointed as scientific referee for extramural proposal evaluation and recommendation for funding of project in the field of medicine and biomedical engineering by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Established through an Act of Parliament: SERB Act 2008, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

I have been actively involved in medical, biomedical, and yoga research. My special research experience is in autonomic, cognitive, cardio-respiratory, neurophysiology and medical education. I had trained with basic Physiological procedures including human and animal experimental physiology; pulmonary function test (PFT), autonomic function test (AFT), HRV (heart rate variability), EMG (electromyography), & NCS (nerve conduction study).

Since 2055 Consultant in the Medical Retina Division of the Foundation G.B. Bietti-IRCCS at “Britannico Hospital – ASL S. Giovanni Addolorata”, (Via Santo Stefano Rotondo n 6-00184 Rome, Italy) and at the research institute (Via Livenza n 3 00198 Rome, Italy), chief of the department prof C.M. Villani Since 2008 to 2014 Consultant at the Maculopathy Center of Foundation G.B. Bietti-IRCCS “Britannico Hospital” – ASL S. Giovanni Addolorata”, Via Santo Stefano Rotondo n 6-00184 Rome, Italy Since 2007 to 2009 researcher at Foundation G.B. Bietti-IRCCS under the supervision of Prof. M. Stirpe, in the Vitreoretinal Division 2006/2007- Consultant at the “S. Alessio” Institute 2006/2008 - Consultant at the Ophthalmology Department “Villa S. Pietro” FatebeneFratelli of Roma, Chief of the department Prof. G. Lofoco

Age related macular degeneration, Retinal vein occlusion, Vitreoretinal interfaces diseases, Diabetic retinopathy, Refractive errors.

Dr Costas Karabatsas MD, DMed(Bristol), MRCOphth, FEBO, FRCS(Ed)Ophth is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology with the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Optics & Optometry), University of Western Attica (UNIWA), Athens, Greece. He is also a practicing Consultant Eye Surgeon, specializing in cornea, refractive and glaucoma surgery. He gained his Ophthalmology training and his clinical corneal fellowship in the UK, at the Department of Ophthalmology, Bristol Eye Hospital, where he has also served as a Clinical Lecturer. He was awarded a Doctorate title (Doctor of Medicine, DMed Higher Degree) from the University of Bristol, for his thesis on management of post-keratoplasty astigmatism with the use of computerized topography. He subsequently completed a refractive surgery-LASIK mini Fellowship with the University of Crete, Greece. He has served (1999-2007) as Ass. Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Larissa University Hospital, Greece, and Head of the Anterior Segment Surgery, Cornea Transplant and Glaucoma Unit. In addition to his clinical role, he is active in research and teaching activities. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers, chapters and books. He has delivered more than 300 lectures, both nationally and internationally. He is a member of AAO, ASCRS, ESCRS and EGS, and also an active member of the Executive Board of the Greek College of Ophthalmology, the Hellenic Eye Bank Demokritus, as well as the General Secretary of the Hellenic Cornea Society. He is on the editorial boards of several national and international ophthalmic journals and has acted as reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.

Corneal diseases; Corneal transplantation; Keratoconus; Refractive Surgery; Clinical trials; Glaucoma.

 Nominated for KHWAJA SHARIFUL HASAN GOLD MEDAL (2019) by Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan.  Completed first LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP) of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society (APVRS) 2017-2018. (Certificate awarded in 12th Asia Pacific Vitreo-Retinal Society Congress, Seoul, South Korea. (14th – 16th December 2018).  INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGIST EDUCATION AWARD (2015) by American Academy of Ophthalmology.  LATEEF CHAUDHRY GOLD MEDAL (2013) by Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan, for significant contributions to Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology in Pakistan. Received in 33rd Annual Congress of Ophthalmology & Karophth 2013, 8th to 10th March 2013, organized by Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan.  Achieved 2ND POSITION IN CLASS (DEAN’S LIST) in pre-final professional MCQ’s Examination in Khyber Medical College, Peshawar.

Ophthalmology

Dr. Damaris Hodelin Fuentes MD, is Investigator and Ophthalmology Resident at Ophthalmology Department of the General Hospital “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso” of Santiago de Cuba. She has completed her Medical Doctor Degree from Medical Sciences University of Santiago de Cuba and she graduated with Golden Title, and received the “Award to Scientific Worthy” for her results as student in 2016.

As Ophthalmologist, she has operated more than 360 patients with cataracts and pterigiums, and recently she was working as Ophthalmologist Surgeon in Venezuela during 6 months. Also, she belongs to the Honorific Professorship of Bioethics of Medical Sciences University of Santiago de Cuba and has developed researches in this field.

Dr. Mandeep Tomar, a resident of Nahan district Sirmour Himachal Pradesh, India completed his schooling from prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Nahan,H.P. India in 2002.He commenced his medical career in 2009 after completing his M.B.B.S. from Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla Himachal Pradesh.Dr.Tomar completed his post graduation in Ophthalmology from Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla in 2013.He did his senior residency in Ophthalmology from Dr. Rajender Prasad Government Medical College Tanda Himachal Pradesh from 2015 to 2018.In May 2018, he passed DNB Ophthalmology (Diplomate in National Board) examination at Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi, India. At present he is working as a medical officer in the department of ophthalmology at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College Nahan Himachal Pradesh.

Lens And Cataract Surgery,Ocular Surface Diseases, Anterior Segment,Vitreoretinal Surgeries.