Recognized by National Medical Commission (NMC) & Govt. of India and constituent college of Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute
Eye donation fortnight awareness program was conducted from 25th August 2024 to 8th September 2024 organized by the Department of Ophthalmology, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore.
On 4th September 2024, Final day of the fortnight, a grand event was celebrated at RRMCH organized by dept. of ophthalmology, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore. Event went on from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Honorable dignitaries were invited to the dais. There was invocation song to seek the blessings of lord Ganesha followed by Lamp Lighting.
Dr. Kaushal Kumar, HOD & professor, Dept of Ophthalmology started the program by giving insights on eye donation while Dr. Nithisha T M gave eloquent welcome address. CEO Sri C N Seetharam and Dean Dr. B Sathyamurthy addressed the audience.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Vinay R Murthy Medical Director and head of Cornea and refractive surgery at Prabha Eye Clinic was felicitated and he gave an educational speech, Anterion – anterior segment clinical applications. Dr. Nanda L gave a speech on vital work done by RajaRajeswari eye bank. This was followed by energetic dance performances, educational presentations, skits, musical performances and prize distribution for all winners who had participated in the events that were conducted. Mementos were awarded as a token of appreciation to NGO’s to honor their support towards this program. The program was concluded with a vote of thanks encouraging people to pledge their eyes & create awareness regarding eye donation.
Many cultural events were conducted for MBBS, DOT students & Optometry on 1st & 2nd Sep 2024 such as face painting, creative writing, poster making, quiz & Pictionary, to create awareness on the importance of eye donation.
