About the summit
Two days of live intraoperative gonioscopy, hands-on MIGS and glaucoma drainage device labs, an AI workshop and a keynote by Dr Sean Ianchulev, in collaboration with Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry.
Programme
19 December 2026
Creating an Interventional Glaucoma Mindset
- Registration, inauguration and batch distribution
- Glaucoma Today & Tomorrow
The global magnitude of glaucoma and the evolution of its clinical care, with the pivotal shifts that set the stage for modern, fast-evolving management.
- Angle in Action: Live Intraoperative Gonioscopy & Manoeuvres
A live demonstration of step-by-step intraoperative gonioscopy, including patient positioning and surgical table optimisation for ideal angle visualisation.
- Tea break
- Next-Gen Glaucoma Skills Lab · Part 1
Hands-on stations with small cohorts of five delegates each. Basics covers dry and wet lab training in core diagnostic and therapeutic skills. Pro and ProMax offer step-by-step wet lab experience in MIGS and glaucoma drainage device implantation.
- Next-Gen Power Lunch: Meet, Eat & Innovate
- Next-Gen AI Workshop
An introduction to generative AI tools for medical content creation, then small groups craft AI-generated presentations, medical illustrations and video reels.
- Kahoot quiz
- Keynote: Dr Sean Ianchulev
Innovations in Glaucoma Surgery and the Future of Glaucoma Management. Dr Ianchulev is Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Director of Ophthalmic Innovation and Technology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
- The Green Hospital Tour: Innovations in Sustainable Healthcare
20 December 2026
Creating an Interventional Glaucoma Mindset
- Morning Waves & Glaucoma Ways: Beachside Mentorship & Tea
A morning beach walk with coffee, tea and open dialogue with senior glaucoma leaders. Ask clinical questions, discuss surgical challenges and receive career guidance.
- Next-Gen Angle Surgery: 3D Live MIGS Experience
MIGS cases recorded in 3D, narrated live by the operating faculty: angle manoeuvres, Schlemm’s canal entry and device implantation, followed by case discussion.
- The Glaucoma Continuum: Modern Medical & Surgical Paradigms
From therapeutics and early laser interventions to MIGS and glaucoma drainage device surgery, with case-based algorithms for personalised strategies.
- Glaucoma 2050: Future Horizons & Uncharted Frontiers
AI-driven predictive diagnostics, neuroprotection, home-based care, gene therapy and continuous pressure monitoring: the innovations that will redefine glaucoma care.
- Plates & Paradigms: The Lunchtime Glaucoma Symposium
- Next-Gen Glaucoma Skills Lab · Part 2
Continued hands-on stations for Basics, Pro and ProMax.
- Valedictory session
Next-Gen Glaucoma Skills Lab
Stations run on both days with five delegates per station. Choose a track at registration.
Applanation tonometry, gonioscopy, HFA, OCT, YAG PI, SLT, trabeculectomy
MIGS: Dual Hook, iStent, KDB, Hydrus
Glaucoma drainage devices: Aadi 250, ACP-ST and Paul Glaucoma Implant
Local organising committee
Dr R VenkateshChief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital
Dr S KavithaChief, Glaucoma Services
Dr O AnnamalaiMedical Consultant, Glaucoma ServicesYOSI–PWG Glaucoma Interest Group
- Dr Shivam GuptaTeam lead
- Dr Varsha G BelamgiTeam lead
- Dr Arshi SinghMember
- Dr Achal SinghalMember
- Dr Megha GMember
- Dr Neha MidhaMember
- Dr Nimrita NagdevMember
- Dr Nidhi TomarMember
- Dr Rinal PanditMember
- Dr Russell DaCruzMember
- Dr Swetha KMember
- Dr Techi Dodum TaraMember
- Dr Vishwendra Pratap SinghMember
- Dr VirendraMember
YOSI South Zone
- Dr Aaditreya VarmanSouth Zone member
- Dr Renuka R HabibSouth Zone member
YOSI Governing Council
- Dr Karan BhatiaPresident
- Dr Diva Kant MisraImmediate Past President
- Dr Prasanna V RameshVice President
- Dr Rolika BansalSecretary
- Dr Lipi MittalTreasurer
- Dr Anujeet PaulJoint Secretary
- Dr Niranjan KarthikJoint Treasurer
In collaboration with Aravind Eye Hospital