It has been fascinating to know the evolution in ophthalmology has brought to the mankind. History dates back to the ancient days of Sushruta and even before Hippocrtaes, and it is captivating to know about the cataract surgery, and how it hardly differs from the modern technology. The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ὀφθαλμός, ophthalmos, i.e., “eye” and -λoγία, -logia, i.e., “study of, discourse”, ophthalmology literally means “the science of eyes”. Perhaps, it is one of most developed subject in medical field at current situation, providing cure even for the blind people from the birth.
However, we are still in the preliminary stage regarding the history of ophthalmology in Nepal, although “Reaching the unreached” by Dr Ram Prasad Pokhrel provides enormous information to some extent. Hence, it would be an immense help from our fraternity, who could provide and share their experiences regarding the subject matter. This would be a great contribution to the future generation in the years to come. There is no doubt, though, we lack proper evidences of our ancient eye history, the services that we are providing is in parity with the developed countries and this is definitely a matter of pride for all of us.
Established in 1985, the Nepal Ophthalmic Society has been one of the leading …
SURVEY
Dear all,
NOS has initiated this survey in the wake of outbreak of acute viral conjunctivitis, about use of antibiotics & steroids. The rampant misuse of antibiotics & steroids has already led to its shortage in the country & may lead to further complications with which the patient may come. Thus, this survey will help us to know how prescriptions are given at different levels & how we should formulate guidelines & monitor our system. Thus requesting you all to please participate.
Thanks
President NOS
NOS Executive committee.
Presidential Address
Prof. Dr. Meenu Chaudhary
President
Greetings and a very Happy New Year. At the outset, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the members of Nepal Ophthalmic Society for bestowing upon me this honor and trust of leading our society as its President.
NOS has come a long way since its establishment in 1985 and we have already completed 37 glorious years.
Nepal Ophthalmic Society is a vibrant society with 426 members at present. Within our umbrella, we have 5 sub-specialty societies (Viteroretina, Cornea-Cataract & refractive surgery, Oculoplasty, Glaucoma, Pediatric and Strabismus societies) including addition of Women in ophthalmology and the Young Ophthalmologists chapter.
The objective of our Society is to guarantee eye health, establish a set of standard ground rules that will support and guide the ophthalmological profession, sharing of scientific knowledge and transfer of surgical skill nationally and internationally and contribution towards eye health research…
Secretarial Address
It has been fascinating to know the evolution in ophthalmology has brought to the mankind. History dates back to the ancient days of Sushruta and even before Hippocrtaes, and it is captivating to know about the cataract surgery, and how it hardly differs from the modern technology. The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ὀφθαλμός, ophthalmos, i.e., “eye” and -λoγία, -logia, i.e., “study of, discourse”, ophthalmology literally means “the science of eyes”. Perhaps, it is one of most developed subject in medical field at current situation, providing cure even for the blind people from the birth.
History dates back to the ancient days of Sushruta and even before Hippocrtaes, and it is captivating to know about the cataract surgery, and how it hardly differs from the modern technology. The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ὀφθαλμός, ophthalmos, i.e., “eye” and -λoγία, -logia, i.e., “study of, discourse”, ophthalmology literally means “the science of eyes”. Perhaps, it is one of most developed subject in medical field at current situation, providing cure even for the blind people from the birth…
