Book
Commemorative book, celebrating the rich history, remarkable achievements, and future aspirations of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society (NOS).
Publisher
Nepal Ophthalmic Society
Tripureshor, Nepal
email: nosnepal@gmail.com
URL: nos.com.np
Editorial Team
Prof Dr Meenu Chaudhary
Dr Purushottam Joshi
Dr Samata Sharma
Binesh K Maharjan
Raju KC
Date of Publication
This book is published on November, 2024
Pictures and Information
Most of the pictures and information in this book are taken from Nepal Ophthalmic Society and NOS members.
Design & Print
www.colornpixel.com
© Nepal Ophthalmic Society
Table of Contents
| SN | Title | Page No. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Committee (2022 – 2024) | 5 |
| 2 | Past Presidents | 6 |
| 3 | Preface | 7 |
| 4 | Message | |
| a. from the desk of the General Secretary | 9 | |
| b. from the Hon’ble President of Nepal | 10 | |
| c. from the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Nepal | 11 | |
| d. from the Hon’ble Minister for Health and Population | 12 | |
| e. from the President of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) | 13 | |
| f. from the Secretary General of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) | 14 | |
| g. from the President of South Asian Academy of Ophthalmology | 15 | |
| h. from the Secretary General of Ophthalmological Society of Bangladesh | 16 | |
| i. from the President of Nepal Medical Association | 17 | |
| j. from the President of Nepalese Association of Optometrists | 18 | |
| k. from the President of Nepal Ophthalmic Assistants Society | 19 | |
| 5 | History of Nepal Ophthalmic Society | 20 |
| 6 | Eye Care Delivery in Nepal | 22 |
| 7 | Eye Care Development in Nepal | 24 |
| 8 | A Dependent Nation Emerges Self -reliant for its Eye Doctors Training/Education | 28 |
| 9 | Salient Features of Eye Care Program of Nepal | 32 |
| 10 | Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology: An Account of Its History | 38 |
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| 12 | Hospital Cornea Retrieval Program (Turning the tide of Corneal Blindness) | 47 |
| 13 | Nepalese Society for Oculoplastic Surgeons (NESOS) | 51 |
| 14 | Nepal Vitreo Retina (NVRS) | 54 |
| 15 | Nepal Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Society (NCCRS) | 58 |
| 16 | Glaucoma Society of Nepal | 61 |
| 17 | Young Ophthalmologist Nepal | 62 |
| 18 | Nepal Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society (NPOSS) | 66 |
| 19 | Uveitis Service in Nepal | 68 |
| 20 | Neuro-ophthalmology in Nepal | 72 |
| 21 | Women in Ophthalmology in Nepal | 73 |
| 22 | Sustainable Development Goal and Eye Health: Its Importance and Challenges | 75 |
| 23 | Eastern Regional Ophthalmic Conference (EROPHCON): Its Historical Background and Current Status | 77 |
| 24 | Western Regional Ophthalmic Conference (WESROPHCON) | 82 |
| 25 | The Lumbini Eye Institute Conference (LEICON) | 84 |
| 26 | Memories from Past Presidents – Compiled by Dr. Purushottam Joshi | 86 |
| 27 | Memorabilia of Prof. Meenu Chaudhary | 105 |
| 28 | Photo Gallery | 117 |
| 29 | List of NOS Life Member | 125 |
| 30 | List of NOS Associate Member | 134 |