Overview

Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda Hospital, Sharda University is organizing Guest Lectures on the occasion ‘40th National Eye Donation Fortnight' on 4th September 2025.

In India 15 million people are blind currently. Out of those people, 1-2 millions are suffering from corneal blindness with vision less than 6/60 in at least one eye. Corneal blindness can be treated by removing the damaged cornea and replacing it with a healthy cornea. Cornea transplant is the only alternative for the corneal blindness.

Objectives of Event

  • To create mass public awareness about the importance of eye donation
  • To motivate people to pledge their eyes for donation after death
  • To bridge the gap between demand and supply of cornea for cornea transplant procedure

Convener Details

  • Dr. Ram Murti Sharma, Medical Superintendent, Sharda Hospital
  • Dr. Nirupma Gupta, Dean, School of Medical Sciences and Research ,Sharda University 

Chairman Organising committee 

  • Dr.(Brig) Poninder K. Dogra, Professor & Head, Department of ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences and Research ,Sharda University 

Co-ordinators:

Organising Secretary

  • Dr. Abha Gahlot, Professor, Department of ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences and Research ,Sharda University 

Co-ordinators:

  • Dr. Divya Singh, Associate. Professor,Department of ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences and Research ,Sharda University 
  • Dr Pooja Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences and Research ,Sharda University 
  • Dr Charu Malik, Assistant Professor, Department of ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences and Research ,Sharda University 
  • Dr Priyadarshini, Assistant Professor, Department of ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences and Research ,Sharda University

Speaker Details:

  • Dr. (Brig) Rakesh Kumar Gupta MD(Pead), M Phil (HHSM), FIAP Professor Pediatrics and Director GIMS
  • Dr. Sarita Beri , MS (Ophthal) Professor of Ophthalmology, Director LHMC NEW Delhi