02/06/2026
A guest lecture on *Childhood Myopia- Decoded* was organised by department of Ophthalmology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute on 26/05/2026. The organising secretary being Prof. Dr. M RAJAKUMARI. The speaker was Dr SHRUTI NISHANT, Strabismus and Pediatric ophthalmologist from M N Eye Care Hospital.
It was well attended by faculty and post graduate students of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics and Optometry. The speaker discussed about how myopia is increasing in children which might become more than 50% by 2050 in South East Asia due to the sedentary lifestyle and more of screen time, though genetics may also be a part of it.
She also spoke at length about preventing the progression using medical, optical and surgical management and counciling of the parents. There was good interaction between the speaker and students. The speech ended with our department Head presenting a momento to the speaker and a vote of thanks.