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Scientific Program

GP52 - GLAUCOMA - 5 CLASH OF MINDS (DEBATE + POT POURRI)

22 Aug 2026
Hall H
14:30
16:00
Chairman: Dr. Prateep Vyas
Co-Chairman: Dr. Rita Dhamankar
Convenor: Dr. Rajul Parikh
Moderator: Dr. Manish Shah

Speakers
1. Molecular signatures & insights into glaucoma - Dr. Sushma Tejwani - 8 Min
2. Genes, Risk & reality: Managing the glaucoma family member - Dr. Rajul Parikh - 8 Min

Debates
1. AI in Glaucoma: Game Changer vs Overhyped Toy
   For the Proposition - Dr. Nitin Deshpande - 5 Min
   Against the Proposition - Dr. Anupam Deshpande - 5 Min
   Discussion - 2 Min

2. Early Diagnosis: OCT or Good Fundus/Disc photograph
   For OCT - Dr. Shefali Parikh - 5 Min
   Good Disc Photo - Dr. Rita Dhamankar - 5 Min
   Discussion - 2 Min

3. Preservative-Free Drops: Essential vs Overkill
   For standard drop formulation - Dr. Chanda Hingorani - 5 Min
   Against the Proposition - Dr. Sunil Jain - 5 Min
   Discussion - 2 Min
4. Treat the Number vs Treat the Nerve
The IOP number - Dr. Devang Shah - 5 Min
Treat the Nerve  - Dr. Kartik Pannikar - 5 Min
Discussion  - 2 Min

5. Perimetry: The gold standard Vs Virtual perimetry
Use the gold standard always - Dr. Mayav Movdawalla - 5 Min
Use virtual perimeter for screening  - Dr. Sumita Karandikar - 5 Min
Discussion  - 2 Min

Start & End time Topic Name Designation
Dr.Prateep Vyas Chairman
Dr.Dhamankar Rita R. Co-Chairman
Dr.Rajul Parikh Convenor
Dr.Shah Manish Moderator
Preservative-Free Drops: Essential vs Overkill For standard drop formulation Dr.Chanda Hingorani Moderator
AI in Glaucoma: Game Changer vs Overhyped Toy - For the Proposition Dr.Nitin Deshpande Speaker
AI in Glaucoma: Game Changer vs Overhyped Toy - Against the Proposition Dr.Deshpande Anupam Speaker
Early Diagnosis: OCT or Good Fundus/Disc photograph - For OCT Dr.Shefali Parikh Speaker
Early Diagnosis: OCT or Good Fundus/Disc photograph - Good Disc Photo Dr.Dhamankar Rita R. Speaker
Treat the Number vs Treat the NerveThe IOP number - Dr. Devang Shah Dr.Devang Shah Speaker
Treat the Number vs Treat the NerveTreat the Nerve Dr.Kartik Panikkar Speaker
Perimetry: The gold standard Vs Virtual perimetryUse the gold standard always - Dr.Mayav Movdawalla Speaker
Perimetry: The gold standard Vs Virtual perimetryUse virtual perimeter for screening Dr.KARANDIKAR SUMITA Speaker
Molecular signatures & insights into glaucoma Dr.Sushma Tejwani Speaker
Genes, Risk & reality: Managing the glaucoma family member Dr.Rajul Parikh Speaker