Minister for information technology and digital services, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, has said Tamil Nadu has long been a flagbearer in healthcare, leading with innovation and inclusivity. Through public initiatives like Kannoli Kappom Thittam and partnerships in AI diagnostics, we’ve turned our focus on eye care into a model for the nation, he said.

He was speaking after inaugurating the two-day Indian Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery Convention, 2025 (IIRSI Convention), the flagship annual event of Intraocular Implant & Refractive Society of India (IIRSI), in Chennai, on Saturday.

The minister said, “Today, I stand not only as a representative of our Chief Minister’s enduring priorities in education and health but as a believer in low-cost, high-quality intervention. Together, public institutions and private pioneers are working together to make a future right for everyone and not a privilege for a few.”

Minister of health & wellness, Government of Mauritius, Anil Kumar Bachoo, said he was honoured to witness how Indian and international experts were coming together at forums like these to harness innovation, share knowledge and ensure that no one is left behind in the journey toward better eye care.

Dr. Santosh Mathur, president, IIRSI; Dr. Arthi Ganesh, pro-chancellor, Vels University; Prof. Amar Agarwal, secretary general, IIRSI; and Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev, chairman, scientific committee, IIRSI, addressed the gathering.

IIRSI 2025 features 40 scientific sessions on the latest advancements in cataract, refractive and intraocular implant surgeries and over 1,000 ophthalmologists and researchers around the world benefited from the live surgical demonstrations, keynote lectures and hands-on workshops.

 

The event witnessed Ophthalmic Premier League, IIRSI Film Festival Award Show, IIRSI photography competition, court martial in ophthalmology, various symposia, didactic lectures and exclusive sessions for young ophthalmologists. Ophthalmologists were also recognised with awards for their exceptional contributions to various eye care specialisations.

Media: DECCAN CHRONICLE