Dr Somdutt Prasad Invited as a Speaker in the 29th APACRS Annual Meeting

Kolkata, India, April 18, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Dr Somdutt Prasad, one of the best eye doctors in Kolkata and a top retinal specialist, is invited as a speaker at the 29th APACRS (Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons) annual meeting to be held from 27-30 July 2016 at the Bali Dua Convention Center, Bali. Dr Prasad will speak on the topic "Transconjunctival Intrascleral Haptic Fixation of IOL — No Flaps, No Stitches, No Glue!" on 29th July from 16:30 to 16:35 hours at Hall 4 of the convention center. Dr Prasad will also speak on the initiatives and steps taken by his own clinic i4vision to spread awareness about cataracts and other eye diseases.

The meeting will bring world-class experts and innovators from across the globe offering a comprehensive programme. The conference will have a new series of master classes covering:

· Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS)
· Femtorefractive Procedures
· Mastering Chopping & Pre-Chopping
· Essential Biometry
· Glaucoma Implants
· Phakic IOLs

There will be a live surgery programme on cataract surgery that will highlight new developments and innovative technologies. Cataract surgeons will offer practical cataract surgery tips. Delegates can ask questions on Femtophaco, Biometry, Subluxated IOLs and cataract. Many renowned ophthalmologists will attend the conference. The APACRS Film Festival is one of the major highlights of the annual meeting where the best of art, education and entertainment will be presented with the APACRS Film Festival Awards.

About Dr Somdutt Prasad

A well-known name in the ophthalmic fraternity, Dr Somdutt Prasad is one of the best eye surgeons in Kolkata specializing in cataract surgery, intraocular lens (IOL) implants, retinal surgery, vitrectomy surgery, etc. Before relocating to India, he was practicing in the United Kingdom for over a decade where he was performing nearly 1000 cataract surgeries each year. An innovator and leader, Dr Prasad has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications. Visit www.somduttprasad.com for more.

For more information, contact:

APACRS Secretariat, Singapore
C/O Singapore National Eye Centre
11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751
Tel: +65 6322 7468