Archive · 3 Aug 2026
BOS Summit 2026 Showcases Eye Care Advances, Awards Dr. Giridhar
The Bangalore Ophthalmic Society held a two‑day meeting in Bengaluru to talk about new ways to treat eye problems.
Doctors and students from all over India came together to share ideas and show new tools.
A special award, the BOS Golden Oration, was given to Dr. A. Giridhar for his work in eye care.
He gave a talk about looking beyond just seeing.
The meeting also had live surgeries, panels, and a competition for students to show their skills.
The organizers want everyone to keep learning and to get regular eye check‑ups to catch problems early.
BOS Summit 2026 convened ophthalmologists, researchers, and students across India for two days.
Dr. Vijayalakshmi I. Balekundri inaugurated the event, with dignitaries including Dr. Shivaram and Dr. Diwakar.
Dr. A. Giridhar received the BOS Golden Oration Award and delivered the "Seeing Beyond Vision" lecture.
Dr. Sribhargava Natesh emphasized continuous learning and urged regular eye exams for early glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy detection.
The summit featured keynotes, live surgeries, panel discussions, and a PG Triathlon showcasing clinical skills.
- Who
- Ophthalmologists, researchers, postgraduate students, and dignitaries including Dr. Vijayalakshmi I. Balekundri, Dr. Shivaram, Dr. Diwakar, Dr. A. Giridhar, and Dr. Sribhargava Natesh
- What
- A two‑day conference on eye care and clinical practice
- When
- Held over two days in 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To discuss advances in ophthalmology, promote collaboration, and honor contributions to the field
- Event
- BOS Summit 2026
- Theme
- "Mastering the Maze: Dilemmas to Decisions"
- Award
- BOS Golden Oration Award
- Awardee
- Dr. A. Giridhar
- Host
- Bangalore Ophthalmic Society