Scientific Program
IC191 - Glaucoma in Pregnant and Lactating Women
Date
12/03/2026
Hall
Meeting Room U-03
From
11:30
To
12:40
Chief Instructor Membership Number
S07101
Chief Instructor Name
Dr.Sood Devindra
Title
Glaucoma in Pregnant and Lactating Women
Summary
Glaucoma, Predominately a Geriatric Disease, Is Commonly Being Seen in Women in the Childbearing Age Group – Pre Existing Glaucoma Which Originally Began in Childhood (I.e. Congenital Glaucoma or Anterior Segment Dysgenesis), or Glaucoma Secondary to Uveitis, Diabetes, Etc. the Treatment of Glaucoma in and Around Pregnancy Offers the Unique Challenge of Balancing the Risk of Vision Loss to the Mother with Potential Harm to the Fetus or Newborn. Here, We Will Discuss the Management of Glaucoma in and Around Pregnancy. Special Consideration Will Be Given to the Pre-conception Period, Stage of Pregnancy, and Lactation Period. Additionally, the Unique Risks of Medical and Surgical Glaucoma Treatment Will Be Discussed, as Will Therapeutic Alternatives To, and Modifications Of, Standard Medical Treatment.
Resume
A trained glaucoma specialist, the chief instructor has been practicing glaucoma for more than 25 years. Has been involved in training glaucoma fellows, has over 75 glaucoma publications and several chapters in textbooks. Routinely deals with paediatric glaucomas, advanced, high risk and refractory glaucomas . Chair / speaker/ panelist on glaucoma sessions in India and abroad. Awarded with orations and awards.
Membership No
Name
Topic
Order no
Duration
Consented
S07101
Dr.Sood Devindra
Course Introduction
1
1
Yes
D24961
Dr. Divya Rajsrinivas
Natural History of Raised Iop with / Without Glaucomatous Damage During Pregnancy
2
5
Yes
P05829
Dr.Sagarika Patyal
Pros and Cons of Medication in Pregnancy - 1
3
6
S07101
Dr.Sood Devindra
Pros and Cons of Medication in Pregnancy - 2
4
6
Yes
C05236
Dr.Chandrima Paul
Slt in Pregnancy
5
5
K03100
Dr.Mayuri B. Khamar
Surgical Considerations in Pregnant and Lactating Mothers
6
6
Yes
B08193
Dr.Bhagat Purvi Raj
Case Discussion 1: Choose Medication After Analyzing the Risks and Benefits
7
5
Yes
B05506
Dr.Jatinder Singh Bhalla
Case Discussion 2: Perspectives in Choosing Laser Therapy
8
5
Yes
D24961
Dr. Divya Rajsrinivas
Case Discussion 3: Emphasizing Surgical Considerations in Pregnant and Lactating Mothers
9
5
Yes
S07101
Dr.Sood Devindra
Concluding Remarks
10
1
Yes
Panel discussion : 25 Mins )
