True to the name, it’s a NEW interdisciplinary platform - world’s first such summit- bringing together experts from Neurology, ENT & Ophthalmology. Agenda on day 1 is Eye Movements & Movement disorders on day 2.
26th and 27th April 2025, Taj Coromandel, Chennai
Join us for a groundbreaking conference that brings together expers from the field of Neurology, ENT & Ophthalmology to explore the intricate world of eye movements. This unique event aims to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and offer in-depth insights into the neurophysiology, clinical assessment, and management of eye movement disorders.
Whether you're a neurologist, ophthalmologist, ENT specialist, or healthcare professional with a special interest in eye movements, this conference will provide invaluable knowledge on the latest research, diagnostic techniques, and treatment modalities.
Chief Mentor
Dr. Madhu Sasidhar
President & CEO, Hospitals Division,
Apollo Hospitals
Chief Advisor
Dr. Rohini Sridhar
Chief of Medical Services, Hospitals Division, Apollo Hospitals
Mentor
Dr. Rahul Raghavan Menon
CEO & DMS Cluster 2, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Program Director
Dr Aasef G. Shaikh
Professor of Neurology
Daroff-Dell'Osso Ocular Motor Laboratory, Cleveland, OH, USA
Program Director &
Organizing Chairman
Dr Prabash Prabhakaran MD DM
HOD & Senior Consultant- Neurology,
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Joint Program Director
Prof Dr Michael Strupp
Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology,
University Hospital, Munich, Germany
Co-Program Director &
Organizing Secretary
Commander Dr Karthik Madesh Rathinavelu, MS
HOD & Senior Consultant - ENT
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Organizing Secretary
Dr SathishKumar Venkatasamy, MD DM
HOD & Senior Consultant
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR, Chennai
Joint Organizing Secretary
Dr Aparna Bhatnagar MS
Senior Consultant- Ophthalmology
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Treasurer
Dr Revathy Sasikumar
Associate Consultant- ENT
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Dr Muthukumar
Senior Consultant- Neurology
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Dr Selvin S
Consultant- Interventional Neurologist
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Media
Ms Suganthy Sundararaj
Regional head - Public Relations
Apollo Hospitals Group
Coordinators
Dr Preetham Chenna Reddy
Senior Consultant- Neurology, Apollo First Med, Kilpauk, Chennai
Dr Anitha Rogers
Medical Administrator, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Ms Joy Kezia R
Chief Nursing Officer
Ms Nisha M
Operations
Summit Facilitators
Mr Kripanandh S
GM-Healthcare Services, Apollo Hospitals Chennai
Mr Shanmugam C
DGM-Healthcare Services,
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Conveners
Dr. Samhita Shenava
Business Analyst, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Mr Sharath Rajan
Manager - Healthcare Services
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Ms Yamuna S
Chief Administrative Officer, Sparsham Foundation, Chennai
Ms Vinitha S
Physician Assistant Operations
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Renowned experts will present the latest advancements in the understanding of eye movements, including the role of neural circuits and the pathophysiology behind common disorders like nystagmus, strabismus, cerebellar diseases and vestibular dysfunction.
Participate in hands-on workshops where you can learn
diagnostic techniques and gain practical knowledge in
assessing eye movement disorders in clinical settings.
Engage with thought leaders as they discuss
interdisciplinary approaches to diagnosing and
managing conditions that affect eye movements, such
as neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease),
vestibular disorders, and ocular motor impairments.
Explore real-world cases, showcasing diagnostic challenges and treatment outcomes, as specialists from different fields share their experiences and insights.
Newer updates on Deep Brain Stimulation
Botulinum toxin workshop for dystonia, dysphonia & ophthalmological indications
Neurologists
Ophthalmologists
ENT Specialists
Residents & Fellows
Interested Allied Health Professionals
Rehabilitation Specialists
Researchers & Academics
This conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for professionals across multiple specialties to gain expertise in eye movement disorders, improve diagnostic accuracy, and discover cutting-edge treatment strategies. With a focus on practical application and interdisciplinary learning, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how the eyes’ movements relate to broader neurological and physiological systems, ensuring better patient outcomes.
| Time | Session / Topic | Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:20 am | Inauguration | Dr Rohini Sridhar, Dr Rahul Raghavan Menon |
| 9:20 - 9:30 am | Why to study eye movements – from a clinical perspective | Dr Michael Strupp |
| 9:30 - 9:40 am | Why to study eye movements – from a scientific perspective | Dr Aasef G. Shaikh |
| 9:40 - 10:00 am | Functional anatomy of the peripheral ocular motor system | Dr Prabash Prabhakaran |
| 10:00 - 10:20 am | Functional anatomy of the central ocular motor system | Dr Michael Strupp |
| 10:20 - 10:30 am | Coffee Break with Faculty | |
| 10:30 - 10:50 am | Approach to disorders of pupils | Dr Ambika S |
| 10:50 - 11:05 am | Approch to Strabismus | Dr Aparna Bhatnagar |
| 11:05 - 11:20 am | Approach to skew and strabismus | Dr U Meenakshisundaram |
| 11:20 - 11:45 am | Eye movements in critical care neurology | Dr U Meenakshisundaram |
| 11:45 - 11:55 am | Coffee Break with Faculty | |
| 11:55 - 12:25 | Approach to nystagmus | Dr Aasef G. Shaikh |
| 12:25 - 12:55 | Peripheral ocular motor disorders: III, IV and VI nerves | Dr Michael Strupp |
| 12:55 - 13:25 | Approach to disorders of saccades and intrusions | Peripheral ocular motor disorders: III, IV and VI nerves |
| 13:25 - 14:15 | Lunch | |
| 14:15 - 14:50 | Cerebellar eye movement disorders and their treatment update | Dr Michael Strupp |
| 14:50 - 15:10 | Eye movements from an (ENT) Neuro-otologist’s perspective | Col Sunil Goyal |
| 15:10 - 15:40 | Eye movements provide insight into neuroimmunology | Dr Aasef G. Shaikh |
| 15:40 - 15:50 | Coffee Break with Faculty | |
| 15:50 - 16:10 | Technology in Neurotology: Enhancing Diagnostic Precision, Improving Outcomes | Dr Anita Bhandari |
| 16:10 - 16:30 | For your Eyes only | Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan |
| 16:30 - 17:10 | Ophthal Panel discussion(Moderator Dr Aparna Bhatnagar) | Dr Ambika Selvakumar, Dr Rashmin Gandhi, Dr Navin Jay Kumar, Dr Shikha Bassi, Dr Akshay Badkere |
| 17:10 - 17:20 | Tea Break | |
| 17:20 - 17:50 | Acute double vision and acute vertigo: peripheral or central | Dr Michael Strupp |
| 17:50 - 18:40 | Quiz - Eye Movements | Dr Karthik Madesh R / Dr Sharath Dr Revathy S Kumar Dr SujithKumar / Dr Sathishkumar V Dr Sreenivas UM Dr Subashini V Dr Navin Jay Kumar |
| 18:40 - 19:15 | Fireside chat with Legends Fireside chat with Legends |
Host - Dr Prabash / Dr Karthik Madesh |
| 19:16 | NEOniGHT | |
| Time | Session / Topic | Doctor | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:10 am | Context Setting - Day 2 | Dr Sathish Kumar V | ||||||||
| 9:10 - 9:45 am | Video Based Approch to Dystonia: Basic Principles, history and examination | Dr U Meenakshisundaram | ||||||||
| 9:45 - 10:10 am | Dystonia and tremor – and their physiological relationship | Dr Aasef G. Shaikh | ||||||||
| 10:10 - 10:35 am | Secondary Dystonia and functional dystonia | Dr Sanjay Pandey | ||||||||
| 10:35 - 10:50 am | Tea Break | |||||||||
| 10:50 - 11:15 am | Updates on therapies for dystonia | Dr Sanjay Pandey | ||||||||
| 11:15 - 11:40 am | Dystonia-tremor, voice tremor, and task-specific tremor: a common continuous spectrum | Dr Aasef G. Shaikh | ||||||||
| 11:40 - 12:05 | Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease: new and noteworthy | Dr Sanjay Pandey | ||||||||
| 12:05 - 12:20 am | Tea Break | |||||||||
| 12:20 - 12:50 | Key note Address - Vestibular problems after brainstem implants | Dr Mohan Kameshwaran | ||||||||
| 12:50 - 13:15 | Deep brain stimulation for visual and vestibular perception in Parkinson’s disease | Dr Aasef G. Shaikh | ||||||||
| 13:15 - 13:45 | NEO Talk - Spasmodic dysphonia – an otolaryngological perspective | Dr Jayakumar Menon | ||||||||
| 13:45- 14:30 | Lunch | |||||||||
| 14:30 - 17:00 |
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SOPHISTICATION & LUXURY OF TAJ COROMANDEL, CHENNAI
One of the first luxury hotels in the city, Taj Coromandel, Chennai is named after the Coromandel tree, called ‘Kalpavriksh’ in Tamil, believed to grant the wishes of those under its shade. Having played host to royalty, artists and global leaders from across the world, our centrally located 5-star hotel in Chennai offers the best in hospitality to both business and leisure travellers. South Indian designs and European elegance welcomes you to the lobby with textured wood, polished marble, glittering chandeliers, bronze artefacts and stunning Tanjore paintings, adding to the visual drama.
Our elegantly appointed rooms and suites draw inspiration from the region whilst ensuring only the best of amenities for your utmost comfort. When you stay with us, make sure you bring your appetite.
