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Welcome to the Official Website of College of Ophthalmologists - Sri Lanka
The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka is the only professional body of ophthalmologists in the country. It was established in 1991 and the office of the college is presently functioning at Eye Hospital Colombo, which is the centre of excellence and the main training centre for ophthalmic post graduate trainees, ophthalmic technologists and ophthalmic nurses. |
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Presidents Message (Dr. Mrs. Deepanee Wewalwala)
I am thankful to all the College members for the opportunity given to me to serve its membership and the community.
I hope I have the strength and the ability to identify priorities, choose the correct path, improve communication among our members, and thus take our College further towards success.
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Our Contacts
THE COLLEGE OF OPHTHALMOLOGISTS OF SRI LANKA
Eye Hospital, Deans Road, Colombo 10.
Tel: 011-4710338/2693921
Fax: 0112-693924
E-mail: ophsl@isplanka.lk, ophsleye@gmail.com
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| Vision Standards for Driving License in Sri Lanka - New - |
With the ever increasing number of vehicles using our roads, it is inevitable that drivers need to call upon increasing use of sensory and motor skills in order to negotiate safely through the traffic. Approximately 95% of the sensory input to the brain required for driving comes from vision. So it is obviously essential for adequate standards of vision to be set for the driver of any vehicle and these are set down as either statutory requirements or guidance from the professional body i.e. The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka Read all » |
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| Annual Scientific Sessions - New - |
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20th - 22nd of September 2012
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| Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor. |
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Workshop on Common topics in Ophthalmology for Primary care Physicians Programme
22nd January 2012 at National Blood Bank Auditorium, Colombo 05. at 09.00 a.m. to 11.30 p.m
Diabetic retinopathy screening Dr. Champa Banagala
Detection of visual defects in Children, Vision Testing / Importance of Illuminated Vision Chart - Dr. Mangala Gamage
Value of early Glaucoma Detection - Dr. Muditha Kulathunga
Optometry workshop for Medical Officers
29th January 2012, National Blood Bank Auditorium
Annual Congress 2012
From 20th to 22nd September at Galadari Hotel.
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| The discipline of ophthalmology has achieved great advancement during the past decade and is continuing to be a rapidly advancing speciality. The college takes many steps ...... More » |
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