Date: April 17, 2026
Venue: Auditorium, SRCC Centre for Child Development
The Annual Low Vision Awareness CME and Workshop was organized by the SRCC Centre for Child Development in association with SRCC Children’s Hospital (Managed by Narayana Health) on April 17th, 2026. The event brought together nearly 100 delegates and faculty members from over 10 disciplines, creating a valuable platform for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration in vision rehabilitation. The day began with hands-on workshop sessions featuring live stations on functional vision evaluation, low vision devices, computer-based vision therapy tools, functional vision questionnaires, UDID (Unique Disability Identification card) registration, and home-based vision therapy kits for children with cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI). Participants also explored innovative assistive technologies, including smart vision glasses and rehabilitation software designed to improve the quality of life of individuals with visual impairment. The CME commenced with a prayer and lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by an introduction by Dr. Shiwangee Purandare. Dr. Himika Gupta presented an overview of visual rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of maximizing functional independence. Optometry experts Ms. Vidula Patil and Ms. Siya Shetty delivered sessions on binocular vision in neurodivergent children, visual perception challenges, and the impact of epilepsy on functional vision. The SRCC Vision Rehabilitation Team also demonstrated home-based computerized vision therapy approaches. The post-lunch session, themed Neurodivergence Demystified, featured expert talks on cerebral/cortical visual impairment, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities, highlighting the visual and developmental aspects of neurodivergent conditions. A case capsule session further enriched learning through complex pediatric neuro-visual case discussions. A key highlight was the multidisciplinary panel discussion involving experts from ophthalmology, vision sciences, neurology, developmental pediatrics, radiology, psychology, education, and therapy services. The discussion emphasized integrated care models for children with visual and neurodevelopmental challenges, with active participation from educators and special school teachers. The role of music in rehabilitation and learning was also explored. The workshop concluded with inspiring stories from children and families, followed by a live demonstration session. The event successfully brought together ophthalmologists, optometrists, neurologists, therapists, educators, psychologists, and pediatric specialists, fostering greater awareness, collaboration, and innovation in vision rehabilitation and neurodevelopmental care.
