OSWB was founded in 1942 under the leadership of Lt. Col. E.O.G. Kirwan C.I.E. The initial years saw the Society working from the Office of the Head of Department of Ophthalmology at Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata. Evolving through an office on Chittaranjan Avenue, the Society now functions out of its own office in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association building in Creek Row, Kolkata.
Dear Members,It is my privilege to welcome you to the official website of the Ophthalmological Society of West Bengal (OSWB), a vibrant professional body representing nearly 2000 ophthalmologists across the state and beyond. OSWB has a proud legacy of academic excellence, ethical practice, and dedicated service to the community, and this platform reflects our commitment to connectivity, transparency, and continuous learning.
In an era of rapidly evolving ophthalmic science and technology, our Society strives to keep its members updated through high-quality scientific meetings, conferences, continuing medical education programs, and skill-enhancement workshops. At the same time, we remain deeply committed to community eye care, outreach activities, and public awareness programs aimed at preventing avoidable blindness and visual impairment.
This website is designed to be an interactive hub for our members—providing timely information on academic events, society activities, guidelines, and opportunities for professional growth. I encourage all members, especially our younger colleagues, to actively participate in Society initiatives and contribute their ideas and energy to strengthen OSWB further.
Together, let us uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence, research, and compassion, and work collectively towards improving eye care services for the people of West Bengal.
With warm regards and best wishes,
President
Ophthalmological Society of West Bengal
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Ophthalmological Society of West Bengal was founded in 1942 under the leadership of Lt. Col. E.O.G. Kirwan C.I.E. The initial years saw the Society working from the Office of the Head of Department of Ophthalmology at Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata. It later shifted to the 2nd Floor of 94 Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata-700012. The Society now has its own office in the Journal of Indian Medical Association (JIMA) building, Room no. 8 at 53 Creek Row, Kolkata- 700014, from where it functions. The activities of the Society centre around professional interests of ophthalmologists related to the state of West Bengal in India. The Society organizes periodical meets for academic improvement of its more than 1900+ life members, update meetings and also competitive sessions in various categories. It awards prizes, medals, fellowships and travel grants to deserving members and has a community ophthalmology wing which is involved in creating public awareness in key ophthalmological issues. The Society also safeguards the professional and legal interests of its members besides looking after the ethical practice of the profession. The Society regularly organizes CMEs, orations, mid-term meetings, and an annual Conference for its members…
