Date: 19th August 2023

Venue: Susrut Academic Hall

Member Present:

• Dr Ratish Ch. Paul
• Dr Debashis Das
• Dr Rupak K Biswas
• Dr Anirban Bhaduri
• Dr Kalpita Das

Salient Points:

• The modalities to increase the screening and detection of white reflex at the primary level. The role of pediatricians, general ophthalmologists and PHC workers in the screening processes to be explored.
• To increase the awareness about retinoblastoma in general population by means of posters, print media and social media discussed. OSWB can involve actively by sharing videos, pamphlets and short films in their website and YouTube channels to circulate among the general ophthalmologists.
• Conducting RB Awareness Talks in various District Outreach programs, CME, and meetings in collaboration with pediatricians to increase the early and timely referral of these cases.
• To increase publications about screening guidelines and treatment protocol can help increasing timely referral, early diagnosis, and protocol-based management.
• Collaborating with various treatment centers (both government and non-government) within the state to establish a protocol-based management for these kids can improve the survival with positive treatment outcomes.
• Training and encouraging more people to treat Retinoblastoma will help overcome the load in and around the state.
• Funding for Retinoblastoma treatments.
• To start Intraarterial chemotherapy and Brachytherapy in the state.