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Aravind Eye Care Model: High Volume, High Quality Eye Care | Dr. George Puthuran | TEDxIITPatna

Education, in its long-term, serves its purpose only when it is exerted to the service of people. Intelligence and capability are not enough. Bringing them to the service to God and humanity is what matters. Dr. George V Puthuran talks about the same idea, idea that goes into the foundation of 'A Hospital Network with a vision', Aravind Eye Care System, giving them the gift of 'vision' with the humble demonstration of compassion and empathy. Dr. George V Puthuran hailing from Kochi, Kerala. He currently heads the department of Glaucoma at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. Dr George is the South Zone representative of the present executive committee of the Glaucoma Society Of India. He has presented at various international forums, is an editor of a textbook on Practical Perimetry published by Jaypee Medical Publishers. Dr George worked closely with Aurolab System in developing a Glaucoma Drainage Device, is the principal investigator in the safety & efficacy of this Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant (AADI ) study. The AADI is a cost effective alternative to patients with refractory glaucoma in resource poor communities in the developing world. Dr George’s video titled – Evolution Of An Affordable Aqueous Drainage Implant – The Indian Story, was one of the three winning films at the World Glaucoma Congress 2013 held at Vancouver. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx