The Retina Center, a well-known hospital residing in Guwahati, widely known for its superiority in eyecare, proclaimed the outstanding achievement of its founder, Dr. S.U. Ahmed. He has been awarded for his splendid contributions to vitreoretinal surgery on the 14th Dr. L.C. Dutta Oration in Assam and North Eastern states. This has helped to showcase Dr. Ahmed’s role in advancing ophthalmology, significantly amplifying vitreoretinal surgery techniques in the region.
The Dr. L.C. Dutta Oration, named after renowned ophthalmologist Dr. L.C. Dutta, honors leaders and innovators in ophthalmology, including Dr. Ahmed, for his skill, commitment, and innovative eye treatment methods, emphasizing the importance of advanced care in Assam and other North Eastern states. Dr. L.C. Dutta, born in 1924 in Dergaon, Assam, is a prominent ophthalmologist in the North East region.
Established in 1975, the tradition aims to promote ophthalmic education and research in Assam, with the trust sponsoring a guest speaker for the annual conference. Dr. Ahmed’s dedication and excellence in improving eye care services in Assam and the North Eastern states were praised at a prestigious event.
