Welcome to the AAIO

The Association for Asian Indians in Ophthalmology exists for the preservation, advancement and promulgation of ophthalmology in the United States of America and Canada formed of and by the Asian Indians in the field of ophthalmology and related branches.

Announcement of Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Gaylord's India Restaurant
Promenade Level
1 Embarcardero Center
San Francisco, California

415 398 7775


Reception 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Dinner 8.30pm

A Discussion of the State of Affairs in Ophthalmology

Join us for the annual meeting, being held during American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting. Gaylord's India has been San Francisco's unofficial Indian consulate for over 25 years. Come enjoy an evening in Fisherman's Wharf.

Please contact Dr. Dinesh Chwala (585 721-0707 cell), Dr. Syamala H.K. Reddy (606 424-4767 cell) or Dr. Bladev Brar (201 788 6297) for more information.

Activities and Achievements of AAIO Members
Date: January 25, 2006
Name: Chicago , Photos
Details: Photos have been posted through Yahoo. Feel free to browse through them and save your favorite ones.
Also, if you would like to propose a caption for any photo, please email pvirdi@virdieyemd.com with "Chicago Photo" in the subject line. When proposing a caption, please use the format:
IMG_4506 = "This food is so good!" Enjoy!!
Chicago Photos
Date: May 2, 2006
Name: Interactive , AAIO
Details: In the past months, we have been working on the AAIO website to get it as informative as possible for the benefit of all members. We believe the time has come to open the door to communication among members. If there is any question or statement you would like to announce to the general membership, please email Manisha Virdi at vetrocat@yahoo.com. She will post your comments and questions on the website, and from there a conversation can begin. In addition, allow me to take this opportunity to remind all members of the Discussion Board" feature that is already on our website. This is another avenue for conversation. We hope this will facilitate communication among members and begin a trend that is beneficial to all.
Date: June 6, 2006
Name: Eye Foundation , of America
Details: We would like to bring your attention to the Eye Foundation of America, started by our very own Dr. Vadrevu Raju. Below is some information about the organization and an upcoming even to fund underprivleged children of Afghanistan.
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It’s difficult for Americans to imagine life in a world where a trip to see a doctor can take days, or where a mother must watch her child’s sight grow dim from a treatable disease due to a lack of affordable medical care.
In developing countries, treatment and facilities for eye diseases are rare. Ophthalmologists are even rarer. Twenty years of war have torn apart the Afghan Countryside and left its people battered and homeless often living in remote areas far from humanitarian aid. Most Afghan Children have never known anything but war.
Many continue to be injured by land mines left behind by the waring factions. Seven Afghan children are killed each day by land mines. Many are blind.
Without proper eye care, many other Afghan children will become blind – from disease, defect, or malnutrition.
Dr. V.K. Raju, an Indian-born and board certified ophthalmologist, established the Eye Foundation of America in 1979 to help ensure adequate healthcare for the underprivileged of the world. He has maintained close ties with his Indian background and over the past 28 years, has assembled medical teams to make countless trips to treat patients in mobile “eye camps” or clinics in developing countries.
Among many awards, The American Academy of Ophthalmology presented Dr. V.K. Raju with an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award for his contributions to the medical profession and for his personal efforts and skills on behalf of his fellow men.
Raju is pleased with his honors. “It makes me want to strive even harder to accomplish even more,“ Raju said.
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Please join us for award winning wines from French Hybrid & American Varietal Grapes, Cheese and Snacks and learn about the Eye Foundation of America and a very special project for the Children of Afghanistan.
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Date: Saturday, June 17, 2006
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Masters of Ceremony: Ashok Raju and Shobha Patel
Location and Directions: Forks of Cheat Winery Pavilion (2811 Stewartstown Rd. - just 5 miles north of Morgantown) - http://www.wvwines.com/directions/index.html
Entertainment: Narah Tribal Belly Dancers - http://www.tribalbellydance.net/
and Afghan Music
Tickets: $100 per couple (contributions will go towards the purchase of Ophthalmic Instruments and Medical Education).
RSVP: By June 9th to Donna at 304.598.0055 (eyefoundationofamerica@mail.wvdsl.net)
Dr. Raju at 304.599.0705
Coordinators: Shobha Patel (366-8385) / Kelly Stobbe (594-3891)

The Eye Foundation is working hard to prevent blindness here and around the world.

If you can’t attend this event but would like to send a donation, please mail a check payable to:
Eye Foundation of America
3140 Collins Ferry Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(All contributions are tax deductible. Tax Exempt #55-0621735)
Date: November 13, 2006
Name: Las , Vegas!
Details: It is official! AAIO is taking over Las Vegas in Roman style. This year's meeting will be Monday November 13, 2006 at Caesars Palace, beginning at 6pm. Join us in the Pompeiian for our annual installment of food, drinks, and maybe a little gambling. Any questions? Contact Dr. Sushil Kumar at s_kumar2121@yahoo.com Looking forward to seeing you! And remember: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
Date: November 13, 2006
Name: DINNER MEETING UPDATE ,
Details: **IMPORTANT MESSAGE! PLEASE READ!** Dear AAIO members: There has been a change to our dinner meeting. It will now be held at: TAMBA Indian Cuisine Address: 3743 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Suite 205 Phone: 702-798-7889 Time: 6:30 We look forward to seeing you there!

Officers

President: Verinder Nirankari, M.D.
Treasurer: S.H.K. Reddy, M.D.
Past President: Sushil Kumar, M.D.