World Rare Disease Day-2026
World Rare Disease Day 2026
Watch Expert Presentations on Rare Eye Diseases
Watch recorded presentations by leading ophthalmology experts and IORD President Prof. Ramaiah Muthyala from World Rare Disease Day 2026, held in Hyderabad in collaboration with LVPEI and Rainbow Children’s Hospital. Discover key insights into rare eye diseases, early diagnosis, advances in treatment, and integrated care.
Rare Eye Diseases: Bridging Gaps in Awareness and Care
Prof. Ramaiah Muthyala, CEO and President of IORD, highlighted the challenges of rare ophthalmic disorders at World Rare Disease Day 2026 in Hyderabad, organized with LVPEI and Rainbow Children’s Hospital. He emphasized disease-specific awareness, early diagnosis, accessible specialist care, genetic testing, and research to improve outcomes for patients with rare eye diseases.
Congenital Glaucoma: Advancing Early Diagnosis and Lifelong Care
Dr. Anil Kumar Mandal, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at Centre for Sight, Banjara Hills, delivered a keynote at IORD’s World Rare Disease Day 2026, highlighting advances in congenital glaucoma management. Drawing on over four decades of experience, he emphasized early diagnosis, timely microsurgery, collaborative care, and long-term follow-up to improve visual outcomes.
Rare Eye Diseases: Early Diagnosis and Integrated Care
Dr. Muralidhar Ramappa, Clinician Scientist and Head of the Center for Rare Eye Diseases and Ocular Genetics at LV Prasad Eye Institute, highlighted the challenges of diagnosing rare eye diseases, with nearly 600 conditions and delays of up to seven years. He emphasized multidisciplinary care, genetic insights, and early intervention, showcasing how advanced surgical techniques and coordinated treatment can improve vision and quality of life in children.