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August 2009 - Dr. Varsik Hakobyan visited Canada for a 3 week intensive training and continuing education session. Alongside Dr Injeyan, Dr Hakobyan observed western ophthalmology practices and had the opportunity to observe some of the latest surgical procedures in eye care performed by some of Canada's most prominent surgeons. These included several cataract surgery procedures using phacoemulsification, limbal relaxing incisions to reduce astigmatism, toric and bifocal IOL placements. They also included several Refractive Surgery procedures employing latest innovations such as Intralase LASIK, implantable Contact Lens and Refractive Lens Exchange, and corneal crosslinking and intacs (intra corneal lens) for keratoconus patients. In addition Dr Hakobyan visited Canadian optical laboratories of Zeiss and PCL to observe first hand the latest techniques in spectacle lens manufacturing and also Cardinal Contact Lens Manufacturing Laboratory.

October 2006- Dr. Injeyan visits clinic to introduce Orthokeratology and train staff on fitting techniques of these lenses. This is also a very valuable service which is currently only provided at Optomed.

February 2006 - Dr. Injeyan visits clinic to provide training on fitting of special lenses for keratoconic patients. These unique lenses which are imported from Canada provide unparalleled visual acuity and relief for patients who otherwise cannot see very well at all. This is a unique service in Armenia and Optomed is proud to be able to provide it.

October 2005 - Dr. Kirakosyan traveled to the United States to give a PowerPoint presentation "Eye Care Services in Armenia" at the Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois and at the Rotary Club in Westerville, Ohio.

July 2005 - Dr. Nadia Injeyan lectures on OCT. Dr. Injeyan presents a lecture at the AUA to local ophthalmologists on the technology behind the Zeiss OCT and uses case studies to explain its value in differential diagnosis of various forms of macular disease and in diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma.

July 2005 - Optomed Canada opens its doors in Yerevan, Armenia on July 09, 2005. Celebrating along with the founding members Mr. Mher Arakelian and Dr. Nadia Injeyan were their family members who traveled with them from Canada. Attending the ceremonies were many members of government including the Deputy Minister of Health, representatives of Yerevan State University and Department of Ophthalmology, AECP, WHO, World Vision, and representatives from media, and many members of the local ophthalmology community.