Simcoe irrigating and aspiration cannula comes in different bore sizes. From 21 gauge to 24 gauge. Which gauge is preferable? Do narrower and thinner Simcoe keep the AC better formed? Secondly, for the tight handed surgeons, how often do they need to make a side post at the 3 o clock position and use the… Read More »
Vitritis is a fairly common condition and is the most consistent sign of intermediate uveitis. The term pars planitis is used when intermediate uveitis is idiopathic in nature. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF VITRITIS Vitritis could be due to infectious or non-infectious etiologies. Certain non –uveitis conditions might present as vitritis and mimick chronic uveitis.These… Read More »
Fuchs like uveitis Etiology CMV Rubells Herpetic Toxo Sarcoidosis Study shows that AC tap showed equal number of Toxo antibodies and PCR positivity as compared to viruses Toxo patients can have scattered KPs and raised IOP So, do not treat Fuchs patients with anti-Toxo just because IgG is positive from blood if they do not… Read More »
The 7th RetNet meet had recently concluded Many of the issues discussed have been beautifully summarized by Dr. Shanmugan and his team. You can download the tips from the surgical session by clicking on the link below: Surgical Session RETNET 2015 Some of the topics discussed here are: 1. Diabetic vitrectomy 2. Diabetic CRD 3.… Read More »
Clinical assessment of nystagmus The copyright of this article belongs to Aravind Eye Hospital, my parent institute This is being published only for educational purpose and should not be used for financial gain. Vision • Uniocular and binocular visual acuity checked in forced primary position. In patients with latent nystagmus the uniocular vision is… Read More »
The copy right of this article belongs to Aravind eye Hospital This article is being published here for purely academic reasons Phacoemulsification in Vitretomized Eyes Dr. Preethika Gandhi, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai Determining the correct power of the IOL to be implanted in vitrectomized eyes is the most crucial step. Ability to predict IOL power… Read More »
Suprachoroidal haemorrhage during vitrectomy Suprachoridal hemorrhage occurs in pre-disposed individuals .under some precipitating surgical environs during vitrectomy. predisposed individuals include 1) elderly patients- brittle vessels 2) high myopic patients- low scleral regiditiy 3) hypertensive/ those on anti-platelet/anticouaglants surgical environs that precipiate an suprachoroidal hemorrhage i have mainly encountered it during or after air fluid… Read More »
IOL Exchange from Sight Savers Preferable with 2 weeks Dilate well Make sure there is no synechae Take the visco cannula and move the tip all around 270 degrees At the rhexis margin by injecting visco Slowly the bag separates from the IOL Then try to dial IOL only 5 degrees to see whether it… Read More »
OT and Autoclave Medico Legal CME BOA June 7, 2015 Informed consent very important Operate in exclusive ophthalmic OTs OT swabs obsolete. Need to do air sampling every month. Keep records. Autoclaving most important. Use B class autoclaves. Use ultrasonic cleaners for instruments. Vertical steam sterilizers are class S type. Not recommended. 99% bio burden… Read More »
Avastin for vitreous haemorrhage respected members, Recently i have come across patients with PDR with vitreous hmghe mild dispersed who have received Intravitreal avastin as primary treatment. There are also reports in literature about the same. I personally do not give unless patient is to be posted for vitrectomy. AnY thoughts from other senior… Read More »