What is The best method to clean dust/fibre/gel from optical lenses such as 20D, 90D, laser lenses etc so that it does not get scratched? Is it safe to rinse lenses under running water to wash of the gel an then wipe them? Similarly what is the best method to clean lenses on microscopes/FFA machines/… Read More »
It is extremely important to us surgeons, specially those in private practice, to have a very good knowledge about microbiology, structure of an operating theater, ways of maintaining it, techniques of autoclaving and cleaning of instruments. I am going to publish on my website series of power point presentations which were presented at this… Read More »
Dear All, These are the collated responses from 78 respondents. I am not interpreting the data and request all to exercise due care in interpreting data. I am presenting it as is. As elaborated by the VRSI in the letter, it appears that it could have been spurious drug and due diligence is advised in… Read More »
Question. I have recently heard a talk by Dr GW Aylward on the role of laser/cryo for prophylaxis of RD. According to him, in Moorfields they use laser only for HST with AP traction. They prefer and advice such prophylaxis for no other condition and his views on stickers prophylaxis are clear. He says that… Read More »
Here I wish to discuss something uncommon, but very serious retinal photocoagulation (PRP, focal and barrage) is generally a very safe procedure as it is non invasive But many of us would have come across occasional cases of young people collapsing during the procedure Several retinal surgeons of India have given their opinion regarding… Read More »
IVTA Technique The procedure of IVTA should be carried out with meticulous aseptic precaution, preferably in the operating room. It is very easily carried out under topical anesthesia. A pre-injection single drop of Povidone-Iodine (5%) solution is applied to the eye followed by thorough cleaning of the eyelashes and application of a lid speculum. … Read More »
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014 Apr;62(4):429-36. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.121143. Effects of triamcinolone acetonide on human trabecular meshwork cells in vitro. Sharma A, Patil AJ, Gupta N, Estrago-Franco MF, Mansoor S, Raymond V, Kenney MC, Kuppermann BD1. Author information Abstract AIM: To study the effects of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) on cultured human trabecular meshwork (HTM) cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS: HTM cells were cultured and treated… Read More »
I loved this award winning video/paper at the ASCRS 2014 held in Boston This is a new pupil stretching device devised by Dr. Suven Bhattacharjee of Nayan Eye Associates. You can watch it on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqgidsaQhx8 or even better, on Eyetube.net here with the interview with Dr. Steven D. Vold: http://eyetube.net/series/daily-coverage-boston-april-2014/notches-and-flanges-next-pupil-dilation-device/ My folks after… Read More »
Finally my first book is out where I have contributed three chapters Titled Recent Innovations in Ophthalmology By Paras Medical Publisher First Edition 2014 ISBN: 978-81-8191-412-5 Can be purchased online on www.amazon.in The link is here: http://www.amazon.in/Recent-Innovations-Ophthalmology-Jayaprakash-Patil/dp/8181914120/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396415127&sr=8-1&keywords=recent+innovations+in+ophthalmology My three chapters are: 1. Recent Advances in Corneal Refractive Surgeries 2. Clinical Trials in Age-Related Macular Degenerations 3.… Read More »
Somebody posed this interesting question: Just wanted to know if anyone is using avastin in Neovascular glaucoma- intravitreal/intracameral. any advantage of intracameral over intravitreal ( ofcourse coupled with PRP)? any specific precaution to be taken while giving intracameral in this situation? The responses were varied and interesting from leading practicing eye doctors in India: 1.… Read More »