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 »
I overheard this very interesting conversation between different eye surgeons over the internet. It is a great way to learn for all of us from a real case event All of us, as eye surgeons, are bound to come across this scenario somewhere in our practice. Most of it is self explanatory so I will… Read More »
I never fail to emphasize that a doctor is also a scientist. He must have a questioning, skeptical mind and a clear, rational thinking. Experimentation and publication in peer-reviewed journals is critical to scientific progress. Got our work published in the Jan 2014 issue of the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. ORIGINAL ARTICLE Year :… Read More »
How to plan for your first multi-focal, toric IOL It is a good option, if the patient has more than 0.75 D CORNEAL astigmatism. He should have a strong desire to have good vision without spectacles. Those who are happy wearing glasses, should be left to do that! You should be sure of your surgeon induced… Read More »
Dilate exam Question The incidence of RD after cataract surgery is around 1% ( ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12759852), while the incidence of retinal detachment after LASIK is around 0.25% (http://www.revophth.com/content/d/retina/c/22877/). Some studies quote an even lower rate for RD after LASIK Looking at these stats, will it be safe to assume that cataract surgery poses a similar… Read More »
Adenoviral conjunctivitis Etiology: Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is one of the most common ocular viral infections caused by adenoviruses. Adenovirus family consists of different serotypes. Serotypes 8, 11 19 and 37 are held responsible for EKC and it is known that especially serotypes 8 and 19 cause epidemics [1,2]. Clinical Presentation: Disease presents itself after an… Read More »