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 »
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 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 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 »
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 »