Implanting Fold-able IOL in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
The foremost cause of blindness in the world is cataract and cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures done worldwide.1 While phacoemulsification is considered superior than manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) in terms of early post-operative recovery and better uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA),2 the cost and the maintenance of the machine is rather […]
Interesting Case Scenario in DSEK
For the treatment of corneal endothelial disease there occurred a major shift from full thickness penetrating keratoplasty (PK) to component keratoplasty in last two decades. PK was used successfully for over a century for the treatment of endothelial disease but it requires months of follow up before eye achieves visual stability. Astigmatic error changes every […]
Iridodialysis Repair
Iridodialysis occurs following blunt trauma, penetrating trauma and during cataract surgery. Here are two videos showing, traumatic cataract extraction with iridodialysis repair (following blunt trauma) along with the animation of the repair. Phaco-emulsification with iridodialysis repair was done in both cases. Procedure: Conjunctival peritomy was done near the iridodialysis site. Limbal based partial thickness scleral […]
Non-Cosmetic, Ophthalmic Uses of Dermal Fillers: Looking Beyond the Beauty.
During the aging process, the face loses fat and volume; the skin loses collagen and elasticity. Young faces have full cheeks and curves but the aging face becomes framed by bony contours wrapped with thin skin, lending a deflated and fallen appearance. The use of botulinum toxin can reduce the appearance of wrinkles but it […]
Scleral Buckling in Today’s World of Micro Incision Vitreoretinal Surgeries
Scleral buckling (SB) is a procedure that was introduced more than six decades ago for management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RD). Of late, with emphasis on decreased morbidity and quicker recovery times, this procedure is loosing its place to micro incision vitreoretinal surgeries (MIVS). The perceived disadvantages of SB are significant. When compared to MIVS, […]
Tele-Medicine in Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder seen in low birth weight and preterm infants affecting posterior segment retinal vessels, that potentially leads to blindness if not screened and treated at appropriate time. It can be mild with no visual defects or it may become aggressive with new vessel formation (neovascularisation) and progress to retinal […]
Trash to Treasure Retcam
The Problem As Ophthalmologists, we come across countless interesting fundus cases in our daily practice which we want to capture but do not have the equipment to do so. The reason being not able to take the fundus camera to a patient who is bedridden, at camps or for ROP screening. Although there are handheld […]
Sensor Enabled IOP Monitoring
Injectsense, a company focused on sensor enabled di gital health, announced it has received a Breakthrough Device Program (BDP) designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its chronic continuous IOP monitoring system for glaucoma patients. The company’s IOP Connect TM system is based on a long term implantable sensor, smaller than a […]
A Tribute to Dr. Alan S. Crandall
Alan S. Crandall, MD, a pioneer in the field of glaucoma, inventor of surgical techniques, and leader of several humanitarian efforts, left for heavenly abode on October 2, 2020, at the age of 73. Dr. Crandall, a skillful surgeon and teacher par excellence, served at John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, for 39 […]
E-Schooling and Eyes
“Summer of 2020”- it was when the whole world went into lockdown (COVID 19) and we got a glimpse into a different dimension of digital challenges of distance learning. New on the list were the children who were never exposed to such long duration of screentime. The headaches, blurry vision, and tired, dry eye can […]