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Bacillary Layer Detachment: Unraveling the Mechanisms and Management

Authors Deepanshu Agrawal (DO, DNB, FVRS),1 Dhaivat Shah (MS, DNB, FMRF),2 Ashima Monga (DNB)3 Affiliations Consultant, Vitreoretina and Uvea Services, Choithram Netralaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India Consultant, Vitreoretina and Uvea Services, Head Academics and Research, Joint Medical Director, Choithram Netralaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India Fellow, Medical Retina, Choithram Netralaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India Corresponding author:  Dr Deepanshu […]

Predicting Prognosis Based on Regional Prevalence, Ulcer Morphology and Treatment Strategy in Vision-Threatening Pythium insidiosum Keratitis.

Predicting Prognosis Based on Regional Prevalence, Ulcer Morphology and Treatment Strategy in Vision-Threatening Pythium insidiosum Keratitis.  Clin Ophthalmol. 2023 May 5;17:1307-1314. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S412274. PMID: 37181081; PMCID: PMC10167989. Author – Gurnani B, Kaur K. MBBS (AFMC PUNE), DNB (AECS), FCRS (AECS), FICO(UK), FAICO (Ref Sx), MRCS Ed (Ophthal), MNAMS (NEW DELHI) Former Consultant- Department of Cataract, Cornea and […]

Altris AI

Altris AI may be one of the most interesting eyecare startups today as it represents a unique AI-powered platform for OCT scan analysis. Any eye care professional can test it today for free by uploading scans inside the system and seeing the results. What does the Altris AI platform do? This web platform (which can […]

Eyes don’t see what the mind doesn’t know!

It is not often that an eye surgeon is able to awe a room full of medical students and residents in a busy Ophthalmology clinic. So I’ll take this opportunity to write the story about this this extra-ordinary accomplishment.  An 18yr old male patient was referred to me from elsewhere. The patient came with complaints […]

History of Strabismus and Pediatric ophthalmology and its evolution over time

The word ‘Strabismus’ is derived from the verb strebloun meaning “to turn”. It is a confusing and less focussed entity and yet quite interesting. In ancient era, doctors proposed the use of mask to hide the deviated eye and get rid of these unsightly variations. Many surgeons attempted the correction of strabismus over years. A surgeon […]

Management of Occlusio Pupillae, Secondary Glaucoma and Complicated Cataract: A Case Report

Dr Swati Singh, Dr Bharat Ratna Thoumungkan, Dr Surbi Taneja, Centre for Sight, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi Introduction Uveitis affects 2 million people worldwide out of which about 10% may suffer from irreversible loss of sight due to associated complications.1,2 Cystoid macular edema, cataract and glaucoma are the three major causes of visual loss in patients […]

Tearful Tear Trough: Anatomy, Grading and Management.

Kasturi Bhattacharjee MS, DNB, FRCSEd, FRCS (Glasg), Supurna Ghosh MS Sri Sankaradeva Netralaya, Guwahati, Lana Datuashvili MD – European Society of Ophthalmology – SOE YO Committee Member, Georgia. Introduction(1)  The tear trough is a concave deformity of the orbital fat that is noticeable as a result of inherited anatomical differences and aging. The tear trough is a 2 […]

Gore-tex sutures: Rewarding tale of Off-label ophthalmic use.

  Of all sutures used in eye-related surgeries, from a soft tissue approximation in the lids to the anchoring of intraocular lenses, Prolene, and Vicryl remained everyone’s favorite. The absorbable polyglycolic acid-derived monofilaments (Vicryl) holds its tensile strength for at least 2-3 weeks. It runs the show in major oculoplastic, orbital, and ocular surface surgeries. […]

Hypertensive retinopathy – An underrated entity of young

Fundoscopy is known for years as a diagnostic and therapeutic window to study systemic hypertension (HTN). The extent of end-organ damage secondary to it can be studied by direct observation of arteriolar changes in the fundus. Earlier, these findings were the crucial deciding factors to intervene and manage the ill effects of HTN. Of late […]

One shot Squint Surgery- Pearls For Perfect Outcome – Dr Bhawna P Khurana

Strabismus is routinely encountered by ophthalmologists world over. It is known to occur in about 5 percent of the population.  Strabismus surgery is a well described and ubiquitously performed surgery , albeit with unpredictable results. Indications for strabismus surgery in children include ensuring alignment of eyes to prevent maldevelopment of sensory apparatus which can cause […]