The Corneal Pocket fixation incision – A novel way to achieve painless and firm globe fixation
This article will describe a new method of achieving a painless and highly effective eye ball fixation technique for performing clear corneal phacoemulsification and Limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) under topical anaesthesia . The Corneal Pocket Fixation incision (CPFI) will provide good tangential fixation and counter traction for the creation of both the clear corneal side […]
Recent Advances In Cornea And Refractive
Field of ophthalmology is ever-evolving with newer advances technologically as well as diagnostically. Covid-19 has brought many landmark changes in almost every field of medical science as well as various day-to-day activities. Ophthalmology is also a part of these newer advances as an adaptation to Covid-19 response. Corneal transplants no more hold challenge in this […]
Overcoming Obstacles in Facial Spasms-The Correct OTP
Often one comes across patients with Facial Spams in the OPD, often presenting various baffling obstacles as What, When and How to Treat ? Following 10 Reckoner points as OTPs to improve the understanding of the spectrum of facial spasms, their management and a quick guide to correct painless Botox injection treatment. #OTP1 Knowing the […]
Newer Modalities for Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Evaporative Dry Eye
Newer modalities for treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Evaporative dry eye With an improved understanding of the pathophysiology and manifestations of dry eye, a plethora of new diagnostic and treatment modalities have become available, particularly in the treatment of Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) associated evaporative dry eye. This section will discuss some treatment modalities […]
Reliability Indices in Visual Field Testing
Over the past four decades, automated visual field testing has become an important standardized and quantitative clinical tool for detecting and monitoring progression of glaucoma. However, the usefulness of automated perimetry as a test for visual function and clinical decision making is dependent on whether the patient performs the test properly. Here, we will address […]
High Quality Smartphone-Assisted Ophthalmic Imaging Devices
Smartphone-based medical imaging has been a flagbearer of disruptive innovation in the digital healthcare space. Owing to constant upgrades in sensors access to RAW data from sensors, and ability to do multi-threaded coding, smartphones have become the go-to imaging device for most medical practitioners, especially ophthalmologists (1). Smartphone-based devices that can screen for diseases such […]
Povidone Iodine: Use in Ophthalmology
Povidone-iodine (PVI) is a disinfectant and antiseptic agent used for preoperative preparation of the skin and mucous membranes due to its broad spectrum of microbicidal activity. Preparation of the eyelids, eyelashes, and conjunctiva prior to intraocular surgery, decrease the risk of endophthalmitis [1]. PVI is composed of diatomic iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone). Povidone is a […]
Ultra-Wide Field Non Mydriatic Retinal Imaging System
Assessment of peripheral retina is essential for diagnosis of various retinal diseases and their subsequent management and follow up. Conventionally, this was possible in past only with the help of Indirect Ophthalmoscopy (IDO) with the possibility of inter observer variability. For documentation, the traditional ETDRS seven standard field (SSF) imaging includes the central posterior 90° […]
The Sewing Machine Technique.
Management of a Case of Post Traumatic Chronic Cyclodialysis Cleft With Hypotony Using Sewing Machine Technique. A 38 year old male presented to us with h/o blunt trauma to the eye with shuttle cock 3 months back, BCVA – RE 6/36 n36, LE 6/6 n6, IOP – RE 6 mm of Hg, LE 18 mm of Hg. […]
Smartphone-Based Gonio-Imaging Device
Introduction: The ophthalmic imaging has now revolutionized with the deployment of smartphone for the image acquisition. The widespread adaptability is due to multiple factors, the forefront of which are the availability of good resolution cameras in mid and high-end smartphones, good auto-focusing mechanism, in-built high capacity storage, internet capabilities that enable cloud storage and teleconsultation […]