Clinical Challenges UVEITIS Uveitis is a condition resulting from the inflammation of the blood vessels of the eye. It can be associated with conditions like autoimmune diseases, systemic infections, vascular disease or in some cases may be idiopathic (no discernible cause). Symptoms include pain, redness, sensitivity to light and diminution of vision. The treatment of […]
Clinical Challenges Corneal Degenerations Terrien’s marginal degeneration is a peripheral corneal thinning disorder which results in loss of corneal shape and poor vision over time. It is typified by the presence of lipid deposits in the periphery and corneal vascularisation.Occasionally, it can be associated with symptoms of redness, pain and inflammation – as […]
Clinical Challenges Acute Conjuctivitis (Pink/madras Eye) With The Onset Of Monsoon Season In Different Parts Of India, The Prevalence Of Acute Viral Conjuctivitis Is On The Rise. The Disease May Vary Between Mild Forms Which Settle Without Medications, To Severe Variants, Which May Require Treatment For Upto 3 Weeks Or More. It Can Affect Patients […]
Clinical Challenges Lid Margin Disease- Demodex Folliculitis Mite infestations in the eyelashes of the lid are a common problem seen in children. Demodex occurs due to the overgrowth of the mite in the follicles of eyelashes of the lid skin. Its cause is associated with a variety of factors which include poor hygiene, acne and […]
Clinical Challenges AMBLYOPIA (LAZY EYE) Amblyopia is a visual condition characterised by reduced vision in one eye, despite the absence of any structural abnormalities or eye disease. The brain and the eye fail to work together properly, causing the brain to favour the stronger eye over the weaker one. Because of the lack of a […]
Clinical Challenges Contact Lens Induced Corneal Infections Patients wearing contact lenses are at risk for developing microbial infections of the cornea, referred to as infective keratitis. This condition can be caused by a variety of bacteria, fungi, protozoa (acanthamoeba) and other virulent organisms like pythium insidiosum. Infections result from contamination of the lenses, lens case […]
Clinical Challenges Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Meibomian glands are oil secreting glands present in the upper and lower eyelids. They’re job is to secret oils which prevent the aqueous tear film on the ocular surface from evaporating. Non functional/poorly functioning/absent meibomian secretion results in a condition known as meibomian gland dysfunction. It is known to affect […]
Clinical Challenges Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) DALK is performed in cases of corneal ectasia, corneal scar and at times even in cases of microbial keratitis. It is partial thickness lamellar transplant wherein the host stroma is removed and is replaced with a healthy donor. By retaining the corneal endothelial layer of the host, the […]
Clinical Challenges Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome (Rces) Presenting with sudden onset pricking/stabbing pain on awakening early in the morning with redness and watering, recurrent corneal erosions are a common entity amongst the indian population. Insidious trauma to the eye preceding the onset of symptoms is a common etiology. Trauma to the corneal basement membrane can […]
Clinical Challenges Viral Keratitis Commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus, herpetic keratitis is a great mimicker and can resemble a host of other corneal conditions, thus making it difficult to diagnose and treatment. Herpetic keratitis can involve all the layers of the cornea either individually or as one single entity. Treatment entails a multi […]