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 […]
Clinical Challenges Neurotrophic Keratitis Neurotrophic keratitis is a condition of the cornea which results from lack of sensation. This is a direct result of loss of sensation of the nerve fibres supplying the surface of the cornea. It can be caused by viral infections (herpes), post ent surgery/neurosurgery,trigeminal neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis etc. The treatment of […]
Clinical Challenges The Pink Eye Apocalypse -epidemic Keratoconjuctivitis Corneal infections/ulcers can be caused by a wide variety of bacterial, fungal, protozoal and viral pathogens. early recognition and appropriate management are the cornerstones of corneal ulcer care. careful microbiological work up followed by indicated medical and surgical therapy can help save the eye. disease remission can […]
Clinical Challenges PTERYGIUM A pterygium is a slow growing, fleshy growth on the surface of the eye. it’s evolution has been linked to uv, dust exposure and previous ocular surgeries. these growths, though benign, can become recurrently inflamed, causing redness, pain and constant discomfort.surgical treatment is recommended in these cases. it involves a quick and […]
Clinical Challenges Corneal Infections Corneal infections/ulcers can be caused by a wide variety of bacterial, fungal, protozoal and viral pathogens. early recognition and appropriate management are the cornerstones of corneal ulcer care. careful microbiological work up followed by indicated medical and surgical therapy can help save the eye. disease remission can be achieved through the […]
Clinical Challenges Diabetic Eye Disease DIABETES IS A DISEASE THAT IS SEEN IN EVERY INDIAN HOUSEHOLD TODAY. DID YOU KNOW THAT DIABETES CAN ALSO AFFECT YOUR EYES. DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA, VITREOUS HEMORRHAGE, RETINAL DETACHMENT AND NEOVASCULAR GLAUCOMA ARE JUST SOME OF THE COMPLICATIONS THAT ARISE FROM THIS DISEASE. IF YOU ARE A DIABETIC, […]