Category: Clinical Challenges

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 use of fortified antibiotics, antifungals,antivirals and anti protozoal agents. in case of failure of medical therapy, performing a therapeutic corneal transplant maybe indicated, as a last resort, to save the eye.

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, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS, DROP IN FOR AN EYE EXAM PERIODICALLY. ANY FORM OF DIABETIC EYE DISEASE, DIAGNOSED AND TREATED IN TIME, CAN HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL BLINDNESS. TREATMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE: • PAN RETINAL LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION • INTRAVITREAL INJECTIONS • FOCAL MICROPULSE DIODE LASER • VITRECTOMY

Clinical Challenges Ocular Allergy Ocular Allergy Presents A Diagnostic And Therapeutic Conundrum Even For The Most Seasoned Practitioners. At Darshan Eye Care, We Aim To Provide A Holistic Approach Towards The Treatment Of Ocular Allergy. The Goal Is To Go Beyond The Use Of Conventional Anti Histamine And Steroid Eye Drops. Darshan, Has Been At The Forefront Of Dealing With Such Complex Ocular Surface Allergies By Combining Medical And Surgical Approaches And Tailoring Them For Each Individual’s Needs. Treatment At Times May Require A Multi Disciplinary Approach, In Collaboration With Immunologists/allergists. Some Of These Modalities, Especially For Recalcitrant Ocular Surface Allergies, Include: • Intense Regulated Pulsed Light Therapy (Irpl) • Topical And Oral Immunomodulators • Immunotherapy • Amniotic Membrane Transplants • Buccal Mucous Membrane Grafts For Lids • Monoclonal Antibody Therapy