SUNDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2011
CHENNAI

Dr Srinivas K Rao invited to Lecture in Chennai

Keratoconus is a problem of young adults – with an abnormality in corneal shape.Until recently, the only solution was Corneal Transplantation.

RECENT ADVANCES

Current techniques for the management of thi s condition include – the use of COLLAGENCROSS – LINKING for stiffening the cornea and preventing cone progression, and the use of special ROSE K contact lenses to allow perfect vision in KERATOCONUS. DALK – lamellar corneal surgery is also safer and more effective.

KERATOCONUS results in an abnormal corneal shape and poor vision for the patient.

Scientific Deliberations

The Trioptics Meet was held at the GRT Hotel, Chennai.

The session on Cornea included talks on Keratoconus diagnosis and management.

Dr Rao spoke on his approach to the management of this corneal condition. Over 200 doctors attended the lecture and there was active audience interaction after the talk.