I am an eye surgeon specialised in retinal surgery. I love complicated cataract and like to solve uveitic puzzles. Like to play with premature babies (ROP Screening) and LASERS retina of diabetic patients.
ROP
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative disorder of the retina occurring in premature babies, immediately after birth which could lead to blindness if not detected or left untreated at an early stage. It is a disorder of development of retinal blood vessels in premature babies.The two biggest risk factors for developing ROP are premature birth (low gestational age) and a low birth weight. ROP screening in premature infants helps in early detection of the condition so that it can be treated effectively to prevent vision .
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology provides a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of ocular inflammatory disease and other infectious disorders, some of which result in significant ocular morbidity and account for 5%-15% of blindness.Treatment for uveitis is often prolonged. For mild cases of uveitis NSAID eye drops are prescribed, while for severe cases topical steroid eye drops are the preferred option. In case of sight-threatening conditions, we may need to prescribe very strong medications such as steroid tablets and anti-cancer drugs that suppress our immune system (immunosuppressants).
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus and is one of the main causes of blindness in young and middle-aged adults today. Incidence of diabetes mellitus is on the rise world over. It occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. Diabetic retinopathy often has no early warning signs. But over time, it can get worse and cause vision loss. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include the loss of central vision when reading or driving, loss of the ability to see colour, and mild blurring vision. Treatment options include laser therapy, intravitreal injections and surgery in end-stage disease.
Cataract
Within our eyes, we have a natural clear lens that helps us see. When this lens becomes yellow and cloudy, it is known as a cataract. As this clouding happens, it keeps light rays from passing through the lens and focusing on the retina. Symptoms include cloudy or blurry vision, glare or a halo and colours appearing faded. Often in the early stages, you may not notice any changes in your vision. As the cataracts grow your eyesight will get worse slowly. Surgery is the only treatment for cataract. The current standard technique to remove a cataract is called phacoemulsification. Currently there are no medical treatment options for cataract. surgery takes 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on the severity of the condition.
