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Weekend Bytes - Why is DLK also called 'Sands of Sahara Syndrome'?

madhuu93

Dec 11, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - Why is DLK also called 'Sands of Sahara Syndrome'?

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Weekend Bytes- Indications for PPV in Diabetic Retinopathy.

madhuu93

Nov 12, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes- Indications for PPV in Diabetic Retinopathy.

What are the indications for PPV in Diabetic Retinopathy? LOOK ABOVE! www.ophthalmobytes.com⁣ ⁣ Image from Rajan Eye Care Hospital #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophthalmo #med #medicaleducation #ophthalmologyresident #ophthalmologyresidency #oftalmologia #surgery #surgeon #apaoyo #retina #fundus #disc #macula #diabeticretinopathy #vitrectomy #parsplanavitrect

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Weekend Bytes! - Associations of Angioid streaks

madhuu93

Oct 29, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes! - Associations of Angioid streaks

Remember the above mnemonic PEPSI to recall the associations! www.ophthalmobytes.com⁣ ⁣ Image from Rajan Eye Care Hospital #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophthalmo #med #medicaleducation #ophthalmologyresident #ophthalmologyresidency #oftalmologia #surgery #surgeon #apaoyo #retina #fundus #disc #macula #choroid #angioidstreaks

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madhuu93

Oct 16, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - Watzke-Allen Test

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madhuu93

Oct 11, 2022
1 min

Lincoff Rule!

-Lincoff rules are useful for identifying the precise location of the retinal break in cases of primary RRD. -SRF spread is governed by gravity, by anatomical limits (ora serrata and optic nerve) and by the location of the primary retinal break. www.ophthalmobytes.com⁣ ⁣Art by @mahuness #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophthalmo #med #medicaleducation #ophthalmo

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Weekend Bytes - What is Corneal Wedge Technique?

madhuu93

Oct 8, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - What is Corneal Wedge Technique?

-This technique uses the slit lamp to create 2 visible lines to come together at the Schwalbe's Line, making the line easy to identify. -This helps in identifying the other structures easily and also helpful in a patient with no trabecular pigmentation. -A narrow slit beam is used. Art by @mahuness www.ophthalmobytes.com⁣ ⁣ #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophth

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Weekend Bytes - What is Foster Kennedy Syndrome?

madhuu93

Oct 1, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - What is Foster Kennedy Syndrome?

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Angle structures on Gonio - Abstract Art

madhuu93

Sep 26, 2022
1 min

Angle structures on Gonio - Abstract Art

From anterior to posterior: -Schwalbe's Line. -Trabecular Meshwork (Anterior non-pigmented and Posterior pigmented) -Schlemm's canal -Scleral Spur -Ciliary body band -Iris root Art by @mahuness www.ophthalmobytes.com⁣ ⁣ #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophthalmo #med #medicaleducation #ophthalmologyresident #ophthalmologyresidency #oftalmologia #surgery #surgeon

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madhuu93

Sep 25, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - D/D of NVD

What is NVD? -When neovascularization arises on or within 1 disc diameter of the optic disc. - Most commonly seen in proliferative diabetic retinopathy. LOOK ABOVE TO SEE THE OTHER D/Ds. www.ophthalmobytes.com⁣ ⁣ Image from Rajan Eye Care Hospital #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophthalmo #med #medicaleducation #ophthalmologyresident #ophthalmologyresidency #of

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Weekend Bytes - Why is BRVO more common in the STQ?

madhuu93

Sep 24, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - Why is BRVO more common in the STQ?

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madhuu93

Sep 6, 2022
2 min

Optic Disc Pit!

Congenital defects arising from failure of fetal fissure closure in embryogenesis Mostly unilateral. 10-15% bilateral No gender predilection PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: -Occur due to incomplete closure of the optic fissure resulting in a micro-communication between the subarachnoid space and the pit. -Communication of optic pits and Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) is controversial and Beta-2 Transferrin levels (found in CSF) of submacular fluid associated with optic pits has been variable.

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madhuu93

Sep 4, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - Khodadoust Line!

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Aug 28, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - Disc at Risk

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Aug 21, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes - Phaco in small pupil

What obstacles can we expect while doing phacoemulsification in a patient with a small/ non dilating pupil? See above! www.ophthalmobytes.com Image from Rajan Eye Care Hospital #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophthalmo #med #medicaleducation #ophthalmologyresident #ophthalmologyresidency #apaoyo #lens #cataract #cataractsurgery #smallpupil #pupil

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Aug 16, 2022
1 min

Ologen Implant!

-Collagen implants can increase the efficacy of trabeculectomy without the need for antifibrotic agents like mitomycin C. MOA: -Ologen is composed of 3-D collagen–glycosaminoglycan copolymers, which form a porous structure. - Instead of using antifibrotic agents, the porous structure provides a scaffold for fibroblasts to grow randomly, which could reduce scar formation effectively. - The collagen matrix itself can function like a reservoir to absorb the aqueous humor. - Prov

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Jul 28, 2022
1 min

DMD!

-After the lens vesicle separates from the surface epithelium, a wave of mesenchyme forms the primary corneal stroma. -A second wave then forms the endothelium, which secretes the DM. -The DM, hence, has a potential plane of separation from the corneal stroma, which we use to our benefit in DMEK surgery and which works against us in an inadvertent DM detachment. ASSESSING THE DMD: -Must be suspected when unexpected corneal edema is noted on the day after surgery. -In the pres

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Jul 20, 2022
1 min

Ice Pack Test in OMG!

-Myasthenia gravis is a post synaptic autoimmune disorder due to failure of neuromuscular transmission resulting from binding of autoantibodies to proteins involved in signalling at the NMJ. -OMG is where weakness is clinically isolated to the periocular muscles (extraocular muscles, LPS and orbicularis oculi). - Ocular muscles are involved in 97% of patients during disease. FEATURES: -Ptosis. -Diplopia. -Fluttering of ptotic eyelid observed during eye movements (Lid Hopping)

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Jul 17, 2022
1 min

Weekend Bytes! - What is Bag-in-the-lens implantation?

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Jul 11, 2022
1 min

PBK - Etiology!

-Development of irreversible corneal edema after cataract surgery and IOL implantation. -Initially, there is endothelial trauma followed by progressive stromal and epithelial edema. -The epithelial edema results in the formation of bullae, hence the name bullous keratopathy. Want to know the etiology of PBK? LOOK ABOVE! www.ophthalmobytes.com⁣ Image from Rajan Eye Care Hospital⁣ #ophthalmology #cornea #ophthalmobytes #ophthal ⁣ #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #opt

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Jul 4, 2022
1 min

Snowflake Cataract!

-Rare type of cataract. -Associated with Diabetes Mellitus. -Can occur in non diabetics also although very rarely. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF CATARACT IN DIABETICS? ANSWER BELOW! www.ophthalmobytes.com Image from Rajan Eye Care Hospital #ophthalmology #ophthal #doctor #health #medical #vision #education #optometry #medicalstudent #optometrist #medicine #eye #ophtho #ophthalmologist #ophthalmo #med #medicaleducation #ophthalmologyresident #ophthalmologyresidency #apaoyo #

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