Dr Aditya Kelkar said they presented a challenging surgical case of recurrent optic disc pit maculopathy in a child who was treated using an amniotic membrane graft. City-based ophthalmologist and Director of the National Institute of Ophthalmology Dr. Aditya Kelkar has won the prestigious Rhett Buckler Award for the second time in a row at…
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My Child Has Glasses Children usually inherit glasses from their parents. If either parent has glasses, then there is a fair chance that the children will get them. If both parents have glasses, the chances of the kids having glasses are more. Sometimes parents do not have glasses, apparently neither do anyone else in the…
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Mucormycosis is causing a lot of worry and panic amongst all of us. Some of us have been unfortunate to have a family member, a friend, neighbor, acquitance (acquaintance) affected by the disease and we all agree that it is terrifying. Lets know a few facts about this deadly disease and let me begin on…
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What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is group of diseases where fluid pressure inside the eye is increased due to various reasons and if left untreated, it can permanently damage optic nerve behind and reduce field of vision. Who are at risk of developing it? Those with family history of glaucoma, any trauma, any previous eye surgery,…
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Frequently asked Questions I don’t like glasses…… Doctor what can you for me? What options do I have? There are many patients who don’t like to wear glasses, because they want to have better personality or wish to engage in some sports activities for such patients options include contact lens, laser vision correction and ICL…
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What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Retina is the back portion of the eye, responsible for how well we see. People with diabetes can develop retinal problem called diabetic retinopathy which happens when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels can swell and leak. Sometimes abnormal new blood vessels grow on the…
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