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    Ten Mistakes to Avoid while Treating a Case of Diabetic Retinopathy

    Diabetic Retinopathy is a common retinal disorder that is seen, managed, and followed up by not only a retina specialist but all ophthalmologists. It is a disease that is easy to diagnose, but often difficult to manage in a long run. For achieving optimal results besides the role of an ophthalmologist, one needs to have the involvement of a physician. The single most important factor for achieving a good outcome is patient compliance, as the disease, diabetes needs lifelong care. Here are few mistakes we need to avoid while managing a case of DR. 1. I can detect DME clinically, I don’t need OCT OCT is not mandatory if there are no signs of DR, or in very mild retinopathy (1 D, Amblyopia, Unilateral elevated intraocular pressure, Complete posterior vitreous detachment, Unilateral carotid artery stenosis, and Chorioretinal scarring 5. Ignoring a rapid progression of milder NPDR to PDR A rapidly progressive NPDR to proliferative retinopathy in a span of a few months (4-6 months) is rare a

    Dr. Rajiv Raman
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    Retina Case Presentation in Practical Exam: 10 Tips

    DNB practical exam is a time-bound test of knowledge, presentation skills, swiftness and presence of mind. In the exam, a candidate usually gets 4 long cases with 20 mins per case (a whole 2 minutes more than you can take to write each answer in the theory exam). That usually includes 2 anterior and 2 posterior segment cases. Although 2 posterior segment cases may seem like a daunting task, there are ways to excel the viva; otherwise, the sheer stress of exam often changes the performance, pace and quality and a lot of brilliant minds start fumbling under stress. The 20 minutes that are provided are for not just taking the case (which includes history taking and examination) but also writing the case sheet and in retina cases- a good diagram or illustration preferably on the Amsler-Dubois chart. Here are 10 simple tips for presenting a retina-based case in a DNB practical exam. 1. Don’t screw the basics: In the exam, unlike in the clinics of most DNB hospitals (where we have an optomet

    Dr. Puja Maitra · Dr. Dhaivat Shah
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    Pearls for Practical Exam in Ophthalmology for Postgraduates

    Facing PG practical examination in ophthalmology is not difficult. However, the student must prepare properly to face it. Please remember the examiners are coming to help only. Therefore, the student should not be afraid of the examiners. Preparations for the practical exams During the course The preparation to face the exams is a continuous process starting from the beginning of the course. Students must discuss about the patients with classmates, seniors also, apart from presenting to the teachers. Always take the guidance of teachers. Don’t feel shy to ask any doubts to your teachers. Teachers will definitely help you. Don’t hesitate to present cases many times before appearing for the exams. Nothing wrong with presenting the same patient to different consultants. This will help you to know the different views of different teachers. These types of approaches during your residency period will give you enough confidence. Learn the method of interpreting different investigations charts

    Dr. (Capt) V.R Vijayaraghavan
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    Ten Tips for OSCE

    Objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) has regained popularity as a significant part of practical examinations in recent times. This is in part due to the pandemic making it difficult to hold exams with actual patients. It also removes subjective bias and is considered a fair way to examine candidates. There are certain strategies that enable the student taking an OSCE based exam to do well and score maximum points. Here are some tips Preparation stage 1. Go through images in an atlas. Most OSCEs are image-based. So pay attention to clinical features by going through as many online free atlases that are available on the internet. Practice describing findings to your study partner. 2. Go through surgical videos. Videos of surgery may be shown as part of OSCEs with a review of steps and complications may be asked as an OSCE. 3. Revise the clinical trials and the acronyms. These are often asked as well. Many websites and textbooks have comprehensive tables that make revising trials eas

    Dr. Meenakshi Swaminathan
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    How to Present a Case of Corneal Ulcer in the Examination

    1. Obtain a detailed history : a. A history of injury and the injuring agent - some pointers from this would be the occurrence of fungal infections in injuries with vegetable matter/insect wing cases; bacillus infections in patients with broomstick injuries; gram-positive infections with metal foreign bodies and so on b. A history of past such similar episodes - typically, this suggests the possibility of viral infections c. History of contact lens use - in such cases, while there is the possibility of a sterile infiltrate, especially if such infiltrates are present at 3 and 9 o? clock periphery, it is imperative to keep in mind serious infections such as pseudomonas d. Prior treatment history - obtain a detailed history of the name of antibiotic used, the frequency of use suggested, and the compliance of the patient with therapy. Failure to respond to adequate dose and duration of appropriate antibiotics suggests the possibility of a fungal or parasitic infection. e. Pain, discharge,

    Dr. Srinivas K Rao

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