Dr. (Capt) V.R Vijayaraghavan

Retired Professor and HOD of ophthalmology, Coimbatore Medical College, Academic director & consultant at Arasan eye Hospital and post graduate institute, Erode, Tamil Nadu

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Dr.(Capt.) V.R Vijayaraghavan did his MBBS in 1976 from Madras university, Stanley medical college. He completed his diploma and masters from Stanley Medical College, Madras university and cleared DNB and FRCS (Edinburgh). He served in Army Medical Corps between Nov 1977 Feb 1983 . He Served as a PG teacher in various positions in Tamil Nadu Government medical colleges for 30 years before retiring as Professor and head of the department of ophthalmology from Coimbatore Medical College. Presently he is serving as Academic Director & Consultant at Arasan Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute, Erode, Tamil Nadu. He has been actively participating in various post-graduate teaching programs. He has been recipient of multiple awards like Prof T. Gopinatha Menon Memorial Oration Gold medal in AUGUST OPHTHALMICA , 2013 by Cochin Ophthalmic Association., Kerala, Lifetime achievement Award July 2015. Given by Coimbatore ophthalmic association and IMA, Coimbatore, Joseph Gnanadickam Oration Award July 2015 ( Tamilnadu Ophthalmic Association) awarded at The T N O A conference held on 25th July 2015 at Madurai. Awarded Dr. J. Agarwal EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD 2020 in Tamilnadu ophthalmic association conference in 2021

  1. Articles 2 Nov 2021 7 min read

    Diplopia Charting: A Ready Reckoner for the Postgraduates

    Diplopia charts are kept in postgraduate examinations during viva sessions. Even in theory examinations also, these topics may be asked. It is not difficult to interpret the charts and all PGs should practice recording the results of these charts. Principle: Dissociation of eyes by means of complementary colors. We use red and green goggles (Armstrong google). In diplopia charting, Red is always in the Right eye and patients perceive one object as two fused images. Let us see the method of interpretations of these charts See the chart Remember red and green goggles are used. Red in front of the right eye and Green in front of the left eye. To your right side (The right side of the picture). Version positions. Dextrum version. Elevation and Depressions are there. The left side of you is the left side positions like levoversion, elevation and levodepression are there Primary position elevation and depressions are noted. Totally we have nine quadrants Never forget to write the name of the

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  2. Students Gallery 9 Aug 2021 5 min read

    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

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