Dr. Charudutt Kalamkar

Shri Ganesh Vinayak Eye Hospital Raipur, Chhattisgrah, India

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Dr Rohit Rao, completed MBBS from JNMC Wardha Maharashtra in the year 2010. Done MS ophthalmology from JSS MEDICAL COLLEGE Mysore Karnataka in 2015. Underwent long-term fellowship in IOL and Anterior segment under the guidance of Dr Kalpana Narendran at Aravind eye hospital Coimbatore in 2017.He underwent short term DCR fellowship from Shankara eye hospital Coimbatore under Dr Shruti Tara. Presently he is working as an Anterior Segment surgeon and oculoplasty consultant At Shri Ganesh Vinayak eye hospital, Raipur Chhattisgarh. He has quite a few National and International papers , videos and e-posters under his name. He has been very much involved in training new surgeons at Shri Ganesh Vinayak eye hospital Raipur Chhattisgarh. Dr. Charudutt Kalamkar did his MBBS and MS from AIIMS (N.DELHI). He is well versed in all aspects of clinical and surgical ophthalmology. Apart from routine phacoemulsification surgery for cataract, he is incharge of squint and glaucoma units. He also has rich experience in oculoplasty.

  1. Articles 24 Jan 2023 6 min read

    Ten Points A Surgeon Should Know About the Phaco-probe

    1. Basic structure of phaco probe Phaco Probe has two attachments (For aspiration & Irrigation) and one wire coming out of back end for power supply and sensors. In the front there is the tip attached to the hand piece, which has a silicon sleeve around it with two apertures. The irrigation tubing are wider in diameter than aspiration and both tubings are colour coded Fig 1 Basic Structure of Phaco Probe 2. Fluid Inflow and Outflow pathway: The fluid flows from the irrigation tube to the handpiece and comes out via two apertures in the silicon sleeve cooling the tip. It then traverses in the AC and is aspirated back via phaco tip and comes out via aspiration tube. Irrigation is gravity based in traditional machines and Active in newer generation machines. Aspiration is always active can be via either peristaltic and venturi pump based. Fig 2 Fluid inflow and Outflow via Phaco Probe 3. Phaco Tip design: Phaco tip is made of titanium alloy. The end of the tip has a bevel, which can be of

    Dr. Rohit Rao · Dr. Charudutt Kalamkar
  2. Students Gallery 2 Apr 2021 4 min read

    Tips To Achieve Ideal Rhexis

    Capsulorhexis was pioneered and popularized by Howard Gimbel. Capsulorhexis is probably the most challenging to learn in cataract surgery, in other words, once a good rhexis is done half the battle is won. All the Post- Graduates and beginners struggle to do rhexis. This article has compiled small tips and tricks to do rhexis better. Ideally, rhexis should be continuous and curvilinear i.e Circular, Central & of Correct size (5.5-6 mm). Circular: for proper IOL centering and stabilization in the bag Continous: to prevent rhexis extension Correct size: for IOL centering and to ensure anterior capsule overlapping IOL optic 360 degrees. It can be done with the help of a double bent 26 G/27 G needle or rhexis forceps. Let's break the table and use the advantages of a needle Needle Utrata Forceps Advantages Cheap Disposable Universally available Customized Small diameter, lightweight Can be done through side port so less chance of AC shallowing Precise control Disadvantages Less precise con

    Dr. Rohit Rao · Dr. Charudutt Kalamkar
  3. Blog 13 Feb 2020 3 min read

    5 Tips To Achieve Ideal Rhexis

    Pioneered and popularized by Howard Gimbel, capsulorrhexis is probably the most challenging task to learn in cataract surgery. In other words once a good rhexis is done half the battle is won. All the post-graduates and beginners struggle to do a ideal rhexis. This small write-up shares small tips and tricks to do rhexis better. Ideally rhexis should be continuous and curvilinear i.e Circular, Central & of Correct size (5.5-6 mm). Circular: for proper IOL centering and stabilization in the bag Continous: to prevent rhexis extension Correct size: for IOL centering and to ensure anterior capsule overlapping IOL optic 360 degrees. It can be done with the help of double bent 26 G/27 G needle or rhexis forceps. Advantages of rhexis with 26 G/27 G needle(Cystitome): Cheap Disposable Universally available Customized Small diameter, light weight Can be done through side port so less chance of AC shallowing Cons of rhexis with 26 G/27 G needle (Cystitome): Less precise control With needle it is

    Dr. Rohit Rao · Dr. Charudutt Kalamkar