Dr. Tamonash Basu

Associate Consultant, Glaucoma Services, Sanakara Nethralaya, Kolkata

5 articles

Dr. Tamonash Basu MBBS (Hons), MS (gold medallist), FMRF is currently working as an associate consultant at Sanakara Nethralaya, Kolkata. He looks after glaucoma, cataract and anterior segment diseases services. He has completed his MBBS from North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling. He has completed MS from Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital and was awarded Hold medal during the course. He stood 10 th during state-wide board exam. He has immense interest in research works. He has publications in national and international journals. He has presented multiple papers and posters in several conferences. His special area of interest is Retinal nerve fibre layer analysis. He has a very keen interest in teaching and research works.

  1. Students Gallery 1 Oct 2021 11 min read

    i-File: Normal Tension Glaucoma

    Chief Complaint: A 37 years old male presented to us with a history of progressive deterioration of vision on 30/09/2020. History of Present Illness: He was diagnosed elsewhere to have glaucoma and came to us for further management. Past Ocular History: He was already on on Latanoprost ED HS, Dorzolamide + Timolol combination BD. The patient underwent Trabeculectomy in both eyes in the year 2010 and 2013 Baseline IOP from old records was noted to be 18 mm of Hg in the right eye and 17 mm of Hg in the left eye Family History: Strong family history of glaucoma in father and elder sister Review of Systems/Systemic Examination Not a known case of hypertension, diabetes, asthma or cardiological problem, not on any systemic medication. OCULAR EXAMINATION Best Corrected Visual Acuity (Snellen) Right eye (OD): 6/6,N6 Left eye (OS): 6/9,N6 Ocular Motility/Alignment- EOM full and free Intraocular Pressure (IOP) OD: 11 mm of Hg OS: 10 mm of Hg Pupils: OD – round , regular and reacting to light OS

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  2. Articles 2 Apr 2021 9 min read

    A Beginners Guide to Ophthalmic Surgical Microscope

    An operating surgical microscope is the most important optical instrument in the modern era of ophthalmic surgeries. It provides the surgeon with a magnified and illuminated high-quality image of the small ophthalmic structures. Being binocular the surgical microscopes gives the additional benefit of high-quality stereoscopy. History The first German doctor to use a stereomicroscope was Dr. Hans Hinselmann (1884-1959), Prof. of Gynaecology under Dr. Otto von Franque at the University Clinic, Bonn, who adapted in 1925 a Leitz stereomicroscope with coaxial illumination to a movable floor stand. He named IT “colposcope” and used it to visualize the female genital organs particularly for cancer of the cervix. Dr. Hans Littmann (1908 – 1991), head of Med-Lab at Zeiss OptonOberkochen, West Germany (now Carl Zeiss A.G.) and his team of technicians designed in 1953 their first ophthalmic operating microscope Prerequisites for an ideal operating microscope Must have stereoscopic visualization.

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  3. Interesting Reads 1 Apr 2021 8 min read

    Learn from the Masters : Glaucoma Practice in the COVID-19 Time

    The COVID 19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown has resulted in an unprecedented scenario, especially as ophthalmologists. These are testing times, but as is natural to humankind, we are rising and growing from this. We are all trying to the best of our abilities to adapt to the new normal and eventually reboot. In these uncertain times, the main focus has been to keep our patients, families, and ourselves safe. The team at eOphtha asked a few important questions on reverting to a functional glaucoma practice from three luminaries in glaucoma. Dr. G Chandrasekhar (GC) MD, FRCS has been associated with L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) since its inception in 1987 and is currently the Vice-Chair, LVPEI. Dr Chandrasekhar is an esteemed clinician and a passionate teacher. Dr GC is a mentor to many national and international fellows. He has published over 100 papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals and has been a reviewer for numerous ophthalmology journals. He is the C

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  4. Articles 1 Apr 2021 4 min read

    Five Things You Should Know About Intracameral Bimatoprost Sustained Release Implant

    The Implant Durysta (ALLERGAN) is the first-ever intracameral sustained-release bimatoprost implant. The glaucoma treatment paradigm has shifted towards earlier intervention and targeting the actual pathology. The main problem one faces with glaucoma management is compliance with the medications. The intracameral bimatoprost addresses the problem satisfactorily. Durysta, a 10-microgram bimatoprost implant, becomes the first biodegradable, intracameral sustained release implant indicated to reduce Intraocular pressure (IOP). It is hard for patients to maintain quality of life while being on topical anti-glaucoma medications – The Intracameral Bimatoprost makes it possible. Administration of the Implant Durysta is a rod-like implant preloaded within a sterile applicator with a 28-gauge needle tip. The needle is inserted under an aseptic condition in the anterior chamber and then with the press of a trigger button implant is released. After the implantation, the needle is removed and the

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  5. Students Gallery 5 Apr 2020 6 min read

    How to evaluate a Humphrey Visual field in Practical Examination

    Visual field is the part of environment that is visible to the steadily fixing eye. The limits of visual field for each fixing eye is 60 degrees superiorly and nasally, 75 degrees inferiorly and 110 degrees temporally. Fig 1 shows the normal island of vision as described by TRAQUAIR. The hill is highest at fixation, where the visual sensitivity is highest and as we go peripherally the height of hill decreases due to decreasing visual sensitivity in the periphery. Based on this principle the modern visual field testings are operated. Perimetry is the measurement of “Hill of Vision” in terms of establishing the patient’s differential light sensitivity. There are mainly two types of perimetry test: Kinetic (ie. Bjerrum’s screen, Goldmann, Lister perimetry) Static /automated (ie. Humphrey, octopus) We will be discussing about how to evaluate the Humphrey visual field (HVF). Before delving deep into the Humphrey field testing, we should know few basic points which will keep on revolving dur

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