Dr. Kirandeep Kaur

MBBS, DNB, FPOS, FICO, MRCS Ed, MNAMS

Consultant Cataract, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, India

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Dr. Kirandeep Kaur pursued her MBBS from the prestigious Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda, Punjab and then completed DNB from the prestigious Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry. She also completed her Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus fellowship from the same place. She is a fellow of International College of Ophthalmology, Member of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS Ed) and Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences. She has keen interest in research and publication and has over 150 publications in various national and international journals and has written 4 book chapters. She is a also a regular reviewer of major ophthalmology journals. She is the recipient of AIOS YOSI Essay writing award at the AIOS Jaipur 2017 and she won ACOIN award for her contributions in community ophthalmology and research at the junior level. She is currently a junior consultant in Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Squint, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry.

  1. Articles 29 Mar 2022 7 min read

    Corneal Ulcer Simplified for the Postgraduates: Ten Points

    An ulcer is a breach in the continuity of corneal epithelial. However, a corneal ulcer is an epithelial breach with superficial tissue loss (subepithelial or stroma) having variable grades of inflammation. The causes can be infectious (bacterial, fungal, viral, Pythium) and autoimmune (marginal keratitis, peripheral ulcerative keratitis). Here, we discuss ten essential clinical key points for diagnosing a corneal ulcer. 1. History A detailed and meticulous history is essential in each case. The patients commonly present with pain, redness, photophobia, and defective vision. The history of trauma (vegetative matter, stick, mud, clay, insect bite, etc.), onset, presentation, and progression should be noted. Sudden onset and rapid progression are associated with Pseudomonas, Pneumococcus, and Staphylococcus ulcers. Gradual onset and slow progression are seen in Acanthamoeba, Nocardia, and Mycobacterium. A detailed history of ocular (Contact lens, adnexal infections, ocular surface disease

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