Prof. Mangat Ram Dogra

Director, Retina Services in Grewal Eye Institute, Chandigarh ; Former Professor and Head of Ophthalmology, PGIMER

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Dr Mangat Ram Dogra is former Professor and Head of Ophthalmology and Chief Retina Service at Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, India. He superannuated from PGIMER on June 30th, 2019. At Present he is Director of Retina Services in Grewal Eye Institute, Chandigarh. He received medical degree (MBBS) degree from Medical College Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in April 1977, followed by residency in ophthalmology at PGIMER Chandigarh which he completed in December 1981. He underwent two years vitreo-retina fellowship training from July 1989 to June 1991 at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, USA. His exclusive area of patient care, teaching and research has been vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) for the last 32 years. Dr Dogra has published 207 papers in peer-reviewed National and International journals, four books and several book chapters on vitreo-retinal diseases and ROP. He has delivered 594 lectures at various National and International Conferences. His maximum contribution has been in the area of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). He has been invited to deliver 243 guest lectures including 18 orations on ROP in India and abroad. He is an internationally recognized expert on ROP and is considered a pioneer in this field in India. Dr Dogra has been part of National Faculty to conduct WHO, Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust and Ministry of Health, Govt of India sponsored workshops on ROP in various places in India. He is member of National Task Force for ROP constituted by Ministry of Health, Govt of India. He is innovator of all nasal lens sparing vitrectomy and laser treatment through the wall of incubator for ROP. He is recipient of achievement awards from American Academy of Ophthalmology and Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. He has received several named National and International awards from various organizations and societies. Dr Dogra is a former President of following Societies: Vitreo-Retina Society of India, North Zone Ophthalmological Society, Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society and Himachal Doctors Alumni Association. He is also former Treasure and Chairman Scientific Committee of Vitreo- Retina Society of India.

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    Ten Pearls for Treating A Case of Retinopathy of Prematurity

    Introduction Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding retinal vasoproliferative disorder affecting premature and low birth weight infants. With improving survival of preterm infants with lower birth weights and gestational ages, ROP is reaching epidemic proportions in many middle- income countries.1 Although a majority of infants would develop a mild self-limiting disease, some can progress to tractional retinal detachment and become permanently and irreversibly blind. Timely detection and treatment along with good supportive neonatal care offer the best chance of successful outcomes in these infants. Key pearls of ROP management are described as under: Pearl 1: Which infants should be examined for ROP? The guidelines for screening infants for ROP vary between different countries and geographical regions based on individual incidence rates. For India, the current guidelines recommend that all infants with a birth weight of 2000 grams or less and /or gestational age le

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