Six Useful Apps and Glasses for Colourblind Patients: A Guide for Ophthalmologists
Colourblindness makes many everyday tasks difficult—such as recognizing traffic signals, selecting clothes, or interpreting colour-coded information. For those affected, even simple activities can become challenging. At present, there is no permanent treatment available for colourblindness. However, ophthalmologists can play an important role in improving patients’ daily lives by recommending effe...Read More
Retinopathy Of Prematurity: 10 Things for the Ophthalmologist to Know
1. The birth of ROP: Retinopathy of prematurity ROP was born as a corollary of improved neonatal care when smaller/ more premature babies began to survive with oxygen support. While a number of risk factors have been studied, prematurity and oxygen have emerged as major driving factors in the pathogenesis of ROP. Animal models have provided deeper insights into understanding this relatively new bl...Read More
New Frontiers in Uveitis Management: Five Drugs to Watch
The management of uveitis is rapidly evolving with the introduction of novel therapeutic molecules targeting key inflammatory pathways. This article highlights five promising drugs currently under clinical evaluation, offering hope for more effective and safer treatment options. While early results are encouraging, most of these agents are yet to complete phase 3 trials, and their long-term safety...Read More
Ten Pearls in the Management of Uveitis
While the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis may seem like a daunting task to the beginner, there are some tips and tricks which help to identify specific uveitides and help in appropriate treatment. If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, chances are, it is probably a duck. 1. Infectious vs Non infectious : It is crucial to make this differentiation as , even though cer...Read More
