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Seven Important OCT Signs in CNVM
1. Type of macular neovascularisation (MNV): Macular neovascularisation (MNV) is a broad disease entity characterised by the development of the abnormal vessels arising either from the retinal vasculature (deep capillary plexus) or choroidal vasculature (choriocapillaris). Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM) is a subtype of MNV, characterised by the abnormal growths of blood vessels from the cho...Read More
Intraocular Lymphoma: Ten Points Every Ophthalmologist Should Know
1. Epidemiology of Intraocular Lymphoma: Intraocular Lymphoma is a rare malignancy accounting for 0.01% of ophthalmic conditions. The term includes primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL) with or without primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). 1 Majority of the patients with lymphoma are over 50 years of age. 2 2. Presentations and Potential for Misdiagnosis of Intraocular Lymphoma: PIOL has ...Read More
Ten Tenets Every Ophthalmologist should know about Collaborative Ocular TB Study (COTS)
“Ocular tuberculosis, a disease that we fear, Stealthily attacks the eyes, year after year. In the dark and quiet, it spreads its deadly grime, Causing pain and inflammation, and a loss of sight sometimes. Choroidal TB is the commonest sight, With serpiginous-like choroiditis, it takes its flight. Retinal vasculitis too, causes so much pain, Ocular tuberculosis, an insidious foe, it will remain. B...Read More