Ten Tips for Postgraduates Preparing for Exams
Everyone is going to tell you that you have to study from Day 1 of your course and you have to be systematic. Most of you, however, will end up postponing studying for exams till the very end. So here are some tips to help ease the tension and anxiety associated with exam preparation. Question bank: Familiarize yourself with the question bank for your course, especially for the last 5 years. Quest...Read More
Practical Examination DNB Ophthalmology
The following write-up contains some of the frequently asked topics during the DNB practical examinations. Do keep in mind that this is just a sample, the scope of Ophthalmology is vast and it’s the 3 years effort put in during the course of residency that makes you comfortable to face the examination. It is important to have a thorough knowledge of the frequently asked questions, rather than know...Read More
Although, thesis submission is a mandatory process for post-graduation, nonetheless, getting it published is an important step towards your career. After all the hard work of bringing the thesis, the next step should be to publish it. The idea of publishing should be clear even before you started the work. Why publish An unpublished work means that the work had never been done. If you wish to be i...Read More
Ten Pearls for Mastering Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Small incision cataract surgery (SICS) is a prevalent technique in all the high volume centres of India as it is faster, gives excellent visual outcome and is much cheaper than phacoemulsification. Tip no. 1. Do a thorough pre-operative assessment and try selecting ideal cases It is mandatory to perform a proper pre-operative assessment of the patient. Helps in preparing the surgeon to anticipate ...Read More
Ten Pearls in the Management of Paralytic Strabismus
Paralytic strabismus is an incomitant strabismus resulting from complete (paralysis) or partial (paresis) motor deficiency of one or a group of extraocular muscles, which are supplied by the third, fourth or sixth cranial nerve. 1 History and basic examination Paralytic strabismus may be congenital or acquired. Careful history-taking will rule out an antecedent fever, trauma, neurological symptoms...Read More
Ten Mistakes One Should Avoid in Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Mastering Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) lays a solid foundation for achieving sutureless cataract surgery in the majority of the cases. This article aims to bring forth some commonly committed errors in SICS. Nuclear grade: Though a surgeon is not expected to choose a patient, but a beginner should avoid extremes of nuclear grade. A grade 3 nucleus with a 6mm external incision and >6mm ca...Read More
Ten Tips for Beginners to Start Vitreoretinal Practice
1. Higher cause/vision and mission statement : Setting up a vitreoretinal surgery / medical retina practice should come with a higher calling apart from simply making a living. It is very important to have one to sail through tough initial months or years till your practice reached a break-even point. Till the business starts making money this higher calling will keep up your spirits high and moti...Read More
Dos and Donts in the Operation theatre on Day One for Postgraduates in COVID times
Dos: Change into OR scrubs and slippers. Make sure your OR cap and mask are separate from the one you have been wearing in OPD. Make sure to cover all strands of hair under the cap, especially for women. A clean shave is recommended for men to ensure a good fit for your N95 mask. Ensure proper usage of protective eyewear and a visor at all times. Wash hands/ use a Sanitizer before entering the OR....Read More