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Dr. Mayank Nanavaty leads the way in corneal surgery advancements! Presented 'Endothelial Keratoplasty in Complex Situations' at Thea Pharma Ireland National Study Day 2024, Dublin.

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Top Cornea Transplant Care at Colorado Eye Institute

Discover rapid visual recovery with Dr. James Lee's advanced corneal transplants at Colorado Eye Institute. Specializing in Ultra-Thin DSAEK, he restores clarity for cloudy, swollen corneas with expert care.

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Corneal Diseases: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

The cornea, the eye’s outermost layer, plays a crucial role in vision by allowing light to enter and focusing it accurately. The cornea is the clear, protective window of your eye, allowing light to enter and helping you see the world around you. But when it’s compromised by disease, injury, or infection, your vision and quality of life can suffer. Corneal diseases, which range from minor irritations to sight-threatening conditions, are more common than many realize — and knowing the symptoms, causes, and treatment options can make all the difference in safeguarding your vision. In this guide, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about corneal diseases, from spotting the early signs to understanding the most advanced treatment options available today.

Symptoms of Corneal Diseases

Identifying the symptoms early can be key to effective treatment. Common signs of corneal diseases include:

Blurred or distorted vision: This may feel like you’re looking through fog or haze, even with glasses or contact lenses.

Eye pain or discomfort: Often, corneal problems cause a sensation that feels like something is stuck in the eye.

Sensitivity to light: Bright lights can become uncomfortable, especially for those with inflammation or injury to the cornea.

Redness and swelling: This can indicate infection or irritation, both common with corneal issues.

Excessive tearing: The eye may produce more tears to try and remove irritants or combat dryness.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s best to consult an eye care professional promptly. Timely treatment can prevent worsening symptoms and protect your vision.

Causes of Corneal Diseases

Corneal diseases can arise from various sources, including infections, injuries, genetic conditions, or autoimmune diseases. Here are some primary causes: Infections, Injuries, Genetic Disorders, Autoimmune Conditions, Nutritional Deficiencies, Understanding these causes can help with early identification and potentially preventive measures, particularly if you have a family history of corneal disease.

Treatment Options for Corneal Diseases

The right treatment approach depends on the specific disease and its severity. Here’s a look at some common treatment options:

1. Medications and Eye Drops

2. Specialized Contact Lenses

3. Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)

4. Laser Treatments

5. Corneal Transplant Surgery

6. Artificial Cornea (Keratoprosthesis)

The cornea’s health is fundamental to clear vision, as it plays a significant role in focusing light and ensuring accurate sight. When issues like refractive errors arise, choosing the right care is essential. For those looking to safeguard or restore their vision, Dudhbhate Netralaya & Retina Centre offers exceptional expertise and advanced technology, ensuring every patient receives comprehensive, personalized care. With a commitment to eye health and a reputation for excellence, they’re a trusted choice for all corneal and vision-related needs.

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How Optometrists & Ophthalmologist are not the same? 

The difference between Optometrists and Ophthalmologists can be easily identified if we take into account the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of both. Thus, here we will discuss the roles and responsibilities of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists:

Roles and Responsibilities of Optometrists

Optometrists have a variety of responsibilities to perform on a daily basis to ensure proper eye care and vision care for their patients. Here are some of the key day-to-day roles and responsibilities of Optometrists - 

Conducting Detailed Eye Exams - Assessing how well patients can see at different distances. Using tools like ophthalmoscopes and slit lamps to examine the internal and external structures of the eyes. Identifying issues like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. 

Prescribing Corrective Lenses - Recommending and fitting eyeglasses based on the patient's prescription, including specialty lenses for specific conditions and the patient’s lifestyle needs.

Providing Vision Therapy - Vision therapy is offered to improve visual skills and processing, often for conditions like lazy eye (amblyopia) or eye movement disorders.

Pre- and Post-Operative Care - Providing care before and after eye surgeries, such as cataract removal or LASIK, to ensure optimal recovery and outcomes. 

Educating Patients - Offering guidance on eye care and preventive measures to maintain good eye health.

Administrative Duties - Maintaining accurate and keeping medical records up-to-date for all patients. Scheduling follow-up appointments and managing patient flow in the clinic.

Roles and Responsibilities of Ophthalmologists

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in eye and vision care, performing a variety of tasks daily to diagnose, treat, and manage eye conditions. Here are some of the key day-to-day roles and responsibilities of Ophthalmologists - 

Diagnosing and Managing Eye Conditions - Identifying and managing conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. And prescribing medications to treat these eye conditions. 

Performing Surgeries - Conducting eye surgeries, including cataract extraction, glaucoma treatment, and emergency surgeries for trauma.

Providing Routine Eye Care -  Prescribing corrective lenses based on patients’ special needs and to help them maintain good eye health. 

Managing Eye Clinics - Overseeing emergency eye clinics, outpatient clinics, or other specialist eye clinics.

Patient Education and Counseling - Educating patients on proper eye care practices, including the use of eyewear, contact lens hygiene, and preventive measures. Also, advising on lifestyle choices that can impact eye health, such as diet, smoking cessation, and use of protective eyewear.ReadMore

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Stop by to see Scleral Tonometer www.Diaton.com in Action at #VisionExpo New York Exhibit MS4633 DIATON Diaton #Tonometer provides quick, painless and reliable measurements and makes it possible to diagnose glaucoma in its early stages, allowing users to devise an appropriate care and treatment plan. #Diaton is effective in obtaining #IOP measurements for many challenging patient populations, including: those with chronic #conjunctivitis, erosions, #edema & #cornealdimness; people who have undergone #cornealsurgeries; and immobilized patients and children. Also, patients do not need to remove their contact or #sclerallenses. Roman Iospa, CEO of BiCOM Inc., said, “Presenting Diaton tonometer at the International Vision Expo East at Jacob Javits Center, in New York is a great opportunity to showcase and provide unique non-corneal and non-contact capabilities of this new #tonometry technology to thousands of #optometrists and other #eyecare professionals. Recent studies showed new capabilities of Diaton to allow scleral lens fitting practitioners to measure IOP with scleral lens in the eye“ Since DIATON is non-contact and pen-like #handheldtonometer, it can be used in any setting – on #missions to rural areas that desperately need #glaucomascreening or Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as #Hospitals, #EmergencyRooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General, Family & Specialty Practitioners office as well as #Ophthalmic & #Optometric practice. Major Benefits & Advantages of Diaton Tonometer: Preferred by #Doctors & #Patients Easy to use. Can be used by any trained personnel Quick, Puff-free & Painless (Perfect for children and adults) No contact with the cornea (only upper #eyelid & #sclera) No need for #anesthesiadrops (no side effects) No need to take out Contacts or Scleral lenses (Only with Diaton) Safe. No risk of infecting or scratching cornea (safer vs other methods) Cost efficient. No consumables (no need to purchase replacement tips) Latex-free, handheld, non-contact, portable, pen-like tonometer No sterilization (just alcohol swab is used to wipe off the tip) Accurate. No pachymetry needed (independent of corneal biomechanics) @tonometerdiaton (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvL0AJwggqK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pxxmebbq2e1a

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Vision improvement is possible when patients in keratoconus are treated early. Before 20/40. After 20/15. Treatment: corneal Crosslinking with FDA-approved technology, method, and medication. Surgical skill and perfect centration = passion for perfection. @pacificvisioninstitute @glaukoscorporation #keratoconus #optometrist #ophthalmologist #cornealcrosslinking #cornea #cornealsurgery #passionforperfection #sanfrancisco https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDV1ssB5v1/?igshid=1iv9y0x6ymkd9

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Companies operating in the corneal implants market are Neoptics, ReVision Optics, AcuFocus, Presbia, KeraMed, Powervision, Cornea Research Foundation of America, Ocular Systems, Cornea Biosciences, DIOPTEX and SMR OPHTHALMIC. New product launch is the major strategy adopted by the companies in corneal implants market space.

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DMEK Corneal Transplant is an advanced procedure replaces the inside layer of the cornea (Descemet’s Layer) to treat conditions like Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy, pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, or corneal decompensation. Our skilled surgeons meticulously prepare the donor tissue to ensure optimal results. Restore your vision with precision and care.   For more details, visit- https://www.sussexeyelaserclinic.co.uk/corneal-transplants/

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DIATON TONOMETER Product Information IOP through Eyelid & Sclera https://tonometerdiaton.com/tonometer-diaton-product/ Innovative Diaton #Tonometer provides high reliability of measuring results and makes it possible to diagnose #glaucoma on the early stage and appoint necessary treatment and medicines for adult as well as pediatric population. The unique methodology of #intraocularpressure (IOP) measuring through the #eyelid and #sclera applied in the device provides new resources in ocular tonometry, simplicity and safety of tests. #TRANSPALPEBRAL “DIATON” TONOMETER IS EFFECTIVE AND IRREPLACEABLE IN VARIOUS SITUATIONS: Quick and painless screening examinations of adult or pediatric #patients IOP control during selection of adequate #medicines IOP measuring in the presence of chronic #conjunctivitis, #cornealerosion, #cornealedema and #corneadimness IOP measuring in patients after #cornealsurgeries Intraocular pressure monitoring (diurnal tension curve) IOP measuring in immobilized patients and in children IOP measuring during contact correction (contact lenses or scleral lenses are not taken out). Tonometer Diaton is the perfect solution in the following cases when the use of other tonometry devices is problematic or impossible: #Keratitis, #Conjunctivitis, #Keratotone, Cornea Dimness, #Keratoprosthesis, #Keratoplastics, #LASIK, #LASEK, #PRK, #Astigmatism, #Ametropy, etc., Diaton Tonometer is intended for use by #Ophthalmologists, #Optometrists, Ophthalmic technicians as well as Inpatient & Outpatient #Clinics such as #Hospitals, #EmergencyRooms, #UrgentCare #Clinics, #Nursing & #ElderlyHomes, General & Specialty Practitioners. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuuLfdTAdeE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gqug6djo0v8d

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Q: How to measure Accurate IOP post corneal transplant? Ans: Scleral Diaton Tonometry. Diaton tonometer enables physicians to measure accurate intraocular pressure completely independent of corneal biometrics. Learn more at www.diaton.com A cornea transplant (#keratoplasty) is a surgical procedure to replace part of your cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. Your cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of your eye that accounts for a large part of your eye's focusing power. A cornea transplant can restore vision, reduce pain and improve the appearance of a damaged or diseased cornea. Why it's done A cornea transplant is most often used to restore vision to a person who has a damaged cornea. A cornea transplant may also relieve pain or other signs and symptoms associated with diseases of the cornea. A number of conditions can be treated with a cornea transplant, including: A cornea that bulges outward (keratoconus) Fuchs' dystrophy Thinning of the cornea Cornea scarring, caused by infection or injury Clouding of the cornea Swelling of the cornea Corneal ulcers, including those caused by infection Complications caused by previous eye surgery #cornea #cornealtransplant #cornealedima #cornealpathology #cornealthickness #cornealulcer #cornealabrasion #cornealsurgery #tonometry #tonometer #diaton #eyesurgery #eyesurgeon #glaucoma #cornealulcer #keratoconus #corneatransplant #fuchs #fushsdystrophy #ophthalmology #ophthalmologist #oftalmólogo #oftalmologia #eyecare #eyedoctor #optometry #medical #medicine #doctor https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LcFVcBI7u/?igshid=w8ru83661grc

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#caseoftheweek subtle EBMD is best seen with retro illumination 👀to the left of the slit beam. #prk is better than #lasik for these patients. #pacificvisioninstitute #drellafaktorovich #cornealsurgery #ophthalmologist #optometrist #optician #photooftheday #sanfrancisco #eyedoctor #lasiksanfrancisco (at Pacific Vision Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3cjyiuh3Ib/?igshid=fqkd5wwtm4fr

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#caseoftheweek 👁Faint vertical fingerprint lines can be hard to see in patients with light irides. They are a sign of Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy. #prk is better than #lasik for these patients #pacificvisioninstitute #cornealsurgery #eyesurgery #sanfrancisco #cornea #photooftheday (at Pacific Vision Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mjXLxhfEP/?igshid=saptj4dcd82r

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IOP in 1-2-3 with #Diaton Scleral Tonometer - Quick, Painless, Accurate. Learn more www.TonometerDiaton.com Follow us @tonometerdiaton Bring the Innovation of Diaton Tonometer to Your Practice One Tonometer - Many Applications! Who Uses the Diaton Tonometer? Diaton Tonometer is intended for use by Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic technicians as well as Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Urgent Care Clinics, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners. Non-corneal, Scleral Diaton tonometer is particularly useful in cases where standard direct applanation (corneal) tonometry is difficult or not viable, such as with pediatric patients, in presence of certain corneal pathology, edema, infection, following corneal surgery, keratoconus, KPro and in cases of eye trauma. “There has been a Renewed Concern about whether Scleral Lenses cause Increase in Intraocular Pressure.” Multiple Clinical Studies showed IOP to elevate by ~5-10 mmHg regardless of scleral lens diameter worn. Eye care practitioners that fit sclerals now Need to monitor IOP with Scleral Lenses IN the eye! IOP monitoring with Diaton minimizes the risks & liabilities for practices and increases the level of patient care. Contact lens Spectrum covered the topic in detail: Link: https://www.clspectrum.com/issues/2018/september-2018/the-scleral-lens-vault CLS Article: Does IOP Increase During Scleral Lens Wear?  Link: https://www.clspectrum.com/issues/2019/september-2019/contact-lens-case-reports #cornea #cornealtransplant #cornealedima #cornealpathology #cornealthickness #cornealulcer #cornealabrasion #cornealsurgery #tonometry #tonometer #diaton #eyesurgery #eyesurgeon #glaucoma  #cornealulcer #keratoconus #corneatransplant #fuchs #fushsdystrophy #ophthalmology #ophthalmologist #oftalmólogo #oftalmologia #eyecare #eyedoctor #optometry #medical #medicine #doctor #BostonKpro @ascrsofficial @aaopt @aaoeye @arvoinfo @vision.expo @acepnation https://www.instagram.com/p/B5MWOAEhnHI/?igshid=ztq9wwfs4x61

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👍Major Benefits of Diaton #Tonometer: Easy to use. Can be used by any trained personnel Quick, Puff-free & Painless (Perfect for children and adults) No contact with the #cornea (only upper eyelid and sclera) No need for #anesthesiadrops (no side effects) No need to take out Contacts or #Sclerallenses (Only with Diaton) Safe: No risk of infecting or scratching cornea (safer vs other methods) Cost efficient: No consumables (no need to purchase replacement tips, probes or covers, etc.) Latex-free, handheld, non-contact, portable, pen-like tonometer No sterilization (just alcohol swab is used to wipe off the tip) Accurate: No #pachymetry needed (independent of #corneal biomechanics) No special set-up needed (measure anytime, anywhere without the need of any other preparation before the eye examination) Ready-to-use: Daily calibration not required (saves time) Who Uses #Diaton Tonometer? #DiatonTonometer is intended for use by Inpatient & Outpatient #Clinics such as #Hospitals, #EmergencyRooms, #Nursing & #Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners as well as #Ophthalmologists and #Optometrists. Non-corneal Diaton tonometer is particularly useful in cases where standard direct applanation (corneal) #tonometry is difficult or not viable, such as with #pediatric patients, in presence of certain #cornealpathology, #cornealedema, infection, following #cornealsurgery, #keratoconus, #KPro and in cases of #eyetrauma. #optometry #ophthalmology #optometrista #oftalmologo A Unique Approach “Diaton tonometry” is a unique approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) through the Eyelid. Non-Contact (no contact with cornea), no anesthesia or sterilization required, pen like, hand-held, portable tonometer Bring the power of Diaton Tonometer to Your Practice! http://www.TonometerDiaton.com 1-877-342-8667

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#HowTo IOP THROUGH EYELID => #Tonometry #Diaton👍👁👁 #Tonometer www.diaton.com evolved to become a Standard of Care for measuring accurate #IOP in normal #eyes and in eyes where #cornea is abnormal. Clinical evidence shows that cornea independent IOP results are a valuable indicator and can help better the care for the patient. http://tonometerdiaton.com/diaton-tonometer-comparison-trials/ #intraocularpressure #glaucoma #scleral #tonometer #optometry #ophthalmology #glaucoma #eyecare #vision #eyesurgery #cornealsurgery #keratoconus #kpro #CCT #centralcornealthickness #cornealedema #cornealectasia #tonometerpen #scleraltonometer #diatontonometer #tonometerdiaton #Transpalpebral #transscleral Non-corneal tonometry with Diaton Tonometer 👀👍 (at New York, New York)

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Watch Video #HowTo #Tonometry #Diaton = IOP THROUGH EYELID👍👁👁 Tonometer www.diaton.com evolved to become a Standard of Care for measuring accurate #IOP in normal #eyes and in eyes where #cornea is abnormal. Clinical evidence shows that cornea independent IOP results are a valuable indicator and can help better the care for the patient. http://tonometerdiaton.com/diaton-tonometer-comparison-trials/ #intraocularpressure #glaucoma #scleral #tonometer #optometry #ophthalmology #glaucoma #eyecare #vision #eyesurgery #cornealsurgery #keratoconus #kpro #CCT #centralcornealthickness #cornealedema #cornealectasia #tonometerpen #scleraltonometer #diatontonometer #tonometerdiaton #Transpalpebral #transscleral Non-corneal tonometry with Diaton Tonometer 👀👍 (at New York, New York)