Common eyediseases you need to know.pptx

Common eyediseases you need to know

1. Common eye diseases you need to know DR.RUCHA M KACHA GLAUCOMA FELLOW SHROFF EYE CENTER

2. Commonest eye conditions are Cataract Refractive error Age related macular degeneration Glaucoma Diabetic retinopathy

3. What is cataract? A cataract is physiological clouding of the lens inside the eye With a cataract, light is scattered as it enters in the eye causing blurred vision

4. WHAT IS CATARACT

5. Treatment of cataract Surgery is the mainstay of treatment Cloudy lens inside the eye is removed and an intraocular artificial lens is inserted into the eye Usually patient is in and out of the hospital on same day

6. agenda Introduction Building confidence Engaging the audience Visual aids Final tips & takeaways 6 STEPS OF CATARACT SURGERY

7. VISION AFTER CATARACT SURGERY 7

8. GLAUCOMA – A SILENT THIEF 8

9. INVESTIGATIONS 9 VISUAL FIELD OCT

10. 10 WHAT IS GLAUCOMA ?

11. 11 GONIOSCOPY POAG PACG LASER PERIPHERAL IRIDECTOMY

12. WHO SHOULD GET EYE CHECKUP FOR GLAUCOMA ? 12 FAMILY HISTORY OF GLAUCOMA HIGH MYOPIA RETINAL DISEASES HIGH INTRAOCULAR PRESSURES ON ROUTINE CHECKUP TRAUMA TO EYE

13. VI 13 VISION LOSS IN GLAUCOMA

14. TREATMENT Early detection is very important as lost vision cannot be regained Regular eye checkups are most important especially people with family history of glaucoma Antiglaucoma medications as well as regular monitoring of eye pressure aims to prevent further deterioration

15. DRY EYE – WHAT DO YOU FEEL ? 15

16. DRY EYES 16

17. REFRACTIVE ERRORS 17

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19. WHAT TO OBSERVE IN CHILD ? WATERING FROM EYE DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY TO LIGHT RUBBING EYES FREQUENTLY STRAINING OF EYES WHITE REFLEXS DEVIATION OF EYES 19

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21. Refractive Error All age groups can be affected by refractive error  Most common error above the age of 40 years is PRESBYOPIA, in which there is difficulty seeing near objects Treatment options available is- SPECTACLES and CONTACT LENSES

22. AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION It is a chronic progressive degenerative condition that affects the central vision Ageing is the greatest risk factor whereas smoking increases the risk of AMD 2 FORMS- dry and wet ARMD TREATMENT OPTIONS- Early detection is the key Wet form is usually treated using intravitreal injections

23. Diabetic Retinopathy This condition is a complication of diabetes, directly related to duration and control of diabetes It affects small blood vessels of the retina Blood vessels begin to leak and bleed inside the eye

24. WHAT IS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY? 24

25. Diabetic retinopathy

26. Treatment Early detection and timely treatment is essential  Good control of –Blood sugar levels, Blood pressure and cholesterol can help reduce severity of disease

27. Thank you