KNOWLEDGE BANK
Vision Centre Manual - published in Vision 2020
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Eye is akin to a camera
Dr.E.Ravindra Mohan
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The eye is set in a deep socket formed by the bony orbit,surrounded by various muscles and nerves responsible for eye movements, blood vessels that supply nutrients,fat acting as a cushion, lacrimal glands secreting tears for lubrication, protected by the lids and lashes.Orbital and oculoplastic surgeon deals with various diseases afflicting these structures surrounding the eye (similar to camera casing)
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The cornea and the natural crystalline Lens form the focusing mechanism of the eye (similar to a Lens in a camera). Cornea is akin to a watch glass cover and the corneal surgeon deals with various diseases afflicting the cornea including refractive surgeries to correct high powers and replacement of diseased corneas by transplantation of corneas retrieved after the death.
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Clouding of the Natural crystalline causes Cataract which is the most common cause of preventable blindness. Most general ophthalmologists perform cataract surgeries.
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Dr.R.Nirupama
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Aqeous humor is a fluid secreted by the uvea, that circulates inside the eye to supply nutrition to the internal structures and also maintains the shape and integrity of the globe by generating optimal pressure inside the eye,before draining out of the eye through a very fine Trabecular mesh work located in the front of the eye.Any obstruction to the internal circulation of aqeous leads to GLAUCOMA (pressure build up inside the eye).Glaucoma,if left untreated leads to progressive damage to the optic Nerve with resultant progressive loss of vision resulting in a tunnel vision before finally producing blindness. Glaucoma specialists deal with various aspects of this disease which may affect any age group including the newborn.
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Similarly the uvea specialist deals with all diseases afflicting this tissue,comprised of profuse blood vessels and supporting structures
Dr.Shaun Maria Dacosta
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The Retina akin to a film in a camera,the most vital tissue in the Eye, recieves the images focused by the cornea and the lens and transmits the images along the optic Nerve, to the brain for processing and perception.
Retina is afflicted by various diseases affecting any age group right from the premature infants to the elderly.Medical Retinal specialist deals with various diseases affecting the Retina, most notably the diabetes, hypertension, age related de-generations and many other condtions affecting the most sensitive macula responsible for precise vision. |
Dr.Surendra N. Reddy
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Surgical Retina specialist deals with a wide spectrum of diseases resulting in Retinal detachments from various causes due to birth defects, injuries, diabetes, hypertension,Infections,tumors,complications arising out of cataract surgeries etc.
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Dr.Swapna Sai Prasad
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Neuro ophthalmologist deals with all diseases affecting the optic Nerve.
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Dr.K.Ravishankar
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Paediatric ophthalmologist deals with eye diseases affecting the children in tandem with other specialists.
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