Dr.RUSHAD SHROFF [S14772] – NEW DELHI
This course shall highlight changing concepts in dry eye evaluation and treatment. Attendee’s shall be introduced to new concepts in the pathophysiology of dry eye including the role of inflammation and oxidative stress. The controversy surrounding the role of Vitamin D and it’s relevance in dry eye management shall be debated in an evidence based manner. Newer diagnostic and treatment modalities such as tear film analysis, osmolarity, meibography as well as Thermal pulsation and Intense pulsed therapy shall be discussed in detail. Incorporation of basic and newer modalities into the armamentarium of a general practitioner shall also be highlighted. Finally, surgical videos and methods to manage cases with severe dry eye shall be demonstrated. Attendee’s will be encouraged to discuss challenges that they have faced in their practice with panellists during the time allotted for discussion.
| 1 | Dry Eye- Newer Paradigms (15 mins) | Dr.Natasha Pahuja | watch video |
| 2 | Diagnostics beyond Schirmer’s and TBUT (10 mins) | Dr.RUSHAD SHROFF | |
| 3 | Vitamin D and Dry Eye – Science or Science Fiction? (10 mins) | Dr.Rashmi Deshmukh | |
| 4 | Choosing the ideal lubricant for your patient (10 mins) | Dr.Himanshu Matalia | |
| 5 | Looking beyond lubricants – Newer treatment modalities in dry eye (10 mins) | Dr. Rushad Shroff | watch video |
| 6 | Role of punctum plugs in the management of dry eye | Dr.Himanshu Matalia | watch video |
| Panel Discussion : (10 mins) |
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