Mahipal Sachdev
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Pregnancy induced post SMILE corneal ectasia – A case report Open
A 30-year-old woman, 5 years post-SMILE in both eyes (BE), began to experience gradually deteriorating vision in BE. On examination, she had a manifest refraction of − 0.50 DC × 50° in right eye (RE), and − 2 DS/−2.50 DC × 20° in the left …
View article: Bubble release sign in keratorefractive lenticule extraction
Bubble release sign in keratorefractive lenticule extraction Open
The purpose of this study was to describe the bubble release sign that allows correct anterior and posterior lenticular plane delineation in lenticule-based refractive surgery. This sign describes the escape of the air bubble formed as a p…
Safety and Effectiveness of Smooth Incision Lenticular Keratomileusis (SILKTM) Using the ELITA(TM) Femtosecond Laser System for Correction of Myopic and Astigmatic Refractive Errors [Corrigendum] Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S432459.].
View article: Long-term outcomes of tailored stromal expansion with refractive lenticule for crosslinking thin corneas
Long-term outcomes of tailored stromal expansion with refractive lenticule for crosslinking thin corneas Open
Purpose: To assess the long-term safety and stability of visual outcomes following the modified technique of collagen crosslinking (CXL) using refractive lenticule in eyes with thin corneas (<400 µm) and progressive keratoconus. Setting: A…
Safety and Effectiveness of Smooth Incision Lenticular Keratomileusis (SILKTM) Using the ELITA(TM) Femtosecond Laser System for Correction of Myopic and Astigmatic Refractive Errors Open
The SILK procedure with the ELITA Femtosecond Laser System is safe and effective for the treatment of myopic refractive errors with and without astigmatism. Fast visual recovery was demonstrated, with stability achieved by 3 months.
View article: Interrupted femtosecond laser delivery secondary to face mask–related fogging
Interrupted femtosecond laser delivery secondary to face mask–related fogging Open
Introduction: An increase in face mask utilization has been noted during the COVID-19 pandemic. A rare complication of keratorefractive surgery where interruption of femtosecond-laser delivery was noted secondary to face-mask related foggi…
The All India Ophthalmological Society - Academic and Research Committee pan-India diabetic retinopathy project “Fixing the missing link”: Prevalence data from West Bengal Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its risk factors among diabetic patients in rural and urban West Bengal (WB). Methods: Patients were screened in the physician’s clinic by a te…
All India Ophthalmological Society Financial Impact Survey on ophthalmology practice in India during COVID-19 Open
Purpose: A survey was conducted by the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS ) to document the initial coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related financial impact on ophthalmology practice in India. It also assessed various measures ta…
View article: Epidemiology, clinical profile, management, and outcome of COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in 2826 patients in India – Collaborative OPAI-IJO Study on Mucormycosis in COVID-19 (COSMIC), Report 1
Epidemiology, clinical profile, management, and outcome of COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in 2826 patients in India – Collaborative OPAI-IJO Study on Mucormycosis in COVID-19 (COSMIC), Report 1 Open
Purpose: COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) has reached epidemic proportion during India’s second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, with several risk factors being implicated in its pathogenesis. This study aimed to de…
MYX technique Open
Scleral-fixated intraocular lens implantation in an important tool in the armamentarium of an ophthalmologist for managing aphakia. Various techniques have been described in the literature with variable learning curves. Herein, we describe…
View article: All India Ophthalmological Society – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology consensus statement on preferred practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
All India Ophthalmological Society – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology consensus statement on preferred practices during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken tragic proportions and has disrupted lives globally. In the wake of governmental lockdowns, ophthalmologists need practical and actionable guidelines based on advisories from national health departments on h…
Commentary on: Practice pattern of cataract surgeons when operating on seropositive patients Open
Occupational blood exposure leading to the spread of blood-borne viral infections (BBVIs) is emerging as a matter of concern among health care workers (HCWs) in the recent years. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV),…
View article: Unilateral fungal keratitis after small-incision lenticule extraction
Unilateral fungal keratitis after small-incision lenticule extraction Open
A 20-year-old woman developed unilateral fungal keratitis after small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). The clinical presentation and subsequent management of the case is presented. The management of infectious keratitis after small-i…
View article: Circle software for management of suction loss during small-incision lenticule extraction
Circle software for management of suction loss during small-incision lenticule extraction Open
A 20-year-old male presented to the Centre for Sight seeking correction for a myopic refractive error of −2.0 diopters (D) and −2.5 D in the right and left eye, respectively. Anterior segment and fundus evaluations were unremarkable. Corne…
Recent advances in corneal collagen cross-linking Open
Corneal collagen cross-linking has become the preferred modality of treatment for corneal ectasia since its inception in late 1990s. Numerous studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the conventional protocol. Our understanding…
Cataract surgery: The journey thus far Open
The journey of cataract surgery began as early as 800 BC when "couching" entailed the use of a sharp-tipped instrument to push the cloudy lens into the vitreous cavity.[1] Since then, cataract surgery has evolved through leaps and bounds w…
Optimizing outcomes with multifocal intraocular lenses Open
Modern day cataract surgery is evolving from a visual restorative to a refractive procedure. The advent of multifocal intraocular lenses (MFIOLs) allows greater spectacle independence and increased quality of life postoperatively. Since th…