"Dye another day!" - dyes in ophthalmology
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Published on: July 3, 2017
John S Vinitha1, Nagtode H Apurva1, Josephine Christy2
1DNB Resident, General Ophthalmology, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, India.
Background:
Dyes are substances that are an integral part of ocular procedures and surgeries. In Clinical practice, dyes help in better visualization and aid in diagnoses of ocular surface disorders. In Surgical practice, dyes help in better resolution of the structures that are otherwise naked to the surgeon's eyes.
Purpose:
To educate ophthalmologists about the importance and uses of dyes.
Synopsis:
Dyes have become an important part of an ophthalmologists' clinical as well as surgical practice. This video aims at educating the different characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages of each dye. Dyes help in identifying the obscure and highlighting the invisible. The indications and contraindications as well as the side effects of each dye are discussed which would help ophthalmologists in the correct usage of these wonder substances. This video will also help the new eye doctors understand and utilize these dyes judiciously which would aid in their learning process and provide better patient care.
Highlights:
This video highlights the uses, indications, contraindications and side effects of all the dyes used in ophthalmology.
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/shdV4a6oc20.
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