Diverse Ailments Resulting in Corneal Melt - Ophthalmological Conference Highlights
The presentation by Dr. Adipudi Ramya at the 9th Annual State Ophthalmological Conference highlighted various ailments leading to corneal melt, including clinical signs, causes such as chemical injuries and fungal lesions, and treatment approaches. The research focused on patients with pain, redness, and watering in the eyes, analyzing cases with corneal stromal thinning and perforations. The study emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and proper management of corneal melts to prevent further complications.
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Manoj Mathur E-Poster [Diverse ailments resulting in corneal melt] [Dr. Adipudi Ramya] 9thAnnual State Ophthalmological Conference TOSCON 2024 12thto 14thJuly, 2024 at Katriya Hotel & Towers, Hyderabad Title :- Diverse ailments resulting in corneal melt Presenter Dr. Adipudi Ramya References :- Co- Author Dr Anupama Kalwad 1. Encyclopedia of ophthalmology Ed: 2018 2. Hossain, P. The corneal melting point. Eye 26, 1029 1030 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2012.136 E- Poster No.:- E49 3. Jifi Bahool H, Saadeh C, O'Connor J. Peripheral ulcerative keratitis in the setting of rheumatoid arthritis: treatment with immunosuppressive therapy.
Manoj Mathur E-Poster [Diverse ailments resulting in corneal melt] [Dr. Adipudi Ramya] 9th Annual State Ophthalmological Conference TOSCON 2024 12th to 14th July, 2024 at Katriya Hotel & Towers, Hyderabad Introduction The destructive process of corneal ulceration associated with corneal stromal dissolution is called stromal melt. Corneal melt commonly precede a corneal perforation Corneal Melts have a long list of etiologies , out of which a few can be identified clinically
Manoj Mathur E-Poster [Diverse ailments resulting in corneal melt] [Dr. Adipudi Ramya] 9th Annual State Ophthalmological Conference TOSCON 2024 12th to 14th July, 2024 at Katriya Hotel & Towers, Hyderabad Methods & Materials Patients attending the outpatient department came with varied complaints of pain, redness and watering. They underwent examination of the effected eye . They had vision ranging from HM +ve to PL+ve Slit lamp examination showed various stages of corneal stromal thinning, small perforations. Those diagnosed with corneal melt were documented with their consent. Photographs were taken of the diagnosed eye and a culmination of the data from these patients was analysed and summarised
Manoj Mathur E-Poster [Diverse ailments resulting in corneal melt] [Dr. Adipudi Ramya] 9th Annual State Ophthalmological Conference TOSCON 2024 12th to 14th July, 2024 at Katriya Hotel & Towers, Hyderabad Clinical signs seen when Mooren s ulcer evolves into a corneal melt - guttering, overlying edge, fibrous Descemet s membrane Chemical injuries :- Alkali injuries are more harmful than acid . Limbal stem cell ischemia being a contributing factor to corneal melt in chemical injuries. Patient with Rheumatoid arthritis presented with Central sterile corneal melt
Manoj Mathur E-Poster [Diverse ailments resulting in corneal melt] [Dr. Adipudi Ramya] 9th Annual State Ophthalmological Conference TOSCON 2024 12th to 14th July, 2024 at Katriya Hotel & Towers, Hyderabad Fungal lesion have feathery margins, satellite lesions, ring lesions, hypopyon- infective, immobile Pneumococcal ulcer serpens Hypopyon is sterile and mobile Bacterial:- Pseudomonas rapid spread from periphery to deep, Viral gives a moth eaten appearancein corneal melt
Manoj Mathur E-Poster [Diverse ailments resulting in corneal melt] [Dr. Adipudi Ramya] 9th Annual State Ophthalmological Conference TOSCON 2024 12th to 14th July, 2024 at Katriya Hotel & Towers, Hyderabad Conclusion Accurately identifying the cause of corneal melt is based solely on clinical examination, it requires considerable experience. Corneal melt is a severe condition, and early diagnosis, timely treatment, and regular follow-ups are crucial to help patients maintain residual visual acuity and enhance their quality of life.
