Disseminating New Knowledge throughPublic Engagement
February 2023
Eye allergies: Prevention and Management
Dr. Anahita Kate
Eye allergies are a reaction to indoor and outdoor allergens that get into the eyes. Dr. Anahita Kate, LVPEI helps the audience understand how eye allergies can be prevented and managed.
In view of the World Glaucoma week (12th – 18th March), this month’s webinar saw Dr Ramanjit Sihota (Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi) and Dr Sidharth Dikshit (LVPEI) interacting with the public about Glaucoma with a focus on causes, precautions, and treatments. This webinar was conducted in Hindi to increase the reach of the message to patients that are more comfortable with vernacular languages.
Every 3 out of 10 children are now seen with spectacles due to short-sightedness. On the occasion of Global Myopia Awareness Week (May 22-26 2023) themed “Keep an eye on Myopia”, Dr Pavan Verkicharla, who heads the Myopia Centre at LVPEI talks all things Myopia to help the audience understand the essentials of this condition and busts common myths about this growing health issue.
Prevention of Blindness in Babies Born Premature | Retinopathy of Prematurity | Newborns
Dr. Subhadra Jalali, Dr. Tejo Pratap Oleti
On 17th November, in observance of World Prematurity Day, Dr. Subhadra Jalali from LVPEI and Dr. Tejo Pratap Oleti from Fernandez Hospitals engaged with the audience to shed light on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a vision-threatening condition that can affect infants born four or more weeks preterm and have received intensive neonatal care. This event aims to raise awareness about this critical issue and educate the community on how to address and prevent ROP in premature infants. "30 Din Roshni Ke".
Navigating Rare Eye Disease Management In India | Lived Experiences
Dr. Muralidhar Ramappa, Mr. Nirav Shah, Mr. Kalpesh Suratwala
Navigating diagnosis and care for rare eye diseases is complicated and complex. It can take many years, and the burden of care on the family is immense. Families also deal with many socio-economic challenges apart from the lack of effective treatment options. PatientsEngage and IHOPE came together to discuss the landscape of rare eye diseases, lived experiences of families, and areas of improvement for diagnosis, management, and social support. Our panelists included Dr. Muralidhar Ramappa (LVPEI), Mr. Nirav Shah (Father of a child living with nephropathic cystinosis), and Mr. Kalpesh Suratwala (Father of a child living with MPS, mucopolysaccharidosis).
Diabetes and Vision Loss: How to prevent Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr Padmaja Kumari Rani, Dr Bipin Sethi, Dr Manisha Agarwal
LVPEI, IHOPE and PatientsEngage bring together a panel of diabetologists and Ophthalmologists to talk about how we can prevent and manage vision loss due to diabetes-related complications like Diabetic Retinopathy. Our panelists are
Dr. Bipin Kumar Sethi, Diabetologist, Care Super Speciality Hospital Hyderabad
Dr Manisha Agarwal, Head Of Department, Retina Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi
Dr Padmaja Kumari Rani, Head, Teleophthalmology and Vitreo Retinal Surgeon LV Prasad Eye Institute
This is in line with the theme for World Diabetes Day: Educate for a Better Tomorrow
Dr. Sayan Basu (LVPEI) spoke to PatientsEngage on Dry Eyes disease, a growing public health problem and one of the most common conditions seen with the increased use of screens and answered various questions by the audience on the topic.
Diabetic Macular Edema is a complication of diabetes and can impact vision if left undiagnosed and untreated. It affects persons with both Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Padmaja Kumari Rani (LVPEI) answers questions on the risk factors, treatment and prevention of Diabetic Macular Edema
This webinar highlights the importance of vision rehabilitation and how early intervention can help a person with low vision or blindness live productive lives.
The panelists:
Ms. T.V. Aishwarya, Rehabilitation Counselor, L V Prasad Eye Institute; Ms. Aishwarya lost her eye sight 14 years ago due to a brain tumour.
Ms. Beula Christy, Head Institute for Vision Rehabilitation , LV Prasad Eye Institute
Interview on Age Related Macular Degeneration – Treatment and Management
Dr Niroj Kumar Sahoo
Age related Macular Degeneration (ARMD or AMD), a condition that affects the central vision of a person, is an acquired cause of retinal degeneration and a growing cause of blindness in the elderly. Dr. Niroj Sahoo (LVPEI) addresses the topic of Age-related macular degeneration in this informative webinar.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in India. If managed well, loss of vision can be prevented and a good quality of life can be maintained. This webinar brings insights on how to manage glaucoma effectively.
The panelists:
Viji Venkatesh, Glaucoma patient advocate
Dr. Sirisha Senthil, Head VST Glaucoma Centre, LV Prasad Eye Institute
Interview on Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment & Prevention
Dr Raja Narayanan
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. It affects persons with any kind of diabetes - Type 1, Type 2 and gestational. Dr. Raja Narayanan, Principal Investigator IHOPE and Consultant Opthalmologist, LVPEI answers questions on the risk factors, treatment and prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy.
