Fundus camera- types, uses and limitations

BySaleha Zubair

Fundus cameras play a pivotal role in capturing the details of the eye’s interior. These specialized devices offer a non-invasive means of examining the retina, enabling early detection and management of various ocular conditions. Fundus camera types Mydriatic fundus camera These cameras require dilation of patient’s pupil. These cameras often produce high-resolution images, enabling detailed…

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Stages and classification of diabetic retinopathy

BySaleha Zubair

Diabetic retinopathy stages The diabetic retinopathy is classified on the basis of well-marked photographs described by EDTRS (Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study). On the basis of presence or absence of neovascularization, it is divided into two types: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) stages Mild NPDR In this type, the entire fundus seems normal but there are…

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Retina institute

BySaleha Zubair

Retina institute is the part of ophthalmology department that serves the patients primarily having ocular diseases related to retina. These institutes also have elite research centers funded by government and health authorities to promote the treatment of retinal diseases. Why do we need a retina institute? There is a need to treat retinal diseases with…