IC28 – MAKE IN INDIA: AFFORDABLE REFRACTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR LASIK REJECTS

Dr. Ajay Sharma [S06461] – Gurgaon

The advances in ophthalmology have made it possible to make our valuable patients independent of glasses. however, not all the patients would fit for LASIK surgery and quite a few go down the list of rejects due to various reasons.The implantablecollamer lens has made it possible to offer a ray of hope to these patients. The cost often comes as another factor for rejection for some of those who could not afford it. In the modern times, India has come forward as an innovator and the new mantra of made in India has brought given a new lease to patients who want to be glass independent and are not fit for LASIK. We provide a complete overview of IPCL, the phakic lens, starting from the technical details to the indications, preoperative workup and postoperative complications and its comparison with the available lenses.

1 Technical Details of IPCL (10 mins) Dr. Monika Jethani
2 Indications/ LASIK Rejects (10 mins) Dr. Ajay Sharma
3 Preoperative workup (10 mins) Dr. Kamal Bandhu Kapur
4 Surgical Procedure (10 mins) Dr. Pandey Suresh Kumar
5 Postoperartive care/ Problems or complications (10 mins) Dr. Darshin Anil Bavishi
6 Comparison of available options (10 mins) Dr. Mohita Sharma
Panel Discussion : (15 mins.)

Session Video

IC395 - LASIK LAPSES
IC491 - A TO Z OF PRESBYOPIA REVERSAL SURGERY!

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