“Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology
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...
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description | 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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spelling | doaj.art-2da00807629a40929c5f271ba31017202023-07-21T15:14:10ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47381998-36892023-01-017152323232310.4103/IJO.IJO_3222_22“Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmologyJohn S VinithaNagtode H ApurvaJosephine ChristyRengaraj VenkateshBackground: 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.http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2023;volume=71;issue=5;spage=2323;epage=2323;aulast=Vinithadyesfluoresceinindocyanine greentrypan bluetriamcinolone |
spellingShingle | John S Vinitha Nagtode H Apurva Josephine Christy Rengaraj Venkatesh “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology Indian Journal of Ophthalmology dyes fluorescein indocyanine green trypan blue triamcinolone |
title | “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology |
title_full | “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology |
title_fullStr | “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology |
title_full_unstemmed | “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology |
title_short | “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology |
title_sort | dye another day dyes in ophthalmology |
topic | dyes fluorescein indocyanine green trypan blue triamcinolone |
url | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2023;volume=71;issue=5;spage=2323;epage=2323;aulast=Vinitha |
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