“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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Main Authors: John S Vinitha, Nagtode H Apurva, Josephine Christy, Rengaraj Venkatesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access: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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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
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Rengaraj Venkatesh
“Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
dyes
fluorescein
indocyanine green
trypan blue
triamcinolone
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title_full “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology
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title_short “Dye another day!” – dyes in ophthalmology
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topic dyes
fluorescein
indocyanine green
trypan blue
triamcinolone
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