Hemali Kanabar

🔬 Herpetic Eye Disease Study (HEDS): Landmark Trials in HSV Keratitis Management

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When it comes to herpes simplex virus (HSV) affecting the eye, management can be as complex as the virus itself. To bring clarity and standardization to treatment, a series of pivotal multicenter randomized controlled trials—the Herpetic Eye Disease Study (HEDS)—were conducted across the 1990s and early 2000s. The HEDS trials addressed six critical clinical questions regarding HSV […]

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🔵 Salzmann Nodular Degeneration: A Quiet Culprit in Ocular Surface Disease

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Salzmann Nodular Degeneration (SND) might not be the most common topic in daily ophthalmic practice, but for the seasoned clinician or FRCOphth candidate, it’s an essential entity to recognize. Subtle in appearance yet significant in impact, SND is a classic example of how chronic ocular surface stress can manifest in the corneal stroma. Let’s unpack

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Duty of Candour

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Start│▼Screening/Clinical Incident Occurs│▼Has moderate/severe harm or death occurred?│├── No → Duty of Candour does not apply.│ Offer audit if patient requests.│└── Yes▼Conduct Internal Review (Audit)│▼Has a process failure or error below standard occurred?│├── No → Harm due to known limitations of screening.│ Duty of Candour does not apply.│ Share audit findings if patient requests.│└── Yes

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📊 FRCOphth Part 2 Written Exam: Topic-Wise Weightage You Must Know Before You Start Studying

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📌 Why You Should Care About Topic Weightage In an exam as vast and challenging as FRCOphth Part 2 Written, knowing which topics carry the most marks can help you: Here’s a clear, updated breakdown of how questions are typically distributed across topics: 🌟 High-Priority (Most Weight in Exam) Topics Questions % of Paper Retina

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🧠 Refraction Exam Essentials: Watch & Learn

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Your one-stop video guide for mastering the Refraction OSCE station Refraction is a high-yield station in clinical ophthalmology exams such as FRCOphth and Postgraduate Ophthalmology exams. Whether you’re a beginner building your technique or polishing your OSCE performance, this curated video series will guide you step-by-step through the key components of refraction. 🔍 1. Retinoscopy: Mastering

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Mastering the Park’s 3-Step Test: A Simple Approach to Diagnosing Vertical Strabismus

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Introduction As ophthalmologists, we often encounter patients with diplopia, especially vertical diplopia. Among the most valuable clinical tools to localize the paretic muscle in a vertical strabismus is Park’s 3-Step Test. This time-tested method simplifies the diagnostic process and provides a structured approach that is essential for exams like FRCOphth OSCEs and clinical practice alike. Let’s

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🔍 How to Use OphthoQ, OphthoBank & Eye Academy Effectively for the FRCOphth Part 2 Written Exam

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Preparing for the FRCOphth Part 2 Written exam is a challenging journey – and with so many question banks out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But if you use the right tools in the right way, you can turn your preparation from chaotic to strategic. In this post, I’ll share: 📚 Breakdown of the 3 Key

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Why You Should Start a Study Group (Even if It’s Just 2 People)

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Studying for competitive exams like the FRCOphth Part 2 Written or Oral can feel overwhelming. The syllabus is vast, the stakes are high, and the pressure can get intense. While self-study is essential, preparing in isolation can sometimes become a lonely and ineffective journey. That’s why I believe starting a study group—yes, even if it’s just with one

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🌿 Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) – Summary Notes

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Overview & Epidemiology 👁️ Clinical Features 🧬 Overview & Epidemiology 👁️ Clinical Features 💊 Treatment 🔸 Topical Treatment Agent:Triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg/mLDose: 0.5–1 mL via posterior sub-Tenon’s injection 🔸 Systemic Treatment 🔸 Surgical Management Also refer, https://eyewiki.org/Vernal_Keratoconjunctivitis

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Pentacam in Keratoconus: A Practical Guide to Interpretation

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The early detection of keratoconus—especially in patients seeking refractive surgery—is critical. One of the most powerful diagnostic tools at our disposal is the Pentacam, a rotating Scheimpflug imaging system that gives a complete 3D view of the anterior segment. But how do you really read a Pentacam? And what are its limitations? This guide breaks it down for you.

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