Dr. SHREYAS RAMAMURTHY (R14399)

Abstract

Over the past decade management of Keratoconus has seen a paradigm shift with numerous treatment options to chose from. The course will begin with focus on new concepts in aetiopathogenesis of Keratoconus. With newer investigative modalities now available, answers on how they can change our practice will be discussed. Recent advances in our understanding and types of crosslinking will be highlighted. The audience will then witness a shift in gear with decision making, planning & controversies in topography guided treatments and intracorneal ring segments being discussed threadbare. Subsequent management of residual refractive errors & complications will be discussed effectively. Variations & technique of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in advanced keratoconus will be detailed upon. A comprehensive management strategy of choosing & combining the myriad options will be presented giving the audience a comprehensive overview of the multitude of treatment options in keratoconus.

1	Newer Investigative modalities for KC – Can they make a difference? (8 mins)	Dr.Pravin Krishna V	watch video
2	Recent Advances in understanding of collagen cross linking (8 mins)	Dr.Gitansha Sachdev	watch video
3	Keratoconus & Inflammation – How should I deal with it as a clinician? (8 mins)	Dr. ROHIT SHETTY	watch video
4	Nuances of Planning Topo guided Surface Ablation (8 mins)	Dr. SHREYAS RAMAMURTHY	watch video
5	INTACS & Phakic IOLs in KC – Planning & Controversies (8 mins)	Dr.Ritika Sachdev	watch video
6	When All else Fails – DALK in Keratoconus (8 mins)	Dr. SHREESHA KUMAR K.	watch video
7	Putting it all Together – Devising a Management Strategy in KC (10 mins)	Dr. HIMANSHU MATALIA	watch video
	Panel Discussion : (17 mins.)