1. This document covers key concepts in ray optics including refraction through a prism, dispersion, compound microscopes, astronomical telescopes, and resolving power. It defines terms like refractive index, angle of deviation, angular dispersion, and dispersive power.
2. Refraction through a prism is analyzed using Snell's law. The angle of deviation depends on the angle of incidence and reaches a minimum value. Prism dispersion is explained by wavelengths refracting at different angles according to their frequency.
3. Compound microscopes use two converging lenses, an objective and eyepiece, to magnify images. Angular magnification is calculated using lens equations and depends on focal lengths and distances. Telescopes
This document provides summaries of key formulas and concepts in ray optics, including:
1) Snell's law describes the relationship between the refractive indices of two media and the angle of incidence and refraction. Total internal reflection occurs when light travels from an optically dense medium to a less dense one at an angle greater than the critical angle.
2) Formulas are provided for mirror and lens formulas, linear magnification, magnification of microscopes and telescopes, and resolving power.
3) Refraction through a prism depends on the angle of incidence and angle of minimum deviation. Dispersion and angular dispersion describe how prisms separate white light into constituent colors.
This PPT gives an elementary idea about dispersion. The dispersion through prism is discussed in some details & combination of prisms are made to make either dispersion or deviation to be equal to zero.
This document defines and explains key terms related to illumination:
Illuminance is the amount of light falling on a surface, measured in lux which is equal to one lumen per square meter. Luminance is the luminous intensity emitted per unit area of a light source, measured in candela per square meter. Luminous flux, measured in lumens, is the total perceived power of light emitted by a source in all directions. Luminous intensity is the luminous flux emitted in a given direction within a unit of solid angle, measured in candelas.
Luminance describes the amount of light emitted from or reflected by a surface, measured in candela per square meter. It relates to the light perceived by the human eye. Luminous flux is a measure of the total quantity of visible light emitted by a source across all directions, measured in lumens. Luminous intensity refers to the directional emission of visible light from a source per unit solid angle, measured in candelas. Illuminance describes the amount of light falling on a surface area and is measured in lux, relating to human perception of brightness, though brightness specifically refers to visual sensations rather than light measurements.
The document discusses key lighting concepts such as luminous flux, luminous intensity, luminance, and illuminance. It provides definitions and units for each term. Luminous flux is a measure of total light emitted and is measured in lumens. Luminous intensity refers to the directional emission of light over solid angle and is measured in candelas. Luminance describes the amount of light passing through or emitted from an area within a solid angle, with units of candelas per square meter. Illuminance refers to the total luminous flux incident on a surface per unit area.
Refraction and dispersion of light through a prismMukesh Tekwani
This document contains 20 important theory questions about refraction and dispersion of light through a prism. Some key topics covered are:
1) The angle of deviation of light passing through a prism depends on factors like the refracting angle of the prism and the angle of incidence of light.
2) When white light passes through a prism, it disperses into its constituent colors due to the refractive index of the material being different for different wavelengths of light.
3) In the position of minimum deviation, the angles of incidence and refraction of a monochromatic light ray passing through a prism are related to the refracting angle of the prism.
1. Refraction is the bending of light when passing from one medium to another. It occurs because the speed of light changes depending on the medium.
2. Convex lenses are thicker in the middle and cause light rays to converge, resulting in a real, inverted, and magnified image. Concave lenses are thinner in the middle and cause light rays to diverge, resulting in a virtual, upright, and minified image.
3. The focal length of a lens is the distance between the focal point and the center of the lens. Lens properties like image type, orientation, size, and position depend on the location of the object relative to the focal points and center of the lens.
1. This document covers key concepts in ray optics including refraction through a prism, dispersion, compound microscopes, astronomical telescopes, and resolving power. It defines terms like refractive index, angle of deviation, angular dispersion, and dispersive power.
2. Refraction through a prism is analyzed using Snell's law. The angle of deviation depends on the angle of incidence and reaches a minimum value. Prism dispersion is explained by wavelengths refracting at different angles according to their frequency.
3. Compound microscopes use two converging lenses, an objective and eyepiece, to magnify images. Angular magnification is calculated using lens equations and depends on focal lengths and distances. Telescopes
This document provides summaries of key formulas and concepts in ray optics, including:
1) Snell's law describes the relationship between the refractive indices of two media and the angle of incidence and refraction. Total internal reflection occurs when light travels from an optically dense medium to a less dense one at an angle greater than the critical angle.
2) Formulas are provided for mirror and lens formulas, linear magnification, magnification of microscopes and telescopes, and resolving power.
3) Refraction through a prism depends on the angle of incidence and angle of minimum deviation. Dispersion and angular dispersion describe how prisms separate white light into constituent colors.
This PPT gives an elementary idea about dispersion. The dispersion through prism is discussed in some details & combination of prisms are made to make either dispersion or deviation to be equal to zero.
This document defines and explains key terms related to illumination:
Illuminance is the amount of light falling on a surface, measured in lux which is equal to one lumen per square meter. Luminance is the luminous intensity emitted per unit area of a light source, measured in candela per square meter. Luminous flux, measured in lumens, is the total perceived power of light emitted by a source in all directions. Luminous intensity is the luminous flux emitted in a given direction within a unit of solid angle, measured in candelas.
Luminance describes the amount of light emitted from or reflected by a surface, measured in candela per square meter. It relates to the light perceived by the human eye. Luminous flux is a measure of the total quantity of visible light emitted by a source across all directions, measured in lumens. Luminous intensity refers to the directional emission of visible light from a source per unit solid angle, measured in candelas. Illuminance describes the amount of light falling on a surface area and is measured in lux, relating to human perception of brightness, though brightness specifically refers to visual sensations rather than light measurements.
The document discusses key lighting concepts such as luminous flux, luminous intensity, luminance, and illuminance. It provides definitions and units for each term. Luminous flux is a measure of total light emitted and is measured in lumens. Luminous intensity refers to the directional emission of light over solid angle and is measured in candelas. Luminance describes the amount of light passing through or emitted from an area within a solid angle, with units of candelas per square meter. Illuminance refers to the total luminous flux incident on a surface per unit area.
Refraction and dispersion of light through a prismMukesh Tekwani
This document contains 20 important theory questions about refraction and dispersion of light through a prism. Some key topics covered are:
1) The angle of deviation of light passing through a prism depends on factors like the refracting angle of the prism and the angle of incidence of light.
2) When white light passes through a prism, it disperses into its constituent colors due to the refractive index of the material being different for different wavelengths of light.
3) In the position of minimum deviation, the angles of incidence and refraction of a monochromatic light ray passing through a prism are related to the refracting angle of the prism.
1. Refraction is the bending of light when passing from one medium to another. It occurs because the speed of light changes depending on the medium.
2. Convex lenses are thicker in the middle and cause light rays to converge, resulting in a real, inverted, and magnified image. Concave lenses are thinner in the middle and cause light rays to diverge, resulting in a virtual, upright, and minified image.
3. The focal length of a lens is the distance between the focal point and the center of the lens. Lens properties like image type, orientation, size, and position depend on the location of the object relative to the focal points and center of the lens.
1. Resolution refers to the ability to distinguish between two point sources or details of an object. The resolving power depends on the wavelength of light and the diameter of the aperture.
2. According to Rayleigh's criterion, two point sources are just resolved when the central maximum of one diffraction pattern coincides with the first minimum of the other.
3. For the human eye, the resolving power is about 2x10^-4 rad, meaning two sources can be distinguished when separated by an angle of at least this amount.
Light is visible electromagnetic radiation that travels in packets called photons. It can come from natural sources like the sun or artificial sources like light bulbs. Refraction is when light changes speed and direction as it passes from one medium to another, like from water to air, causing objects to appear bent. The refractive index measures how much light slows down in a medium and is used to describe materials like glass. Optics is the study of light and its interactions with lenses and other components, which can be used to focus, spread, or diffuse light through different lens shapes like concave, convex, plano, and Fresnel lenses.
This document discusses key concepts about light, images, and lenses/mirrors. It covers:
1) The properties of light including linear propagation, refraction, reflection, and diffraction.
2) Characteristics of images such as being real or virtual, upright or inverted, and larger, smaller, or same size as the object.
3) How magnification is calculated as the ratio of the image size to the object size.
This document provides an overview of illumination and acoustics concepts from a course syllabus. It defines key lighting terms like luminous intensity, luminous flux, illuminance, and luminance. It explains that luminous intensity is measured in candelas and represents the strength of a light source, while luminous flux is measured in lumens and represents the total light emitted by a source. Illuminance, measured in lux, represents the amount of light falling on a surface per unit area. Luminance refers to the brightness of a surface and is measured in candelas per square meter. The document also discusses light measurement techniques, recommended light levels, and relationships between photometric units.
This document discusses lighting calculation methods and standards. It explains that lux is the unit used to measure illumination and is equal to one lumen per square meter. The lumen method for calculating lighting needs involves determining the total lumens needed and dividing by the area, taking into account utilization and maintenance factors. Recommended illumination levels for offices are 500 lux for general tasks and 300 lux for less demanding tasks. Standards provide guidelines but no absolute legal requirement for daylight in offices.
Collimating light maintains a consistent beam size over distance, while focusing light converges the beams to a point. It depends on your specific needs:
- Collimating is best if you need uniform intensity over a large area at a set working distance.
- Focusing is best if you need to concentrate the maximum intensity to a small spot size at the working plane.
You'll want to consider factors like the desired spot size, working distance, beam uniformity requirements and intensity thresholds to determine the optimal solution. Both collimating and focusing have applications, so understanding your technical requirements is key to choosing the right approach. Consulting an optics expert can also help ensure you select a solution tailored to your unique application.
This document provides an overview of principles of lighting, including definitions of key photometry terms like luminous flux, luminous intensity, illuminance, and luminance. It also covers the laws of illumination, sources of light like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, glare and its types, and models of color synthesis like the additive and subtractive color models.
The document discusses how a glass prism refracts white light into a visible spectrum. It explains that when white light enters a prism, the different wavelengths of light are refracted by different amounts due to dispersion. This causes the light to separate into the colors of the visible spectrum from red to violet. An experiment is described where a beam of white light passes through a prism, producing a spectrum that can be used to measure the angles of refraction and dispersion.
This document provides an overview of physical and geometric optics. It discusses geometric ray optics which uses reflection and refraction to understand image formation. Geometric optics is accurate when light wavelengths are smaller than object dimensions. Wave physical optics considers interference between waves travelling different paths and can be used for any electromagnetic radiation. The document asks questions about using x-rays and infrared for medical imaging applications and explains the appropriate approach based on geometric or physical optics. It also covers thin lenses, mirrors, and how changing lens properties affects image formation.
The document discusses various aspects of lighting and acoustics. It begins by defining light and its role in vision. It then discusses factors that affect vision like brightness, contrast, glare, diffusion, and color. It explains these concepts in more detail and provides examples. The document also covers daylighting and how natural light can effectively provide interior lighting when windows and reflective surfaces are placed strategically. Overall it provides an overview of key lighting and acoustics concepts.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in ray optics, including:
1. Refraction is defined as the change in direction and speed of light when passing from one medium to another. Snell's law describes the relationship between angles of incidence and refraction.
2. Total internal reflection occurs when light passes from an optically dense to rare medium at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing the light to reflect back into the dense medium.
3. Spherical lenses use thin lens equations and sign conventions to determine image location based on the object position, focal length, and refractive indices of the lens and surrounding media.
This document discusses the physics of refraction of light. Some key points:
- Refraction occurs when light travels from one medium to another with a different density, causing it to change speed and direction. It bends toward the normal when entering a denser medium and away when entering a rarer medium.
- The refractive index of a material is the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to its speed in the material. It characterizes how much light bends when entering the material.
- Total internal reflection occurs when light passes from a denser to a rarer medium at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing it to reflect back rather than refract. This principle is used
This document summarizes key concepts in optics, including:
1. Refraction of light at interfaces and how refractive index is defined. Total internal reflection occurs when light passes from higher to lower index medium at an angle greater than the critical angle.
2. Optical phenomena like diffraction, scattering, polarization are discussed. Refractive errors and accommodation are also covered.
3. Optical aberrations like spherical aberration and chromatic aberration are properties of thick lenses. Laser components and mechanisms of laser tissue damage complete the summary.
The document defines and provides examples for the terms lumens and color rendering index (CRI). Lumens is a measure of the total amount of visible light emitted by a source. It is related to candela, with 1 lumen equaling 1 candela steradian of light. CRI is a scale from 0-100 that indicates how accurately a light source renders color compared to a reference source, with higher numbers indicating better color rendering ability. Light sources with a CRI of 85-90 are considered good, and 90 or higher is excellent for color-critical tasks. CRI is independent of color temperature.
An optical prism is a transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light. At least one surface must be angled—elements with two parallel surfaces are not prisms. The traditional geometrical shape of an optical prism is that of a triangular prism with a triangular base and rectangular sides, and in colloquial use "prism" usually refers to this type. Some types of optical prism are not in fact in the shape of geometric prisms. Prisms can be made from any material that is transparent to the wavelengths for which they are designed. Typical materials include glass, plastic, and fluorite.
The document describes the Phong shading model for modeling specular reflections. It explains that specular reflection results from total or near-total reflection of incident light in a concentrated region around the specular reflection angle. The Phong model sets the intensity of specular reflection proportional to the cosine of the viewing angle raised to a power 'n'. Higher values of 'n' produce shinier surfaces, while lower values produce duller surfaces. The model calculates specular reflection based on vectors representing the light source, viewer, and specular reflection direction.
There are three main methods for lighting calculations: 1) Watts per square meter, 2) Lumen or light flux, and 3) Point to point or inverse square law. The lumen method is used to estimate illumination patterns from diffuse lighting sources over a broad area. It determines the total installed luminous flux (Φinst) needed to provide the required received flux (Φrec), taking into account the maintenance factor and utilization factor. The utilization factor depends on luminaire properties, room reflectance, distribution of light sources, and the room index. The number of lamps required is calculated as the product of the required flux and area divided by the lamp lumen output and adjustment factors.
This document describes a study examining refractive outcomes after cataract surgery using different intraocular lens (IOL) designs and materials. 236 patients underwent cataract surgery with implantation of foldable IOLs. Results found that aspheric IOL designs and hydrophobic materials had more predictable refractive outcomes, with over 55% of patients within 0.5 diopters of the targeted refraction. References are also provided on how IOL design can impact visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, as well as comparisons of specific IOL models. The conclusions determine that aspheric IOLs provide better predictability of refractive outcome after cataract surgery.
Incidence of posterior capsular opacification in rigid pmmaDr. Anand Sudhalkar
The document analyzes the incidence of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in 2500 patients who received rigid polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lenses (IOLs) over 14 years using either extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) or phacoemulsification. Several factors were compared: IOL design, size and surface modifications, surgery type, age and sex. The results showed males had a higher PCO rate than females. For ECCE patients, three-piece convex-plano IOLs and IOLs with heparin surface modifications had lower PCO rates. Phacoemulsification patients had a higher PCO rate than ECCE patients.
A 55-year-old female presented with sudden onset of blurred vision and metamorphopsia in her left eye for 15 days. Examination revealed multifocal choroiditis in her left eye. She was treated with an intravitreal dexamethasone implant in her left eye and reviewed after one week, where her vision had improved. She was asked to follow up again in one month.
1. Resolution refers to the ability to distinguish between two point sources or details of an object. The resolving power depends on the wavelength of light and the diameter of the aperture.
2. According to Rayleigh's criterion, two point sources are just resolved when the central maximum of one diffraction pattern coincides with the first minimum of the other.
3. For the human eye, the resolving power is about 2x10^-4 rad, meaning two sources can be distinguished when separated by an angle of at least this amount.
Light is visible electromagnetic radiation that travels in packets called photons. It can come from natural sources like the sun or artificial sources like light bulbs. Refraction is when light changes speed and direction as it passes from one medium to another, like from water to air, causing objects to appear bent. The refractive index measures how much light slows down in a medium and is used to describe materials like glass. Optics is the study of light and its interactions with lenses and other components, which can be used to focus, spread, or diffuse light through different lens shapes like concave, convex, plano, and Fresnel lenses.
This document discusses key concepts about light, images, and lenses/mirrors. It covers:
1) The properties of light including linear propagation, refraction, reflection, and diffraction.
2) Characteristics of images such as being real or virtual, upright or inverted, and larger, smaller, or same size as the object.
3) How magnification is calculated as the ratio of the image size to the object size.
This document provides an overview of illumination and acoustics concepts from a course syllabus. It defines key lighting terms like luminous intensity, luminous flux, illuminance, and luminance. It explains that luminous intensity is measured in candelas and represents the strength of a light source, while luminous flux is measured in lumens and represents the total light emitted by a source. Illuminance, measured in lux, represents the amount of light falling on a surface per unit area. Luminance refers to the brightness of a surface and is measured in candelas per square meter. The document also discusses light measurement techniques, recommended light levels, and relationships between photometric units.
This document discusses lighting calculation methods and standards. It explains that lux is the unit used to measure illumination and is equal to one lumen per square meter. The lumen method for calculating lighting needs involves determining the total lumens needed and dividing by the area, taking into account utilization and maintenance factors. Recommended illumination levels for offices are 500 lux for general tasks and 300 lux for less demanding tasks. Standards provide guidelines but no absolute legal requirement for daylight in offices.
Collimating light maintains a consistent beam size over distance, while focusing light converges the beams to a point. It depends on your specific needs:
- Collimating is best if you need uniform intensity over a large area at a set working distance.
- Focusing is best if you need to concentrate the maximum intensity to a small spot size at the working plane.
You'll want to consider factors like the desired spot size, working distance, beam uniformity requirements and intensity thresholds to determine the optimal solution. Both collimating and focusing have applications, so understanding your technical requirements is key to choosing the right approach. Consulting an optics expert can also help ensure you select a solution tailored to your unique application.
This document provides an overview of principles of lighting, including definitions of key photometry terms like luminous flux, luminous intensity, illuminance, and luminance. It also covers the laws of illumination, sources of light like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, glare and its types, and models of color synthesis like the additive and subtractive color models.
The document discusses how a glass prism refracts white light into a visible spectrum. It explains that when white light enters a prism, the different wavelengths of light are refracted by different amounts due to dispersion. This causes the light to separate into the colors of the visible spectrum from red to violet. An experiment is described where a beam of white light passes through a prism, producing a spectrum that can be used to measure the angles of refraction and dispersion.
This document provides an overview of physical and geometric optics. It discusses geometric ray optics which uses reflection and refraction to understand image formation. Geometric optics is accurate when light wavelengths are smaller than object dimensions. Wave physical optics considers interference between waves travelling different paths and can be used for any electromagnetic radiation. The document asks questions about using x-rays and infrared for medical imaging applications and explains the appropriate approach based on geometric or physical optics. It also covers thin lenses, mirrors, and how changing lens properties affects image formation.
The document discusses various aspects of lighting and acoustics. It begins by defining light and its role in vision. It then discusses factors that affect vision like brightness, contrast, glare, diffusion, and color. It explains these concepts in more detail and provides examples. The document also covers daylighting and how natural light can effectively provide interior lighting when windows and reflective surfaces are placed strategically. Overall it provides an overview of key lighting and acoustics concepts.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in ray optics, including:
1. Refraction is defined as the change in direction and speed of light when passing from one medium to another. Snell's law describes the relationship between angles of incidence and refraction.
2. Total internal reflection occurs when light passes from an optically dense to rare medium at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing the light to reflect back into the dense medium.
3. Spherical lenses use thin lens equations and sign conventions to determine image location based on the object position, focal length, and refractive indices of the lens and surrounding media.
This document discusses the physics of refraction of light. Some key points:
- Refraction occurs when light travels from one medium to another with a different density, causing it to change speed and direction. It bends toward the normal when entering a denser medium and away when entering a rarer medium.
- The refractive index of a material is the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to its speed in the material. It characterizes how much light bends when entering the material.
- Total internal reflection occurs when light passes from a denser to a rarer medium at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing it to reflect back rather than refract. This principle is used
This document summarizes key concepts in optics, including:
1. Refraction of light at interfaces and how refractive index is defined. Total internal reflection occurs when light passes from higher to lower index medium at an angle greater than the critical angle.
2. Optical phenomena like diffraction, scattering, polarization are discussed. Refractive errors and accommodation are also covered.
3. Optical aberrations like spherical aberration and chromatic aberration are properties of thick lenses. Laser components and mechanisms of laser tissue damage complete the summary.
The document defines and provides examples for the terms lumens and color rendering index (CRI). Lumens is a measure of the total amount of visible light emitted by a source. It is related to candela, with 1 lumen equaling 1 candela steradian of light. CRI is a scale from 0-100 that indicates how accurately a light source renders color compared to a reference source, with higher numbers indicating better color rendering ability. Light sources with a CRI of 85-90 are considered good, and 90 or higher is excellent for color-critical tasks. CRI is independent of color temperature.
An optical prism is a transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light. At least one surface must be angled—elements with two parallel surfaces are not prisms. The traditional geometrical shape of an optical prism is that of a triangular prism with a triangular base and rectangular sides, and in colloquial use "prism" usually refers to this type. Some types of optical prism are not in fact in the shape of geometric prisms. Prisms can be made from any material that is transparent to the wavelengths for which they are designed. Typical materials include glass, plastic, and fluorite.
The document describes the Phong shading model for modeling specular reflections. It explains that specular reflection results from total or near-total reflection of incident light in a concentrated region around the specular reflection angle. The Phong model sets the intensity of specular reflection proportional to the cosine of the viewing angle raised to a power 'n'. Higher values of 'n' produce shinier surfaces, while lower values produce duller surfaces. The model calculates specular reflection based on vectors representing the light source, viewer, and specular reflection direction.
There are three main methods for lighting calculations: 1) Watts per square meter, 2) Lumen or light flux, and 3) Point to point or inverse square law. The lumen method is used to estimate illumination patterns from diffuse lighting sources over a broad area. It determines the total installed luminous flux (Φinst) needed to provide the required received flux (Φrec), taking into account the maintenance factor and utilization factor. The utilization factor depends on luminaire properties, room reflectance, distribution of light sources, and the room index. The number of lamps required is calculated as the product of the required flux and area divided by the lamp lumen output and adjustment factors.
This document describes a study examining refractive outcomes after cataract surgery using different intraocular lens (IOL) designs and materials. 236 patients underwent cataract surgery with implantation of foldable IOLs. Results found that aspheric IOL designs and hydrophobic materials had more predictable refractive outcomes, with over 55% of patients within 0.5 diopters of the targeted refraction. References are also provided on how IOL design can impact visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, as well as comparisons of specific IOL models. The conclusions determine that aspheric IOLs provide better predictability of refractive outcome after cataract surgery.
Incidence of posterior capsular opacification in rigid pmmaDr. Anand Sudhalkar
The document analyzes the incidence of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in 2500 patients who received rigid polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lenses (IOLs) over 14 years using either extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) or phacoemulsification. Several factors were compared: IOL design, size and surface modifications, surgery type, age and sex. The results showed males had a higher PCO rate than females. For ECCE patients, three-piece convex-plano IOLs and IOLs with heparin surface modifications had lower PCO rates. Phacoemulsification patients had a higher PCO rate than ECCE patients.
A 55-year-old female presented with sudden onset of blurred vision and metamorphopsia in her left eye for 15 days. Examination revealed multifocal choroiditis in her left eye. She was treated with an intravitreal dexamethasone implant in her left eye and reviewed after one week, where her vision had improved. She was asked to follow up again in one month.
This document summarizes Andrew White's presentation on recent advances in glaucoma treatment. Some key points include:
- Glaucoma is increasingly viewed as an optic neuropathy related to aging rather than just elevated eye pressure. Other factors like blood flow, metabolism, genetics also play a role.
- While many potential neuroprotective drugs have shown promise in studies, none have yet proven effective in clinical trials at preventing vision loss from glaucoma.
- New guidelines promote more collaborative care between ophthalmologists and optometrists.
- Several new preservative-free glaucoma eye drop formulations have been introduced to reduce side effects.
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty is
Topical bevacizumab in combination with flurbiprofen eye drops and punctal occlusion for 4 weeks after pterygium excision and conjunctival autograft showed no recurrence of pterygium in any of the 17 patients over a 2 year follow up period. No patients experienced any ocular or systemic side effects from the topical bevacizumab treatment regimen. This prospective case series suggests that topical bevacizumab may be a safe and effective adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence of primary pterygium after surgery. Larger controlled studies are still needed.
The patient, a 41-year-old male, underwent suturing of a fornix based flap surgery for pseudophakic neovascular glaucoma. His intraocular pressure was measured preoperatively at 27 mmHg. The surgery was performed and on the first postoperative day his condition was checked.
Topical bevacizumab in combination with flurbiprofen eye drops and punctal occlusion for 4 weeks after pterygium excision and conjunctival autograft showed no recurrence of pterygium in any of the 17 patients over a 2 year follow up period. No patients experienced any ocular or systemic side effects from the topical bevacizumab treatment. This prospective case series suggests that topical bevacizumab may be a safe and effective adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence of primary pterygium after surgery. Larger controlled studies are still needed.
This document lists various medical diagnostic and treatment equipment including a non contact tonometer, autoperimeter, retinal camera, photo slit lamp, autorefractometer, diode laser for retinal photocoagulation, A-Scan biometer, and phacoemulsification and operating microscope equipment from companies such as Nidek, Octopus, Zeiss, Storz, and Omega.
1) The document presents 25 cases of patients with various neurological visual field defects seen at the Baroda Ophthalmic Society between 2003-2013. The cases describe the patient's history, examination findings, visual fields, imaging results and progression over time.
2) Case examples include patients with gradual or sudden vision loss, optic atrophy, optic neuropathy, occipital lobe tumors, pituitary adenomas and other conditions affecting the visual pathway. Serial visual fields are presented to track the progression of defects for several patients over multiple years.
3) Different types of visual field defects are documented, including centro-caecal defects, hemianopic defects, and those combining glaucoma and neurological components. The cases
Premier IOL choices Technique & Decision Making do we really need femtosecond...presmedaustralia
This document discusses techniques for cataract surgery and considerations for improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. It recommends performing cataract surgery earlier based on symptoms to improve vision and quality of life. Achieving accurate refractive outcomes is emphasized through repeatable capsulorhexis, minimizing induced astigmatism, and using toric and multifocal IOLs. Sources of refractive surprise are examined. Markings and alignment of toric IOLs are covered. Stable lens position is important for predictable results. Multifocal IOLs are presented as an option for reducing glasses dependence.
This document summarizes key points about biometry and optical coherence biometry. It discusses how biometry helps achieve a desired refractive status post-operatively and better vision than before. Common biometry procedures from 1984 like keratometry and ultrasonography are mentioned. The document then focuses on optical coherence biometry, comparing it to ultrasound biometry and discussing its advantages like being non-contact, obtaining multiple measurements along the same axis in one go for more accurate formulas, and greater measurement precision and range for factors like axial length, anterior chamber depth, and lens thickness.
1) The study examined the use of a polypill (containing medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) in treating recalcitrant center-involving diabetic macular edema (CSME) in 30 patients over one year.
2) Primary outcomes were improvement in visual acuity and central macular thickness, which both significantly improved over the year. Secondary outcomes including blood pressure and lipid levels also significantly improved.
3) The polypill appeared to be a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for recalcitrant CSME, likely by improving medication compliance and systemic parameters. Larger future studies are warranted to further evaluate its utility.
This document describes the case of a 66-year-old male who presented with decreased vision in his right eye over the past week. He had a history of pseudophakia, high myopia, and cataract surgery in his right eye 5 years ago. Examination revealed a myopic choroidal neovascularization in his right eye, for which he received an intravitreal injection of ranibizumab. His vision improved to 6/36 after treatment and remained stable at subsequent follow-up visits.
Multifocal io ls tips for increasing patient satisfactionDr. Anand Sudhalkar
This document discusses tips for increasing patient satisfaction with multifocal IOLs. It notes that satisfaction is inversely related to expectations, and pre-operative vision and the vision in the other eye impact expectations. A accurate assessment of the patient's pre-operative vision is important, as is considering any comorbidities. The choice of IOL depends on experience and evidence, and monofocals have advantages in clarity and contrast sensitivity. Thorough pre-operative counseling is emphasized to set appropriate expectations about potential issues like glare and reduced contrast sensitivity.
IOL Selection- What to Ask and What to Tell Patientspresmedaustralia
This document discusses factors to consider when selecting an intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract surgery. It notes that the patient's visual goals, the surgeon's expertise, and improvements in IOL technology all converge to determine the best IOL choice. Key factors include visual quality, patient expectations and needs, IOL design, and the surgeon's experience. Age-related eye changes and aberrations must also be addressed. Newer "multifocal light" IOLs aim to provide good distance and near vision with fewer side effects compared to traditional multifocal IOLs. The continual goal is high quality vision correction taking into account higher order aberrations like spherical aberration.
Sir Harold Ridley was the first to successfully implant an intraocular lens in 1949 using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Early intraocular lenses had high complication rates of dislocation and glaucoma. The evolution of intraocular lens design led to foldable lenses made of silicone and acrylic materials that are implanted in the capsular bag for better stability and lower complication rates. Modern multifocal and toric intraocular lenses provide patients with independence from glasses by correcting presbyopia and astigmatism. Precise biometry and surgical technique are important for optimal outcomes with premium intraocular lenses.
Fundus fluorescein angiography is a technique that uses fluorescein dye and retinal imaging to visualize the circulation of blood through the retina and choroid. The dye is injected and passes through the retinal and choroidal vessels, allowing visualization of the vascular anatomy and detection of abnormalities. First, the short posterior ciliary arteries and choroid are seen filling after 10-15 seconds. Then the retinal arteries, capillaries and veins are seen between 11-18 seconds. The peak phase for imaging is between 20-25 seconds when the juxtafoveal and perifoveal capillaries are most prominent. Abnormal findings include areas of blocked fluorescence from media opacities, vascular filling defects,
Topical bevacizumab was used as an adjunct to conjunctival autograft surgery for 17 patients with primary pterygium. No patients experienced recurrence of the pterygium over the 2-year follow-up period. The topical regimen of bevacizumab, flurbiprofen, and artificial tears was well tolerated with minimal side effects. The authors conclude that topical bevacizumab may be a safe and effective alternative to prevent pterygium recurrence compared to other options like mitomycin C or radiation therapy that have greater risks of side effects. Larger controlled studies are still needed.
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5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
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5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
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Mercurius is named after the roman god mercurius, the god of trade and science. The planet mercurius is named after the same god. Mercurius is sometimes called hydrargyrum, means ‘watery silver’. Its shine and colour are very similar to silver, but mercury is a fluid at room temperatures. The name quick silver is a translation of hydrargyrum, where the word quick describes its tendency to scatter away in all directions.
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There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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Mini monovision versus multifocal iol
1. DIFFRACTIVE IOL. (1) Closely spaced stepped rings diffract incoming light into near and
distance focal points. REFRACTIVE IOL. (2) Refractive designs use zones of different
optical powers, most commonly in alternating rings of near and far foci, to achieve
multifocality.