Dr Grewal presents Research Paper on C3R Procedure at Mid-Term Conference of Delhi Ophthalmological Society
Released on = November 22, 2006, 12:09 am
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Press Release Summary = Dr Grewal presents Research Paper on C3R Procedure at Mid-Term Conference of Delhi Ophthalmological Society
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Dr. SPS Grewal, CEO, Grewal Eye Institute (GEI), the premier comprehensive Eye Care Institute based at Chandigarh, has returned after participating in the 2006 Mid-Term Conference of the Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) on November 19, 2006 at New Delhi. Dr. Grewal presented a Paper on Pioneering Research Work done by GEI related to the revolutionary 'Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin' (C3R) Procedure.
The C3R procedure, the only known treatment that has recently been proven to permanently halt the progression of the dreaded Keratoconus disease, was commercially launched globally in the September 2006. GEI is now one of the few eye institutes in the world and the only in India to offer comprehensive treatment now available for the previously untreatable Keratoconus disease.
Keratoconus weakens the cornea of the eye causing the eye to bulge outwards and producing moderate to severe blurriness of vision. In the C3R procedure, the eye is impregnated with a riboflavin solution and exposed to ultra high frequency light. C3R causes the collagen fibrils to thicken, stiffen, and crosslink & reattach to each other, making the cornea stronger and more stable thus provenly halting the progression of the disease. This technique can also be used in corneal ulcers and before LASIK treatment in high Myopes to reduce the risk of postoperative Keratectasia.
The C3R Treatment is a ray of hope for lacs of Indian Keratoconus Patients who, before the launch of this advanced procedure, were resigned to the vagaries of fate. This is because Keratoconus is amongst the most dreaded of eye diseases as in most of the cases, the disease progressed relentlessly during the young age, did not have any acute symptoms and thus was often not detected in the early stages. In the advanced stages, the only options available earlier were surgurical insertion of 'Intacs' or 'Corneal Transplant', both of which were unsatisfactory on many grounds like trauma to patient and eye, heavy precautions required post-operation, long recovery period etc. Most importantly, from both the doctors & patients perspective, neither of the operations guaranteed stoppage of disease. There was always the possibility that Keratoconus would set in again after the operation too which made the situation a frustrating one for both the patient and the doctor.
Dr. Grewal presented the results of the C3R procedure, showcasing the high success rate achieved at GEI ever since the its launch here in September 2006, in the presence of more than 500 ophthalmic delegates at the meet.
Speaking after his return Dr. Grewal said, "Platforms like the DOS Mid-Term Meet are important as for our growth both at the individual and the institutional level. They provide us the opportunity not only to present our research work to our fellow ophthalmologists but also to witness new developments in the field of eye care."
It is well to note, too, that Grewal Eye Institute, India's first ISO 9001:2000 certified eye hospital, is the single stop for all your eye care needs under one roof. The 20,000 sq. ft. air conditioned space houses over 50 hi-tech imported machines including the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for Glaucoma assessment, GDX-VCC, the Glaucoma Detection Examination for the assessment of nerve fiber layers, VISUAL FIELD Perimetry for the peripheral visual assessment, YAG-LASER for the treatment of Glaucoma and cataract, LASIK and EPI-LASIK for removal of glasses and the PENTACAM for accurate assessment of the corneal thickness etc. A total of 10 Ophthalmologists, including Dr SPS Grewal, with a cumulative experience of over 34 years performing over 2000 surgeries and laser procedures every year at GEI, including numerous nurses and medical technicians ensure that your problem is diagnosed and treated in the very first visit.
Grewal Eye Institute regularly conducts various programs & symposiums to share the knowledge and experience with the practicing ophthalmologists and general medical practitioners at its own centrally air conditioned auditorium with the seating capacity of 250 seats. The Institute also conducts various public awareness programs time to time to educate general public regarding various eye disorders, and their treatment, and the advancement in the eye care services besides organizing Free Eye Camps from time to time in the region. Grewal Eye Institute also educates the general public with public education brochures. It has its own series of eight brochures on various Eye diseases. ***
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