Publications by authors named "P Bhende"
Purpose: The management of idiopathic macular holes (iMH) has evolved over time with various modifications in surgical approach. The study aimed to survey the surgeons' preferences in the management of iMH in current times.
Design: Cross-sectional descriptive survey.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the long-term outcomes of lens-sparing vitrectomy (LSV) in 23 eyes of patients with stage 4 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) after an average follow-up of over 7 years.
- Results show that 69.57% of lenses remained clear, 82.61% of eyes had an attached retina, and 34.78% achieved good vision (≥6/24).
- While some patients experienced severe myopia, the majority retained functional vision, with 68.75% showing visual capability in at least one eye despite complications like retinal detachments.
Halophilic archaea are an untapped source for a wide range of applications. This study explores the potential of a copolymer poly[(3-hydroxybutyrate)--(3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), naturally synthesized by the halophilic archaeon, E3, as a potential candidate for a tissue engineering biomaterial. Composites and blends from natural PHBV were fabricated with poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA), poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) to enhance the properties of the material.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A 7-year-old male child was brought by his parents with a complaint of low vision in both eyes for 2 months. The child had low vision in both the eyes for 1.5 years, but the parents noticed when it worsened further 2 months back, leading to profound vision loss.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurgical outcomes in aggressive retinopathy of prematurity (AROP)-related retinal detachments.
Indian J Ophthalmol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- AROP is a severe form of retinopathy of prematurity that progresses rapidly without following the usual stage progression, prompting this study to assess surgical outcomes for affected detachments.
- The study analyzed data from 43 eyes of 26 premature babies, where most underwent primary interventions like laser treatments before micro-incision vitrectomy surgery; results showed various progression rates to advanced stages of disease.
- The findings indicated that while surgeries yielded favorable anatomical outcomes in 58% of cases, eyes that underwent lens-sparing vitrectomy had significantly better visual outcomes compared to those that had lens removal.