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28 yr old male c/o diplopia following RTA 2 weeks ago. He has abnormal head tilt to right . Diagnosis?
27/04/2026

28 yr old male c/o diplopia following RTA 2 weeks ago. He has abnormal head tilt to right . Diagnosis?

26/04/2026

Driving Operational Excellence — Live from AEH Pondicherry 🎙️

On 24–25 April 2026, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry hosted the CPE Programme: Being Proactive in Driving Operational Excellence, bringing together leaders committed to transforming healthcare delivery.

⭐A key highlight was the live podcast session on 24th april featuring Mr. Varun Dubey (CEO, SuperHealth) in conversation with Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj ( Director-Operations, AECS) and Ms. Dhivya Ramasamy (Executive Director , LAICO).

✨The discussion focused on:
▫️“No wait times” — designing systems that eliminate delays
▫️ “Zero waste” — improving efficiency and resource utilization
▫️SuperHealth model — streamlined, patient-first care delivery
▫️SuperOS & AI integration — leveraging technology for smarter operations
▫️Identifying operational gaps and building scalable, high-impact solutions.

A thought-provoking session that emphasized how innovation, technology, and proactive leadership can redefine patient care and operational excellence.

25/04/2026

Multiple Sphincterotomy (MST) for the Management of Small Pupil

24/04/2026

Is world-class healthcare naturally at odds with sustainability? 🌍✨
For millions living in rural areas, accessing a board-certified specialist often requires a grueling 100km journey. It’s a trek that exacts a heavy toll on personal wages and a measurable carbon cost on our environment.
At Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, we believe the answer lies in the digital bridge. We are decoupling clinical excellence from high-carbon transit by empowering Allied Ophthalmic Personnel through our network of *Vision Centres* —effectively bringing the specialist’s diagnostic room directly to the patient's doorstep.
The 2025 Impact
🚀 Scaling Accessibility: 222,714 tele-ophthalmology consultations managed across the Pondicherry sector, proving high-volume care can be hyper-local.
🌿 Carbon Neutrality: 54.3 tonnes of CO2 emissions prevented by replacing traditional travel with real-time data.
🎯 Clinical Precision: 85% of rural cases resolved at the primary site, reducing the regional healthcare carbon footprint by 90%.
We aren't just moving images; we are moving the needle on climate change. Aravind Eye Care System is proving that the most advanced healthcare is the kind that reaches the patient without leaving a trace.
The future of medicine isn't a distant city—it’s a sustainable connection. 👁️💻. Video by Dr Shriyanshi, Dr Rutuja

Throwback Thursday✨️Throwback to a memorable learning experience at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry in 2023 ✨​Our Surg...
23/04/2026

Throwback Thursday✨️
Throwback to a memorable learning experience at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry in 2023 ✨
​Our Surgical Skills Transfer Course brought together doctors from across institutes for a day of shared learning and hands-on training. The program featured advanced 3D surgical demonstrations in our auditorium, followed by engaging round table discussions where participants explored a wide range of ophthalmic procedures—from phacoemulsification and SICS to trabeculectomy, DCR, lid repair, pterygium excision, and corneal tear repair.
​The highlight was the wet lab sessions, where each participant trained under expert guidance, gaining practical experience in key techniques including SICS, phaco, trabeculectomy, corneal repair, and flanged SFIOL.
​A day of learning, collaboration, and sharpening surgical skills 👁️‍🗨️

Awareness Wednesday 👁️💊It’s easy to forget that the same life-saving medications we rely on can sometimes have unexpecte...
22/04/2026

Awareness Wednesday 👁️💊
It’s easy to forget that the same life-saving medications we rely on can sometimes have unexpected side effects on our sight.
Our team at **Aravind Eye Care System** recently published a retrospective case series in *Neuro-Ophthalmology* (April 2026) focusing on **Linezolid-Induced Toxic Optic Neuropathy**. Linezolid is an incredibly effective antibiotic for tackling drug-resistant infections, but when it’s used over the long term, your eye health needs to stay front and center.
**What did the study find?**
* **It’s about dose and time:** Toxicity isn’t random; it’s closely linked to how much you’re taking and for how long. In the cases we followed, the average exposure was around 12 months.
* **Watch for red flags:** Patients usually reported vision loss in both eyes, changes in how they perceived colors (dyschromatopsia), and occasionally, peripheral neuropathy.
* **There’s a silver lining:** Early recognition changes everything. Most patients in our study saw a significant recovery in their vision—reaching 0.00 LogMAR within six months—simply by stopping the medication promptly.
**How to protect your vision 🤝**
If you or someone close to you is starting a long-term course of Linezolid, keep these three steps in mind:
1. **Start with a baseline:** Get a full eye exam before you begin the antibiotic therapy so your doctors have a clear starting point.
2. **Keep your appointments:** Regular follow-ups with an ophthalmologist are vital for monitoring your color vision and visual fields.
3. **Speak up fast:** If things look blurry or colors start to seem “off,” don’t wait. Tell your medical team immediately.
Catching these changes early is what saves sight. Awareness isn’t just about information—it’s the first step in making sure vital medical treatments don’t come at the cost of your long-term vision. 🛡️✨

21/04/2026

DSTC is always a great program in our monthly academic activity.

21/04/2026

We successfully concluded the Diagnostic Skill Transfer Course (DSTC) on 19th April at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry! 🏥✨

It was an incredible day of learning and upgrading our clinical skills with 75 enthusiastic participants!

We covered a wide array of essential investigations mastering core diagnostics like FFA, B-scans and HFA alongside in-depth discussions on cutting-edge imaging technologies like ANTERION and OCTA! 👁️

To top it all off, we brought some competitive fun into the mix with an exciting Kahoot! quiz. 📱🎉 Huge congratulations to all the winners who were awarded today for their quick thinking and sharp diagnostic knowledge! 🏆👏

Thank you to everyone for making this event a grand success.

21/04/2026

Innovation Tuesday

"YOUR 60 SECOND CATARACT SURGERY GUIDE"

Cataract surgery doesn't have to be scary!Knowledge is the best medicine for pre-surgery anxiety! 👁️✨
Watch our quick patient counseling guide on what to expect during cataract surgery under topical anesthesia.💧
Counseling video eliminated patients' anxiety .🤞🏻

Monday quiz : 1. Name the sign and the syndrome most commonly associated with it ? 2. Which gene mutation is most common...
20/04/2026

Monday quiz :
1. Name the sign and the syndrome most commonly associated with it ?

2. Which gene mutation is most commonly associated with the development of this syndrome ?

A proud moment for AEH ✨Dr. Poorani R, DNB Resident (2020 batch), Aravind Eye Hospital Pondicherry, has been awarded the...
19/04/2026

A proud moment for AEH ✨
Dr. Poorani R, DNB Resident (2020 batch), Aravind Eye Hospital Pondicherry, has been awarded the Dr. G Venkataswamy Gold Medal in Ophthalmology at the 23rd NBEMS Convocation 🏅
This award recognises her top performance in the DNB Examination (October 2023 session).
A reflection of consistent hard work, clinical excellence, and the values upheld at Aravind.
Congratulations on this achievement 👏

18/04/2026

Surgical Saturday✨️
Implantable Collamer lens surgery

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