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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Pune study finds special lens implants can help patients who can't get LASIK
Pune: A 35-year-old man from US with -3 myopia, who couldn't undergo LASIK due to thin corneas and other conditions, recently underwent an advanced surgical procedure in Pune to fix his eyesight. Doctors said the patient went through an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedure, which involves surgically placing flexible lenses on the eye to correct vision problems such as myopia. His successful treatment was mentioned in a research paper on the technique by his doctors, who said it can be safely extended to people deemed unfit for LASIK. "This patient's thin cornea along with low myopia meant LASIK was out of the question," said Dr Vardhaman Kankariya, director of Asian Eye Hospital and Laser Institute and the lead investigator of the research. "He wanted to completely rid himself of his glasses so we went for what's known as EVO ICL technology, found to be effective in over 300 people with low to moderate myopia," Dr Kankariya said, adding that the lenses were earlier used to treat only high or very high myopia. "But our study showed the lenses had significant promise in patients with lower myopia as well," he said. Low myopia or patients with a 'glasses number' of less than -6 are sometimes rejected for LASIK due to thin corneas, keratoconus or severe dry eyes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Such patients will need a pair of glasses for life. But the study, the doctors said, found that ICL implants helped these people ditch spectacles. Dr Kankariya said: "We evaluated patients with mild to moderate myopia (up to -6 diopters) and with unsuitable corneas for LASIK. All 361 evaluated patients were successfully treated with ICL implants, offering them spectacle-free vision. Our study has been peer reviewed and earned the 'Best Research Paper Award' at the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) annual conference that was held in Delhi in April. " The ICL procedure involves placing a thin, flexible, biocompatible lens in front of the eye's natural lens. Unlike LASIK, ICL does not require corneal thinning, does not induce dry eyes and is fully reversible, a feature the doctors said made it an ideal alternative for patients with borderline corneal parameters. Dr Shirin Sonvane, presenting author of the study, said: "The procedure takes 5 minutes, is painless and does not require anesthesia. This study gives hope to many myopia patients who earlier had no option but to depend on glasses or contact lenses." Dr Viraj Padwal, a contributor to the study said: "Traditionally, ICL was reserved for patients with high myopia, more than -8D, but this study demonstrated it is effective in lower myopia ranges as well." Dr Harshul Tak, executive committee member of the Indian Intraocular and Refractive Society said nearly 10% of those applying for LASIK are rejected due to multiple reasons. "But this study on ICL implants, for LASIK-rejected patients with low myopia, is good research. There have been very few reports of the ICL procedure on such patients in the past. This is the largest study in the world on such patients, making it a valuable reference for ophthalmologists globally," Dr Tak said.
Egypt Independent
21-04-2025
- Health
- Egypt Independent
Shams El Zahabi breaks silence, reveals details of her Egypt clinic closure for first time
Chemist Shams El Zahabi has commented on the controversy surrounding the closure and sealing of her dermatology clinic in Egypt. The closure followed the discovery of an unlicensed laser device for treating skin conditions within the clinic, in addition to the presence of unauthorized medications and a failure to meet infection control requirements. In a voice recording played on the program 'Tafa'alkom,' El Zahabi stated: 'The clinic has been licensed since 2020. We are currently in the process of transferring the licenses from a previous doctor's name to the current technical director, Dr. Ahmed El Beltagy. The ownership transfer has already been completed with the Medical Syndicate. Regarding the medications, all the invoices we presented have been verified, proving that the cosmetic products are present legally and come from Egyptian suppliers.' She added: 'Unfortunately, this situation occurred in connection with a case involving another clinic that has no relation to us whatsoever and was owned by a non-physician. However, our clinic employs a select group of doctors, and I personally am proud to work with them. People have mistakenly linked what happened to my clinic with the clinic involved in that other case.' She continued: 'I am always careful to ensure that everything in our clinic is licensed. And perhaps you dislike a thing, and it is good for you.' In an earlier announcement, Dr. El Beltagy affirmed that the current closure of the clinic is only a temporary measure until the required legal procedures and paperwork are fully completed, and that the clinic is fully committed to everything requested by the competent authorities. Regarding the concerns raised about the presence of medications inside the clinic, Dr. El Beltagy emphasized that the clinic does not sell drugs but uses licensed cosmetic and medical preparations, all of which were purchased from approved suppliers with official tax invoices. As for the devices used within the clinic, he explained that they were imported through an official agent in Egypt and released from customs after obtaining approvals from the Laser Institute. Work is currently underway to complete their specific licensing as part of the regulatory procedures being implemented. Dr. El Beltagy pointed out that the clinic is licensed under his name as the technical director and medical officer responsible before the relevant authorities, while Shams El Zahabi is the official owner of the trademark. The clinic's management affirmed its full commitment to all laws regulating the practice of medicine in Egypt and its dedication to providing safe and high-quality services in line with medical and regulatory standards.
