May Lord bless you on this auspicious day of Akshaya Trithiya, and May it be a new beginning of greater prosperity, success and happiness.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Congratulations to Dr. Raj Vardhan Azad
I am proud to inform you that Prof. Dr. Raj Vardhan Azad, Chief R.P Centre, AIIMS & Former President AIOS has been elected to the prestigious post of President Elect Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmology - APAO against chinese counterpoint. This is a great achievement for an Indian & for the ophthalmologists of India as a whole. This is the 1st time an Indian has become President of APAO
Dr Azad will take over this prestigious post in 2013 in Hyderabad. I congratulate this great man & for the tremendous work he has done for Indian ophthalmology.
Salutations to a torch bearer!
I am also happy to inform you that Dr Azad is the Founder President of a society dedicated to trauma in the area - the Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society (APOTS) registered in Singapore.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Now the sun's out, take extra care to keep eyes healthy
Eye is one of the finest gift God has given to the mankind. Beautiful eyes sparkle if you take care of your eyes with some attention and regular checkups. It begins with lifestyle issues like what you really eat. Green leafy vegetables, carrots, liver, cod liver oil, nuts and red or yellow fruits are essential. The food should be fresh and natural. There is no point in loading oneself with self prescribed supplementary doses of Vitamin-A. Protection of eyes and its maintenance should be given utmost importance.
3. It is advisable to avoid contact with animal dung and going to dump areas, or areas with thick vegetation and trees, in order to limit exposure to possible allergens.
4. Care of personal hygiene is important. Regular washing of hands and face is recommended. However, frequent washing of eyes is not advisable, as it washes away antibodies present in tear. Rubbing of eyes with dirty hands can aggravate the problem, leading to infections, pus formation and boils over eyelids, known as sties.
5. Air conditioners help to filter air and to limit exposure to allergens. However, if one has irritation in eyes, then sitting directly in front of the air conditioner is not advisable.
6. It is important to limit the use of contact lenses in dusty environment. Proper cleaning and storage should be followed.
7. Use of makeup, especially eye makeup, should be avoided as far as possible, especially if already there is itching and irritation. It is important to remove all trace of make up before sleeping. Even if one uses make up, select appropriate brands and once opened, discard the particular cosmetic within six month. Remember not to share make up with others.
8. It is advisable to take lots of fluids to avoid dehydration, which can indirectly affect tear formation.
9. Lubricant eye drops can be used on a regular basis, after consultation with your eye specialist.
10. It is important to consult an eye specialist at the earliest, if there is redness, watering or itching of eye. If the infection or recurrent condition like vernal keratoconjunctivitis is not treated appropriately, they can cause further damage to the cornea.
The rays from the sun are divided into three categories: Ultra Violet C, Ultra Violet B and Ultra Violet A rays, all of which can have some affect on your eye health.
UVC rays are the most powerful UV rays and could be most harmful to your eyes. Fortunately the ozone layer blocks nearly all UVC rays.
UVB rays are filtered partially by the ozone layer, but some reach us on the earth. Eyes can become sunburn due to UVB rays.
UVA have a lower energy than UVB and UVC. However UVA rays penetrate the cornea and reach the lens and retina inside the eye. It may lead to development of macular degeneration and cataracts. Sunglasses that block 99–100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B rays; a wide-brimmed hat; and for those who wear contact lenses, Wrap-around sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats add extra protection because they help block UV rays from entering the eyes from the sides and above.
Allergic disorders of the eye increase during summer. Increased temperature and the traffic pollution make a person (especially children) prone for eye allergies.
There is lot of itching and redness of eyes along with burning sensation. Wash eyes with cold water twice a day; avoid rubbing of eyes and walking in dusty areas.
Infection in the eye in the form of conjunctivitis is also common in summer. This is characterized by redness of eyes, pricking sensation, discharge and watering in eyes. Immediate treatment from eye specialist is important as it will prevent the spread of infection to other person and worsening of the eye condition.
Eyelid swelling, redness and pain occur when there is bacterial infection of the eyelids like stye. In such cases again proper eye hygiene along with hot compress, analgesic tablets and antibiotics (oral) will help under medical supervision.
Dry eye syndrome has become very common in summer due to increased temperature and rapid tear film evaporation.
For any of the eye condition, it is important that the person consult a qualified eye specialist (ophthalmologist) in order to assess the situation and get proper treatment. Self medication should be avoided.
It is possible to prevent or minimize these harmful effects of summer by taking the following precaution:
1. Avoid going out in the sun, especially in peak hours, unless necessary
2. Wear appropriate goggles when going out, it is more useful to have goggles that cover the side of temples. This will limit exposure not only to heat and ultra violet rays, but will also prevent dust from entering the eye and any foreign body damaging the eye
1. Avoid going out in the sun, especially in peak hours, unless necessary
2. Wear appropriate goggles when going out, it is more useful to have goggles that cover the side of temples. This will limit exposure not only to heat and ultra violet rays, but will also prevent dust from entering the eye and any foreign body damaging the eye
3. It is advisable to avoid contact with animal dung and going to dump areas, or areas with thick vegetation and trees, in order to limit exposure to possible allergens.
4. Care of personal hygiene is important. Regular washing of hands and face is recommended. However, frequent washing of eyes is not advisable, as it washes away antibodies present in tear. Rubbing of eyes with dirty hands can aggravate the problem, leading to infections, pus formation and boils over eyelids, known as sties.
5. Air conditioners help to filter air and to limit exposure to allergens. However, if one has irritation in eyes, then sitting directly in front of the air conditioner is not advisable.
6. It is important to limit the use of contact lenses in dusty environment. Proper cleaning and storage should be followed.
7. Use of makeup, especially eye makeup, should be avoided as far as possible, especially if already there is itching and irritation. It is important to remove all trace of make up before sleeping. Even if one uses make up, select appropriate brands and once opened, discard the particular cosmetic within six month. Remember not to share make up with others.
8. It is advisable to take lots of fluids to avoid dehydration, which can indirectly affect tear formation.
9. Lubricant eye drops can be used on a regular basis, after consultation with your eye specialist.
10. It is important to consult an eye specialist at the earliest, if there is redness, watering or itching of eye. If the infection or recurrent condition like vernal keratoconjunctivitis is not treated appropriately, they can cause further damage to the cornea.
Friday, April 13, 2012
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
IN-SIGHT
Prof Dr S Natarajan President S N Alumni is being the Master of ceremony of Book Launch by his Guru Dr S S Badhrinath on 20th March,2012 (Tuesday) at 6.30 p.m. Venue Walchand Hirachand Hall, Indian Merchant's Chamber IMC Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Protect your eyes during Holi
Holi is just round the corner, India’s festival of colours that heralds spring and harvest--the season of hope and new beginnings in life and there is a splash of colors everywhere. Everybody is gearing up to enjoy the riot of colors and water and have simple pure fun.
But one must remember that these colors which are so bright and attractive have a high chemical content and can do a lot of damage especially to the eyes and skin.
Artificial colors available as powder or paste or water colors are made of chemicals which can be extremely harmful. Apart from causing irritation, they can also cause toxicity in higher doses. The commonly used chemicals include copper sulphite for green color, lead oxide in black color, mica granules in gulal and various other heavy metals. These can cause skin allergies, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma and allergic pneumonitis.
It is indeed unfortunate that a festival of goodwill and celebration can turn into one of grievous injury and pain if we are not careful. After holi, a lot of people have to rush to the hospital with significant damage not only to the eyes and skin but other problems as well.
Some helpful and safety tips for the eye
· Ensure that your eyes remain protected at all times. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from coloured water.
· Use a hat or cap to protect your hair from being coloured with strong chemical dyes.
· Apply a thick layer of coconut oil on your body and hair so that the colour doesn't stick and it can be washed off easily later. While washing off the colour, use lukewarm water and keep your eyes tightly closed.
· If you are traveling, keep the car windows tightly shut. Better still; avoid traveling on the day of playing colours.
· For children use non toxic colours
The wide range of eye injuries during holi includes:
* Allergic conjunctivitis
* Chemical burns
* Corneal abrasion
* Blunt trauma to the eye
If these colors enter the eye while playing, they cause mild redness and irritation which usually subsides after washing copiously with water. However if there is intense pain and burning sensation, one must get an opinion from an ophthalmologist. Also if the clarity of vision is affected, an eye doctor must be consulted.
The granular particles which make the colors shine brightly are actually quite toxic and can cause damage to the cornea in the form of a corneal abrasion. A person who gets a corneal abrasion will have severe pain and watering and if not treated by an en expert may develop an ulcer or infection.
Water balloons can me most dangerous and cause blunt trauma to the eye which may lead to bleeding in the eye, lens subluxation or dislocation, macular edema or retinal detachment. This may lead to loss of vision or even loss of eye. These are all eye emergencies and need to be looked into immediately.
Natural colors made from home-based stuff are a much better and healthier option. These can be easily made and offer a safer option to the synthetic colors. Haldi mixed with besan or flour can give a yellow color and work as a face-mask at the same time! White petals of tesu/palash can be used to obtain a saffron color. Beetroot soaked in water provides a bright magenta color. Henna powder, gulmohar and hibiscus flowers etc can also be used to make different colors.
Encourage and motivate your friends to play a safe Holi this year.
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அன்புள்ள டோம்பிவிலி தமிழ் மக்கள் சங்கத்தின் தலைவர் திரு, திருநாவுக்கரசு அவர்களே, செயலர் திரு செல்லப்பா அவர்களே, திரு நந்தகோபால் அவர்களே, திரு. ராஜா அவர்களே, செயற்குழு மற்றம் இதர உறுப்பினர்களே, சிறப்புரை ஆற்றவந்திருக்கின்ற திரு, சேதுராமன் சாத்தப்பன் அவர்களே, சிறப்பு அழைப்பாளர் திரு ஸ்ரீகர் விஷ்ணு சௌதரி அவர்களே, நாளைய சமுதாயத்தின் தூண்களே, என் இனிய சகோதர, சசோதரிகளே உங்கள் அனைவருக்கும் முதற்கண் என் இனிய புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள். டோம்பிவிலி தமிழ் மக்கள் சங்கம் ஏற்பாடு செய்துள்ள இந்த நிகழ்ச்சியில் பங்குகொள்வது எனக்கு மிக்க மகிழ்ச்சி தருகிறது. இச்சங்கம் கடந்த பத்து ஆண்டுகளாக செய்துவருகின்ற சமூக சேவைகள் அனைத்தும் பாராட்டத்தக்கது. அதற்காக அச்சங்கத்தின் தலைவர் முதல் அனைத்து உறுப்பினர்களையும் நாம் அனைவரும் மனமார பாராட்ட கடமைப்பட்டுள்ளோம். டோம்பிவிலி தமிழ் மக்கள் சங்கம் தமிழ் வகுப்பு ஏற்பாடு செய்தல், இரத்த தான முகாம்கள் நடத்துதல், ஏழை மாணவ மாணவியர்களுக்கு பாடபுத்தகங்ள் மற்றும் சீருடை வழங்குதல் மற்றும் பள்ளி கட்டணம் அளித்தல், 10ம் மற்றும் 12ம் வகுப்பு தேர்வில் அதிக மதிப்பெண் பெற்றவர்களை ஊக்கிவிக்கும் விதத்தில் பரிசளித்தல், தமிழில் அதிக மார்க்கு வாங்குபவர்களுக்கு ஊக்கத்தொகை அளித்தல், அனாதை இல்லங்களுக்கு சென்று சேவை செய்தல், ரங்கோலி மற்றும் ஓவியப்போட்டி வைத்தல் போன்ற பலவித சமூக சேவைகளை செய்து வருவதைப் பார்க்கும் போது, கூடிய விரைவில் மும்பையில் மிகச்சிறந்த சங்கமாக நம் டோம்பிவிலி தமிழ் மக்கள் சங்கம் ஆகிவிடும் என்றே எனக்கு தோன்றுகிறது. இச்சங்கம் கூடிய விரைவில் ஒரு நுலகம் (லைப்ரரி) ஒன்றை திறக்கவுள்ளதாக அறிந்து பெருமகிழ்ச்சி அடைகிறேன். தானத்தில் சிறந்தது கண் தானம். அதனால் கண்தானம் பற்றியும் மக்களிடையே விழிப்புணர்வு ஏற்படுத்த எங்கள் ஆதித்ய ஜோத் கண் மருத்துவமனையுடன் இணைந்து செயல்பட இச்சங்க உறுப்பினர்களை அழைக்கிறேன். இதுபோன்று கண்பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் பரிசோதனை முகாம்களையும் எங்கள் மருத்துவமனையுடன் இணைந்து நடத்தலாம். பல்லாயிரக் கணக்கான பள்ளி மாணவ மாணவிகளுக்கு இலவசமாக கண் பரிசோதனை அளித்துவருவதில் எங்கள் மருத்துவமனையும் முக்கிய இடம் பெற்றுள்ளது. என்னை இச்சங்க விழாவில் அழைத்ததற்கு சங்க உறுப்பினர்களுக்கு நன்றி தெரிவிக்கும் இச்சமயத்தில், இச்சங்கம் மேன்மேலும் சமூக சேவையில் தன்னை ஈடுபடுத்தி மக்கள் சேவையே மகேசன் சேவை என்பதற்கு முன் உதாரணமாக விளங்க வேண்டும். உங்கள் அனைவரையும் மீண்டும் ஒருமுறை வாழ்த்தி, விடைபெறுகிறேன், வாழ்க தமிழ், வாழ்க டோம்பிவிலி தமிழ் மக்கள் சங்கம், ஜெய் ஹந்த் |
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Prof. Dr. Natarajan attended the Bhoomi Poojan Samarambha of Anideep Eye Hospital & Institute Pvt. Ltd. with Hon. Shri Uddhavji Thackeray at Vile Parle West, Mumbai on 21st November 2011.
Please find the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE5cwq_arkU
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