Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Introduces A Suite of High-Tech Equipment to Treat Dry Eye Condition
- Thiru. D. Jayakumar, Minister for Fisheries,
Launches Dry Eye Suite at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Porur
- About 5 to
15% of the Population Likely to Have Dry Eye Across the Country
- Technology
Can Stimulate the Secretion of Tears and Thus Cure Dry Eye Condition Without
Side Effects
Chennai, 2 November 2019: Dr. Agarwal’s
Eye Hospital, Porur introduced a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technology
for the diagnosis and treatment of dry-eye syndrome. Thiru D. Jayakumar, Minister for Fisheries and Personnel and
Administrative Reforms, Government of Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the new facility
at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital at Porur, here, today.
Thiru. P. Benjamin, Minister for Rural
Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu,
Prof. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr
Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals, and Dr.
Kaladevi Sathish, Zonal Head - Clinical Services, Dr Agarwal’s Eye
Hospitals, Porur were also present at the event.
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| (L to R) Dr Soundari, Head Medical Services, Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Prof. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals , Thiru D. Jayakumar, Minister for Fisheries and Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. P. Benjamin, Minister for Rural Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu and Dr. Kaladevi Sathish, Zonal Head - Clinical Services, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospitals |
Dry eye is a
condition in which a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and
nourish the eye. The Dry Eye Suite comprises of diagnostic and treatment
systems designed to stimulate, restore, and maintain normal secretion of tears
in the eyes.
Speaking at the
inaugural function, Thiru. D. Jayakumar said
that Chennai has established itself as a top medical destination in the country
for all specialties including ophthalmology, thanks to the presence of
quality-conscious healthcare institutions. High-end technologies, along with
human expertise, are key for the providers to boost the effectiveness, quality,
and also the affordability of their healthcare services.
Prof. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr
Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals, said is a pioneer in ophthalmology. “As
we set foot into our 63rd year of existence, having served in excess of 5
million patients globally, we remain committed to making eye care easier,
better and more precise. This primarily means placing a very special emphasis
on quality eye care, and introducing newer techniques,” he said.
Talking about
dry-eye condition, Dr Agarwal said that in India, the rate of prevalence of dry
eye syndrome is estimated to be 5 to 15% of the population. Some of the major
factors that have made dry eye a common and often chronic problem are the conditions
of modern lifestyles where people stare at computer or mobile phone screens for
long periods of time without blinking regularly.
There is over
exposure to artificial lights, long-term use of contact lenses, and air
pollution. Apart from these, age, gender, certain medications, and medical
conditions also play a role.
People with dry
eyes may experience irritation, scratchy or burning eyes; excess watering; and
blurred vision. When left untreated, dry eye can cause light sensitivity,
blurred vision, and can
also permanently harm vision. Dry Eye Suite can help doctors carry out
comprehensive eye examination and treatment.
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(L to R) Dr. Kaladevi Sathish, Zonal Head - Clinical Services, Dr Agarwal’s Eye
Hospitals, Porur, Prof. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr Agarwal’s Group of Eye
Hospitals, Dr Soundari, Head
Medical Services, Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Chennai and Dr. Ashar Agarwal, Head Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwal’s
Group of Eye Hospitals
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Talking about the application of the
Dry Eye Machine, Dr.
Kaladevi Sathish, Zonal Head - Clinical Services, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospitals, Porur, said
that the two main types of Dry Eye Diseases are evaporative and aqueous.
Evaporative is the most common form and is typically associated with meibomian
gland dysfunction (MGD). And the most effective treatment that can provide
long-term relief for MGD is Intense Regulated Pulsed Light (IRPL). The goal of
this treatment is to stimulate the secretion and the contraction of the
meibomian glands; and to melt and express any thickened oil clogging the
openings of meibomian glands.
The Dry Eye Suite is meant both
for diagnosis as well as for the IRPL treatment. On the diagnosis front, the
Suite will be used to evaluate the quantity and quality of tears and tear flow; to identify the changes in the outer surface of the eye due to insufficient
tears, and to understand the structure of the eyelids, cornea, and blinking
dynamics of the patients. Since it is non-invasive, IRPL
using Dry Eye Suite does not result in any side effects.
About Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital: Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital a comprehensive eye hospital
offering a one-stop solution for eye ailments; was started in the year 1957.
Now the hospital is in its 61st year of offering quality services in eye care.
It has 33 hospitals in Tamil Nadu and a visible footprint in the states of
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat,
Andaman, West Bengal, and Rajasthan. A tertiary eye care centre at Mauritius
marks its first step towards establishing an international presence extended up
to 13 branches covering the Indian Ocean region, African countries and East
Asia.
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