Prevention of corneal blindness - A new perspective

Introduction: Corneal blindness accounts to 3.2 to 5.1 % of all cases of blindness worldwide. A wide variety of diseases and conditions can cause corneal blindness. In this presentation I would like to summarise the various causes, methods to prevent them and the role of ophthalmologist in the preventionof corneal blindness.

Material and methods: Data of cases of corneal blindness collected from pubmed indexed journal and a list prepared where in the causative factors/age were analysed. A few cases from personal experience as a clinician were also considered.

Results: 
The following observations were made
1. Tauma- including chemical burns
2. Infection
3. Steven johnson syndrome
4. Systemic diseases
5. Bells palsy
6. Nutritional deficiency
7.Iatrogenic-cataract surgery complication
8. Congenital

Conculsion: Each segment was analysed and preventive methods if applied and it was conclded that corneal blindness can be prevented in 90 percent of the cases by timely systematic interpretation. Each type of case requires a systematic approach.

Kandagadla Jyoti, have performed more than 50000 surgeriesand has expertise in tackling in difficult cases and and trauma cases strong interest in comprehensive and preventive ophthalmology and follows the motto of BEST vision to all. Alumnus of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. Indian army as classified specialist ophthalmology, subsequently worked as professor ophthalmology.

Awards:

• Gold medal during MBBS, Distinction in ophthalmology from Pune university
• Flag officer commanding in chief commendation for dedication to duty
• International author excellence award

Other Achievements: Presented papers at more than 50 conferences= National All India Ophthalmological Conference (2006 till date-2025-each year). Hyderabad ophthal association conference, Telangana ophthal association, DOS/ Oculoplasty association conference. Presented papers at more than 50 conferences= National All India Ophthalmological Conference (2006 till date-2025-each year). Hyderabad ophthal association conference, Telangana ophthal association, DOS/ Oculoplasty association conference.