Dr. Ashwini P Reviews

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Doddaballapur presented with gradual vision loss due to advanced cataracts in both eyes. Despite limited financial resources, she underwent successful bilateral cataract surgery through a hospital subsidy program. Her recovery was remarkable, with vision improving from 20/200 to 20/30, allowing her to resume reading and teaching village children voluntarily.

An 8-year-old boy from an affluent family in Bengaluru was brought in with sudden onset strabismus and double vision. Comprehensive evaluation revealed a rare case of accommodative spasm triggered by excessive screen time. Treatment involved vision therapy, reduced digital exposure, and temporary prism glasses. Complete resolution occurred within 3 months with strict adherence to therapy.

A 45-year-old construction worker presented with a penetrating eye injury from a nail gun accident. Emergency corneal repair was performed, followed by multiple surgeries for traumatic cataract and retinal damage. Despite initial poor prognosis, his vision recovered to 20/40 after 6 months of intensive treatment and rehabilitation.

A 28-year-old software professional developed computer vision syndrome with severe dry eyes and accommodative dysfunction. Customized treatment included preservative-free artificial tears, blue light filtering glasses, and ergonomic adjustments to workspace. Significant improvement was noted within 2 weeks with complete resolution in 6 weeks.

A 65-year-old diabetic farmer from a nearby village presented with sudden vision loss in one eye. Diagnosis revealed central retinal vein occlusion with macular edema. Treatment involved intravitreal anti-VEGF injections and strict glycemic control. Vision stabilized with partial recovery, preventing complete blindness.

A 12-year-old girl from an underprivileged background was diagnosed with congenital cataracts that had gone undetected. She underwent successful cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation. Post-operative vision therapy and corrective glasses enabled her to attend school properly for the first time.

A 38-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis developed scleritis with severe ocular pain and redness. Multidisciplinary management involving rheumatology and aggressive immunosuppressive therapy led to complete resolution without permanent visual impairment over 3 months.

A premature newborn in the NICU was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity

A 55-year-old auto-rickshaw driver presented with acute angle-closure glaucoma attack. Emergency laser iridotomy was performed successfully, preventing permanent vision loss. Family education about the hereditary nature led to screening of three siblings who were also treated preventively.

A 19-year-old college student suffered chemical injury to both eyes from a laboratory accident. Immediate irrigation and amniotic membrane transplantation preserved corneal integrity. After 4 months of treatment, vision recovered to near-normal levels with minimal scarring.

A 70-year-old retired army officer developed age-related macular degeneration. Treatment with regular anti-VEGF injections maintained stable vision for 2 years, allowing him to continue his passion for painting and reading military history.

A 6-year-old child was brought in with leukocoria and was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Timely referral to a specialized cancer center, followed by enucleation and chemotherapy, resulted in successful cancer remission and prosthetic eye fitting.

A 32-year-old pregnant woman developed central serous chorioretinopathy during her third trimester. Conservative management with observation led to spontaneous resolution postpartum, with vision returning to normal without intervention.

A 50-year-old shopkeeper presented with gradual peripheral vision loss. Diagnosis revealed advanced glaucoma despite no previous symptoms. Aggressive medical management and selective laser trabeculoplasty prevented further progression, though existing damage was irreversible.