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🧠 OPTOBHARAT – CASE STUDY DISCUSSION

📸 Clinical Case | Corneal Involvement

Disease Name: EPITHELIAL & STROMAL KERATITIS

A 43-year-old female presented with pain and grittiness in both eyes (OU) for the past 2 days.



🧾 History

Chief Complaints:

• Pain OU × 2 days.

• Grittiness OU × 2 days.

History of Trauma (ocular/systemic): Nill.

Drug History:

• History of instilling old, unknown eye drops for 2 days.

• Patient could not recall the name of the medication (forgotten at home)

Systemic History: Not available.



🔍 Clinical Notes:

Corneal aberrations: Not observed.

Epithelial staining: Not performed (due to limited time and prioritisation of vision assessment and history).

IOP: Not recorded due to active ocular infection.

Clinical Impression (as per hospital evaluation):

Epithelial defect with stromal involvement.



📌 Clinical Summary:

Age: 43 years.

Gender: Female.

Symptoms: Pain & grittiness OU.

Trauma History: Nill.

Drug History: Old/unknown antibiotic eye drops.

IOP: Not taken (infection).

Staining: Not done.

Final Impression: Epithelial & Stromal Keratitis.



💡 Clinical Learning Point:

In real-world clinical settings, time and patient condition may limit investigations.

Accurate history-taking and clinical judgement remain the cornerstone of diagnosis and referral.



👨‍⚕️ Case shared by:

Optom. Akshat Sharma

Bachelor of Optometry,

Sitapur Eye Hospital – School of Optometry.

(Affiliated to King George’s Medical College).



🎓 OPTOBHARAT Case Study Group:

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🌟 OPTOBHARAT Webinar Announcement 🌟

We are delighted to invite you to a case-based global learning session on an essential topic in pediatric eye care:

👁️ Webinar Topic:
Pediatric Refraction – A Case-Based Clinical Approach

🎤 Speaker:
Mr. Abdessamad Khaldoun
🌍 Country: Morocco

📚 About the Webinar:
This session will focus on real-life pediatric refraction cases, practical clinical approaches, and common challenges encountered in children, helping eye care professionals improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical confidence.

🎯 Key Highlights:
• Case-based pediatric refraction discussions
• Practical clinical tips
• Age-appropriate refraction strategies
• Evidence-based decision-making

👥 Who Can Attend:
Optometrists • Orthoptists • Ophthalmic Assistants • Eye Care Professionals • Optometry Students


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📅 Date: 10th February
⏰ Time (Across the World):

🇮🇳 India: 9:00 PM (IST)
🌍 Middle East (UAE / Saudi): 6:30–7:00 PM
🇲🇦 Morocco: 4:30 PM
🌍 Africa (Central/East): 5:30–6:30 PM
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🇺🇸 USA: 11:00 AM (EST) | 8:00 AM (PST)
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🔗 Registration: forms.gle/LeKFnAHnYHnCwcmW6

✨ Join eye care professionals from around the world for this interactive, case-based learning experience.
Upgrade your pediatric refraction skills with OPTOBHARAT!

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Happy New Year 2026 from OPTOBHARAT — seeing a brighter future together.
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Welcoming a new year with clearer vision, deeper learning, and stronger unity.
New goals, bright minds, and a united optometry community—working together to serve better and grow beyond sight.
Wishing everyone a vision-focused, successful, and inspiring New Year.
Happy New Year from OPTOBHARAT 🇮🇳👁️✨
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🌍 International Recognition for OPTOBHARAT 🇮🇳

OPTOBHARAT has been officially accepted as a National Membership Organization of OPTOGLOBE | The Global Optometry Student Community.
This milestone connects Indian optometry students to a global platform for education, leadership, and collaboration.
🚀 From India to the world — together we shape the future of optometry.

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🚨 NEET Mandatory for Optometry Admissions from 2026–27 — A Big Turning Point for Eye Care in India.

The Government of India has announced that NEET (UG) will now be the compulsory entrance exam for most Allied & Healthcare UG courses, including Optometry, starting from 2026–27.

The National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has also released 13 new UG & PG curricula, marking major reforms in healthcare education.

✅ Key Highlights

•NEET compulsory for most NCAHP-approved Allied & Healthcare courses.

•Optometry included in the NEET-based admission process.

•Direct admissions without NEET to be discontinued.

•State & Central boards instructed to alert schools nationwide.

•Updated curricula available on the NCAHP website.



⚠️ But Here Is the Bigger Concern — The Professional Identity of Optometrists.

Optometry is a 5-year professional program (4 years academics + 1-year internship). Optometrists in India:

•Independently examine patients.

•Diagnose visual problems.

•Manage refractive errors.

•Perform clinical evaluations.

•Provide essential primary eye care.


Despite these responsibilities, Optometrists still cannot use the prefix “Dr.”, even after years of clinical training.

👉 So why should future Optometrists invest 5 years of intensive education without receiving the recognition they deserve?

Globally — USA, Canada, Australia, UK, UAE, Nigeria , Africa and more — Optometrists are recognized as independent practitioners with the Doctor of Optometry (OD) title.

India must take this step too.



✊ Our Demands for the Future of the Profession.

From the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and NCAHP:

1️⃣ Recognition of Optometrists as Independent Eye Care Practitioners
In line with global standards.

2️⃣ Permission to Use Prefix “Dr.” + Suffix “Optom.”-
For graduates of recognized 4+1 Optometry programs.

3️⃣ Creation of an Independent Optometry Council of India-
To regulate, standardize, and uplift the profession.

4️⃣ Clear Career Pathways & Practice Rights-
Empowering optometrists to serve patients confidently.



Optometry Is the Backbone of Primary Eye Care:

If NEET decides our entry, then equal respect, recognition, and dignity must follow.

This isn’t just a demand —
It’s a movement.

A movement for justice, recognition, and the future of Optometry in India.

Together, we raise our voice for every student, intern, and practitioner.

Together, we will shape the future.
Together, we will earn the respect our profession deserves.

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Saluting the visionary architects of our Constitution. Let us pledge to protect our rights and fulfil our duties as responsible citizens. — Happy Constitution Day!🇮🇳🎉❣️💪

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Elevating Eye Care Knowledge: Inside OPTOBHARAT’s September–October 2025 Global Webinar Series
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🙏 Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti! 🌼
On this divine occasion, let’s embrace the eternal message of equality, compassion, and selfless service taught by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
May his teachings inspire us to walk the path of truth and harmony in every step of life.🕊 Wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Guru Nanak Jayanti! 🌼

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