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In a groundbreaking achievement, Dr Anasua Ganguly Kapoor and her multidisciplinary team at the L V Prasad Eye Institute at Kode Venkatadri Chowdary (KVC) Campus, Vijayawada, have successfully performed the first-ever Plaque Brachytherapy procedure in Andhra Pradesh. Plaque Brachytherapy is a cutting-edge procedure to treat eye cancer.  

Plaque brachytherapy is an advanced treatment used primarily for intraocular tumors such as choroidal melanoma, choroidal hemangioma, retinal vascular tumors, and other ocular surface tumors. It is often employed in small to medium sized intraocular tumors to achieve globe salvage or in refractory cases of retinoblastoma where first-line treatments, like laser photocoagulation or systemic therapies, are ineffective.  

The operational readiness to perform this procedure was achieved following a four-year process initiated in 2020, that included infrastructure and team development and compliance with Atomic Energy R...

In a groundbreaking achievement, Dr Anasua Ganguly Kapoor and her multidisciplinary team at the L V Prasad Eye Institute at Kode Venkatadri Chowdary (KVC) Campus, Vijayawada, have successfully performed the first-ever Plaque Brachytherapy procedure in Andhra Pradesh. Plaque Brachytherapy is a cutting-edge procedure to treat eye cancer. 

Plaque brachytherapy is an advanced treatment used primarily for intraocular tumors such as choroidal melanoma, choroidal hemangioma, retinal vascular tumors, and other ocular surface tumors. It is often employed in small to medium sized intraocular tumors to achieve globe salvage or in refractory cases of retinoblastoma where first-line treatments, like laser photocoagulation or systemic therapies, are ineffective. 

The operational readiness to perform this procedure was achieved following a four-year process initiated in 2020, that included infrastructure and team development and compliance with Atomic Energy Regulatory Bo...

Women are 50% to 60% more susceptible to a range of eye disorders compared to men, many of them influenced by biological, hormonal, and lifestyle factors. Understanding these factors is essential for timely detection and treatment, ensuring women maintain optimal eye health throughout their lives.

Key Eye Disorders Affecting Women:
1. Dry Eye Syndrome: Women are twice as likely as men to develop dry eye syndrome.  About 60% of people affected by dry eye syndrome are women. The condition is particularly common in post-menopausal women due to hormonal changes.
Risk Factors: Estrogen and progesterone play a significant role in tear production, and hormonal fluctuations, particularly during pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause, contribute to a higher incidence of dry eye in women.

2. Glaucoma: Known as the "silent thief of sight," Women are about 1.5 times more likely than men to develop glaucoma, especially as the...