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AChandra FRCOphth PhD

@EyeChandra

Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon, PhD Genetics of Retinal Detachment & Ectopia Lentis, Section Editor at British Journal of Ophthalmology

The ciliary zonules are part of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Zonulopathies are specific genetic disorders of the ECM. Our paper on this topic just out. @UKEyeGenetics @BEAVRStweets #ectopialentis #cilaryzonule mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/g…


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"The NHS has some excellent medical leaders. But overall, leadership roles are not an attractive proposition for many doctors ... and organisations fail to benefit from their expertise in vision building, ultimately resulting in poorer outcomes and waste." bmj.com/content/387/bm…


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When you die, what is the last part of your body to stop working? Your pupils. They dilate.


"Clues from the Cutter" is back! @AngliaRuskin Cambridge 28th September. interactive course challenging vitreoretinal cases with videos & open friendly faculty. Aimed at Vitreoretinal fellows, senior trainees and consultants. @BEAVRStweets Register at store.anglia.ac.uk/conferences-an…


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There is an eye health care emergency in England due to the last Tory Govt breaking our #NHS. Ophthalmology is the busiest outpatient service making up 10% of the entire NHS waiting list. I asked the new Secretary of State to meet to discuss how we can tackle the Tory crisis in…


Woke up to this view this morning. My morning clinic ahead came to mind. Those who know, know @ophthalminute #ophthalmologytwitter


It's back! Clues from the Cutter. A free course for Vitreoretinal fellows & consultants to discuss challenging Vitreoretinal conditions. Lots of video based discussions on techniques and tips.. save the date.. 28th Sep in Cambridge... @BEAVRStweets @BauschSurgical @BauschLombUK

EyeChandra's tweet image. It's back! Clues from the Cutter. A free  course for Vitreoretinal fellows & consultants to discuss challenging Vitreoretinal conditions. Lots of video based discussions on techniques and tips.. save the date.. 28th Sep in Cambridge... @BEAVRStweets @BauschSurgical @BauschLombUK

Congratulations to the organising committee for this excellent Jules Gonin club meeting in beautiful Mallorca.. amazing to learn & catch up...till next time in 🇨🇭 !

EyeChandra's tweet image. Congratulations to the organising committee for this excellent Jules Gonin club meeting in beautiful Mallorca.. amazing to learn & catch up...till next time in 🇨🇭 !
EyeChandra's tweet image. Congratulations to the organising committee for this excellent Jules Gonin club meeting in beautiful Mallorca.. amazing to learn & catch up...till next time in 🇨🇭 !

Come to the @BEAVRStweets practical hands on basic vitrectomy wet lab course at Alcon Wet Lab (Camberley) on 24 June. Excellent feedback always! beavrs.org/beavrs-courses


Managing posterior vitreous detachment? Vangipuram et al (Ophthalmology Retina pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37080486) recommend all have follow up within 6 weeks. This is not our practice & would have a significant impact on resources. We outline our thoughts on this in our reply. Thoughts?

EyeChandra's tweet image. Managing posterior vitreous detachment? Vangipuram et al (Ophthalmology Retina pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37080486) recommend all have follow up within 6 weeks. 
This is not our practice & would have a significant impact on resources. 
We outline our thoughts on this in our reply. Thoughts?

Amazing VM Retina meeting today in Verona. Utterly delighted to have been invited.

EyeChandra's tweet image. Amazing VM Retina meeting today in Verona. Utterly delighted to have been invited.
EyeChandra's tweet image. Amazing VM Retina meeting today in Verona. Utterly delighted to have been invited.

Another successful practical #oculartrauma course @RCOphth; 15 delegates from U.K., Ireland & Switzerland. But this time with extra faculty from Rwanda. Plan to take this @RCOphth course to East Africa soon with our 🇷🇼 colleagues @theophile_dr & Dr Mikhail.

EyeChandra's tweet image. Another successful practical  #oculartrauma course @RCOphth; 15 delegates from U.K., Ireland & Switzerland. But this time with extra faculty from Rwanda. Plan to take this @RCOphth course to East Africa soon with our 🇷🇼 colleagues @theophile_dr & Dr Mikhail.
EyeChandra's tweet image. Another successful practical  #oculartrauma course @RCOphth; 15 delegates from U.K., Ireland & Switzerland. But this time with extra faculty from Rwanda. Plan to take this @RCOphth course to East Africa soon with our 🇷🇼 colleagues @theophile_dr & Dr Mikhail.
EyeChandra's tweet image. Another successful practical  #oculartrauma course @RCOphth; 15 delegates from U.K., Ireland & Switzerland. But this time with extra faculty from Rwanda. Plan to take this @RCOphth course to East Africa soon with our 🇷🇼 colleagues @theophile_dr & Dr Mikhail.
EyeChandra's tweet image. Another successful practical  #oculartrauma course @RCOphth; 15 delegates from U.K., Ireland & Switzerland. But this time with extra faculty from Rwanda. Plan to take this @RCOphth course to East Africa soon with our 🇷🇼 colleagues @theophile_dr & Dr Mikhail.

A giant in my field. President of @EURETINA. I had the pleasure to meet him a few times, and can testify that he was also a gentleman. My thoughts go to those close to him at this shocking time. Rest in Peace Prof Ramin Tadayoni.

EyeChandra's tweet image. A giant in my field. President of @EURETINA. I had the pleasure to meet him a few times, and can testify that he was also a gentleman. My thoughts go to those close to him at this shocking time. Rest in Peace Prof Ramin Tadayoni.

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Join our research team at the Newcastle Eye Centre. Lots of exciting opportunities - Job out now! @NuTHResearch @NewcastleHosps @BEAVRStweets @EURETINA jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…


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This is not an April Fool's joke. My ultra fit sister-in-law Liz Chandra will be running #londonmarathon2024 in 3 weeks!! Please have a look at her fundraising link and donate generously: justgiving.com/page/liz-chand… Thank you!! 🏃🏃🏃 @EyeChandra

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Lamella hole associate epiretinal proliferation. Classical appearance

EyeChandra's tweet image. Lamella hole associate epiretinal proliferation. Classical appearance

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Happy Valentines from the peeled macula!

EyeChandra's tweet image. Happy Valentines from the peeled macula!

Presenting, meeting old friends, making new friends & learning in beautiful Athens at the Greek VitreoRetinal Society. Thanks for the superb hospitality.

EyeChandra's tweet image. Presenting, meeting old friends, making new friends & learning in beautiful Athens at the Greek VitreoRetinal Society. Thanks for the superb hospitality.

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