Future Vision Eye Care

A bone-chilling video worth revisiting.
I made this at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic after a lot of research about its origin and found that the pandemic was inevitable - yes you heard me right.
There could be more pandemics lurking to grab humanity in the future, hence making this video still very relevant .

Let me know your thoughts on this one.

COVID19 was Inevitable - Not IF but When? In this video, I show how the COVID19 pandemic was inevitable (yes you heard right) and how some scientists saw it coming. I also discuss whether this is an ...

https://youtu.be/YHiWTbgnHk8?si=vE0kI_5IrJXpgOnI

This is a recording of the live webinar that I conducted on critiquing a published paper.

The example I took was from a poster presented at the American Heart Association conference in March 2024 that controversially showed the Intermittent Fasting can increase chances of dying sooner.

If you missed it, hope you catch this engaging session. Let me know if you have about doubts or comments.

Also please let me know if you would like me to cover other similar topics.

As usual, thank you everyone for your support.

Does Intermittent Fasting kill you? | Critique of an AHA 2024 Poster | Live Webinar A recent poster presented at the American Heart Association, March 2024, using data from the NHANES dataset, showed that Intermittent Fasting (Time restricte...

*Free webinar alert:*
Topic: American Heart Association paper dissection by Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta.

*Purpose: how to trust published scientific papers.*

When: Tonight, 5th April, 20:00 - 20:30

Where: Google meet

✨ Joining link: https://meet.google.com/nfm-gcsz-eog

✳️ If you have not taken a look at the AHA poster we will be dissecting today, you can find it athttps://s3.amazonaws.com/cms.ipressroom.com/67/files/20242/8-h+TREmortality_EPI+poster_updated+032724.pdf
Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and submit. You will get the AHA poster that shows a 91% increased risk of death with intermittent fasting.

There are a lot of lacunae in the paper.

✅ We will dissect each one such that you get a good framework of how to do this going forwards for every published paper you read.

*Some important instructions:*

1. You will need a Google ID to join the meeting.
2. Login from your Laptops or tablets to get a better experience. If logging in from your phone, then keep it in landscape mode so that it mimics a laptop screen.
3. Login at least 5 minutes before the event as slots are limited to 100 with first come first basis.
4. Keep sending in your questions as they arise in your mind but in the chatbox.
5. ⁠ Please have a paper and pen with you to take notes and so the maths shown on screen. It will be very easy.

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Walking with someone you admire, a true stalwart, can lead to extraordinary experiences. In this write-up, I delve into walks with my heroes and recount some of my transformational experiences.

I would love to hear about any similar experiences you might have had. Please share with us in the comments below.

The link to the write up is below

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/walk-me-life-changing-experience-sabyasachi-sengupta-fpu7f

"I have created an infographic to illustrate the intricate connections among:

1. Varying Confidence Levels (Arrogant, Confident, Underconfident, Feeling Worthless)

2. Different Levels of Risk-Taking (Risk Taking, Comfort Zone, Underperformance)
3. Diverse Job Types (Successful Start-ups, Unsuccessful Start-ups, Jobs with Growth, Jobs without Growth or Potential Demotion)
4. Mindset Variations (Reckless Mindset, Growth Mindset, Fixed Mindset)

In this infographic, each aspect forms a continuum, envision sliding a cursor across the scales, not precisely fitting into any single category.

The pivotal element in this model is confidence level. Those situated towards the more confident end (approaching arrogance) are inclined to take more calculated risks, resulting in successful outcomes like thriving start-ups. Such individuals often exhibit a growth mindset, marked by a belief in personal growth and a readiness to embrace risks for advancement.

Conversely, those grappling with underconfidence or feelings of worthlessness tend to gravitate towards jobs lacking growth prospects, potentially leading to underperformance. They commonly adopt a fixed mindset, believing abilities to be static and steering clear of risks and challenges.
While confidence can be cultivated through consistent effort, mindsets are typically resistant to alteration through scientific methods."

Where are you on these scales currently, and which direction do you intend to go?

Use this model to reflect on your positions on these scales and consider how you might adjust your attitudes and behavior to achieve your desired career outcomes. The model also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own tendencies when it comes to confidence and risk-taking.

If you found this useful, please share it with others.

Here are a few books I've read in the last 2 years that have truly shaped my outlook on life.

I suggest reading them back-to-back to uncover a common theme that could be life-changing. Through these books, I've gained insights into productivity, focus, success, failure, incremental improvements, and fostering a growth mindset.

Got any other book recommendations to add? Let me know! 📚

Bombay Ophthalmologist Association annual conference 2024 was a mega event, the largest gathering of ophthalmologists in Mumbai.

Our founder, Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta was fortunate to present his insights and perspectives as a faculty on Retinal diseases and How one can make a huge difference being a clinician-scientist.

He also had the opportunity to perform (sing) a song live on stage.

I have organized a workshop this Friday (19th) evening and am giving away a lot of ideas that I have picked up on the topic over the years and 500+ presentations at various forums.

The idea that slides are an essential part of all presentations is a myth. Just look at TED talks, where the majority of speakers don't use slides at all. Then how do they spread their ideas worth sharing? I will discuss some great concepts in this regard.

This is great for everyone and not only restricted to a medical audience. Looking forward to seeing many of you in the session.

Register at https://senguptasresearchacademy.com/workshop

Have you heard about Mendelian Randomization (MR) and how it can be used to study causality between risk factors and disease? See this interesting 2-minute YouTube video to know what MR is.
In summary, everything we do including how much we eat, exercise, sleep and smoke/drink is determined by our genetics (that's the premise of MR). We can identify genes that are related to less and more smoking, and as it turns out, those with genes for more smoking die earlier, thereby confirming that Smoking kills.
We might have MR analysis that shows a predisposition to cancer (already BRCA1,2), diabetes, retinopathy etc, and how it could influence incidence and disease outcomes, thereby paving the way for personalised medicine.
It's not that far away with large-scale Artificial intelligence models capable of performing Genetic summary statistics from available genome-wide association study databases and MR showing disease associations.

A two minute primer on mendelian randomisation Professor George Davey Smith gives us a brief overview of Mendelian randomisation. What is it, and how does it help us to understand the causal impact of beh...

https://education.siliconindia.com/magazine/december-2023-issue-special2-data-science-training-institutes.html

My Sengupta's ReSearch Academy covered by Silicon India magazine as cover story for their annual education round up special issue for 2023.

A proud moment for me. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this journey so far.

Sengupta's Research Academy: A Leading Catalyst For Medical Research Excellence Clinical Research Training Institutes have experienced significant growth in recent years, reflecting the increasing demand for skilled...

Diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness on diabetics if not detected on time.

These are images of regressing neovascularization at the disc (NVD) in both eyes of the same patient with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) I.e abnormal blood vessels and bleeding in the retina of the eye. This is a 50-year old gentleman.

RIGHT EYE - the entire NVD has almost disappeared post PRP laser after 3 months. See the annotated image (yellow) below the main image outlining the NVD for better understanding.

LEFT eye - The large NVD has consolidated and shrunk and heaped up closer to the disc after 3 months of PRP. See the annotated image (yellow) outlining the NVD.

The real question is, do all NVD and NVE disappear completely after PRP laser? The answer is NO, all neovascularization does not disappear. Some do, without leaving a trace, some shrink but persist, and some just don't change in nature at all.

Periodic photographic documentation and comparison will help you understand the regression patters and avoid unnecessary repeat lasers, which should be reserved only for those with growing NVD/NVE despite good PRP.

Contact 099303 37303 for an appointment and eye check up with Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta

Congratulations to our founder, Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta, for being nominated in the list of top eye researchers from India by Stanford University for the year 2021.

This is an elite list of eye doctors whose research has had far reaching ramifications and influenced patient care globally.

We are very proud of Dr Sengupta. You can consult him for your eye problems, book your appointment at 9930337303 via call or WhatsApp

Was a pleasure for Dr Sengupta to deliver a keynote address at the Indore Divisional Ophthalmic society annual meeting held recently. He spoke on emergence of biosimilars and best ways to test and adopt them in our retina practice.

Call 9930337303 for an appointment with Dr Sengupta.

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Our founder Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta was recently invited to deliver a talk on the evolution of retina practice over the past decade by the AIOS. You can see this recorded talk here.

https://youtu.be/gB6RHzL_jg0

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Our founder Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta war invited to different parts of India to teach and share his wide knowledge in managing retinal diseases with colleagues. He gave 9 lectures in the past 6 weeks and travelled to different parts of the country.
To get an appointment with Dr Sengupta, call 9930337303

Our founder, Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta delivered a talk on management of diabetic retinopathy using guidelines from the latest clinical trials. This will help clinicians evolve and adopt the best practices.
Dr Sengupta is one of the leading retina specialists in Mumbai. You can get an appointment with him by calling 9930337303.

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Our founder and medical director, Dr Sengupta was invited to a conference in Kolkata where he addressed 200+ delegates and spoke on retinal diseases and their economic impacts.
Dr Sengupta has been involved in cuting edge clinical research over then last 15 years and offers tailor made treatment plans for his patients.
To get an appointment with him, call 9930337303.

On this , pledge to keep your vision safe from diabetes and get your annual eye check-up scheduled in time.

Diabetic retinopathy is very common and the risk increases with each passing year of diabetes, with maximum risk of blindness after 15 years of diabetes.

Early detection is the key to preventing irreversible blindness. You can schedule your appointment with Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta, our chief retina specialist, and get tested.

Call 9930337303 for an appointment.

Wishing all our patients and patrons a very happy, joyous, healthy and prosperous Diwali. Let's spread the light within.

Diabetes can lead to sudden vision loss by causing bleeding inside the eye called . A particularly severe form is called proliferative (shown in this image). Vision loss is easily preventable by i.e. an annual eye examination even if you feel your eyesight is perfectly normal.
Call us at 9930337303 for an appointment with Dr Sabyasachi Sengupta, our founder and an expert in managing diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases.

As we complete 3 years of existence with 2000+ patients treated so far and 350+ procedures performed, we only have gratitude in our heart -
* Gratitude towards all our patients for their faith,
* For also bringing along their loved ones to us,
* For having faith in us to give them the best solutions for their vision problems, and
* For their unwavering trust in us to do the best with integrity and right intentions.

We also thank all the doctors and eye specialists who have trusted us with retinal problems of their family members and patients, and hope that we have delivered and fulfilled expectations.

Looking forward to your continued support in the years to come.

Get vaccinated as soon as it's available to you.

Spread the word: Vaccination is key to safely resuming many of our favorite activities!

Learn more about how to talk to your friends and family about the benefits of vaccines: https://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/articles/how-can-i-talk-to-my-friends-and-family-about-getting-vaccinated-for-covid19.html

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Mucormycosis facts and myths:

There is a lot of posts about BLACK Fungus going on WhatsApp and eye specialists are getting bombarded with questions. So writing this to improve understanding of the

Mucormycosis predominantly happens to diabetics (largely older) who are poorly controlled and have taken steroids due to COVID which shoots up blood sugar to very high levels.

It usually happens after recovery from COVID, when blood sugar is exceedingly high post steroids use.

It first affects the sinuses and will cause blocked nose and nasal discharge, often blood stained or dark red (almost black). You might also see black spots in the nostrils or on the hard palate inside the mouth (the hard upper aspect)

It is treated by ENT surgeon as it's a sinus infections.

If it spreads beyond the sinus, it involves tissue around the eye, the first symptom is usually dropping of upper eye lid and seeing double vision when both eyes are open.

Next, eye movements slow down in the affected side.

Only then you get blurred vision, by which time the infection is advanced and will likely need aggressive treatment.

If caught at the right time by ENT SURGEON, a procedure called FESS (Google full form if interested) is done, infection removed and anti fungal treatment given which can salvage life.

Mucormycosis is a very rare condition and is happening more these days because of heavy and often unnecessary use of high dose steroids in diabetics.

Having COVID does not increase risk of Mucormycosis. But being an uncontrolled diabetic on steroids definitely increases risk many fold, with or without COVID.

Take home message:
1. Use steroids judiciously in diabetic,

2. Do not self medicate,

3. If using steroid, then monitor blood glucose closely.

4. If you are diabetic and have taken steroids, then be watchful for blocked nose and discharge and droopy eye lid a few days after COVID recovery.

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