Deeksha Katoch, MBBS, MHS
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2026
Normative axial length growth references in preterm and term infants for clinical use in early onset glaucoma.
Kaushik S, Dhariwal P, Verma P, Kaushik R, Katoch D, Sukhija J, Kaur S, Singh M, Thattaruthody F, Pandav S. Normative axial length growth references in preterm and term infants for clinical use in early onset glaucoma. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2026, bjo-2026-329568. PMID: 42185033, DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2026-329568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreterm infantsPostmenstrual ageTerm-born childrenGrowth referencesAxial lengthHealthy term-born childrenAxial length growthEarly onset glaucomaMean axial lengthMean gestational ageElevated intraocular pressureWeeks postmenstrual ageAssessment of glaucomaPreterm periodUltrasonic biometryCross-sectional studyOcular growthTerm infantsGestational ageIntraocular pressureGlaucoma evaluationTerm childrenPretermBirth weightPositive associationOutcomes of Post-Traumatic Pediatric Endophthalmitis Following 25-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy.
Markan A, Gupta A, Tripathi M, Rana V, Dogra M, Chauhan D, Katoch D, Singh S, Bansal R, Gupta V, Singh R, Tigari B. Outcomes of Post-Traumatic Pediatric Endophthalmitis Following 25-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy. Czech And Slovak Ophthalmology 2026, 82: 1-5. PMID: 41996231, DOI: 10.31348/2026/17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBest-corrected visual acuityPars plana vitrectomyPars plana lensectomyIntraocular foreign bodyPost-traumatic endophthalmitisRetinal detachmentPlana vitrectomyRetinal attachmentPreoperative best-corrected visual acuityTime of pars plana vitrectomyRate of infection resolutionFunctional outcomesOpen globe injuriesMinimum follow-upGram-positive cocciTime of onsetAnatomical successLens statusMicrobiological positivityOil tamponadePediatric endophthalmitisGlobe injuriesVisual acuityInfection resolutionPreoperative parametersDouble Annulus in SPATA7 Rod Cone Dystrophy
Sharma M, Hasan S, Katoch D. Double Annulus in SPATA7 Rod Cone Dystrophy. Ophthalmology Retina 2026 PMID: 41837922, DOI: 10.1016/j.oret.2026.02.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of age-related maculopathy susceptibility 2, high-temperature requirement A serine peptidase 1, and complement factor H genetic variants on clinical phenotypes of age-related macular degeneration
Ranga D, Kaur S, Nallabelli N, Sharma S, Tigari B, Dogra M, Katoch D, Sharma S, Singh R, Singh N. Impact of age-related maculopathy susceptibility 2, high-temperature requirement A serine peptidase 1, and complement factor H genetic variants on clinical phenotypes of age-related macular degeneration. Indian Journal Of Ophthalmology 2026, 74: 279-285. PMID: 41581044, PMCID: PMC12947101, DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1395_25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-related macular degenerationAge-related macular degeneration patientsChoroidal neovascular membranePigment epithelial detachmentRetinal pigment epitheliumGenotype-phenotype correlationOptical coherence tomographyClinical phenotypeSingle-nucleotide polymorphismsMacular degenerationG-CSFCytokine profilePhenotypes of age-related macular degenerationAge-related macular degeneration pathogenesisAge-related maculopathy susceptibility 2Granulocyte colony-stimulating factorMaculopathy susceptibility 2Association of single-nucleotide polymorphismsG-CSF levelsIrreversible vision lossBead-based multiplex immunoassaySerum cytokine levelsColony-stimulating factorLevels of erythropoietinSystemic cytokine profileMicrocephaly with or without chorioretinopathy, lymphedema, and mental retardation syndrome as a rare cause of chorio-retinal atrophy in a young child – A case report and review of literature
Kaur P, Kumari A, Arora A, Daniel R, Katoch D, Kaur A. Microcephaly with or without chorioretinopathy, lymphedema, and mental retardation syndrome as a rare cause of chorio-retinal atrophy in a young child – A case report and review of literature. Indian Journal Of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 2026, 6: 23-26. DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_276_25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly recognitionDiagnostic valueDe novo heterozygous deletionChorio-retinal atrophyBilateral pedal edemaDiagnosis of microcephalyWhole-exome sequencingFundus examinationChorioretinal atrophyPedal edemaCDNA analysisChorioretinal lacunaeDysmorphic featuresMultidisciplinary careCase reportSyndromic featuresHeterozygous deletionExome sequencingGenetic analysisSyndrome presentationMental retardation syndromeGenetic testingMicrocephalyRetardation syndromeChorioretinopathy
2025
Assessing the Role of Statins as an Adjunctive Anti-VEGF Therapy for Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Markan A, Agarwal A, Katoch D, Bhadadaxys S, Gupta V, Bansal R. Assessing the Role of Statins as an Adjunctive Anti-VEGF Therapy for Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Romanian Journal Of Ophthalmology 2025, 69: 519-527. PMID: 41971206, PMCID: PMC13065104, DOI: 10.22336/rjo.2025.80.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsAtorvastatinDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic RetinopathyDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFluorescein AngiographyFollow-Up StudiesHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsIntravitreal InjectionsMacula LuteaMacular EdemaMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRanibizumabTomography, Optical CoherenceTreatment OutcomeVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVisual AcuityConceptsClinically significant macular edemaBest-corrected visual acuityCentral macular thicknessAnti-VEGF therapyLow-dose atorvastatinNon-proliferative diabetic retinopathySignificant macular edemaHigh-dose atorvastatinSerum VEGF levelsMacular edemaGroup ADose-dependent effectGroup BMacular thicknessAnatomical outcomesAnti-VEGFVisual acuityLoading doseStatin therapyVEGF levelsDose-dependent effects of statinsLoading doses of intravitreal ranibizumabManagement of diabetic macular edemaCentral macular thickness reductionDoses of intravitreal ranibizumabComparison Between 3D Heads-Up Display System and Standard Operating Microscope in Diabetic Vitrectomy for Tractional Retinal Detachment
Bazgain K, Parmar U, Katoch D, Tigari B, Dogra M, Singh R. Comparison Between 3D Heads-Up Display System and Standard Operating Microscope in Diabetic Vitrectomy for Tractional Retinal Detachment. Romanian Journal Of Ophthalmology 2025, 69: 544-551. PMID: 41971219, PMCID: PMC13065151, DOI: 10.22336/rjo.2025.83.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTractional retinal detachmentPars plana vitrectomyStandard operating microscopeProliferative diabetic retinopathyShorter surgical timeSurgical timeAnatomical successRetinal detachmentVisual recoveryOperating microscopeCause of vision lossFavorable visual outcomeFavorable visual recoveryHeads-up display systemProspective interventional studyBCVA improvementDiabetic vitrectomyEndoillumination levelsPlana vitrectomyRetinal reattachmentVisual outcomeVisual acuityIntraoperative variablesPostoperative complicationsVision lossDiagnostic Accuracy of Pediatrician-performed Digital Retinal Imaging with 3nethra neo for ROP Screening: Authors’ Reply
Garg A, Kumar J, Katoch D, Kumar P, Dutta S. Diagnostic Accuracy of Pediatrician-performed Digital Retinal Imaging with 3nethra neo for ROP Screening: Authors’ Reply. Indian Journal Of Pediatrics 2025, 93: 102-102. PMID: 41353700, DOI: 10.1007/s12098-025-05852-9.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersOutcomes of pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in a tertiary care center in North India
Urmila, Parmar U, Katoch D, Tigari B, Dogra M, Singh R. Outcomes of pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in a tertiary care center in North India. Indian Journal Of Ophthalmology 2025, 73: 1640-1646. PMID: 41148019, PMCID: PMC12659836, DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_912_25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBest-corrected visual acuityPediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachmentRhegmatogenous retinal detachmentPars plana vitrectomyAnatomical successScleral bucklingFunctional successFollow-upRetinal detachmentPostoperative best-corrected visual acuityLong-term follow-upCombined scleral bucklingOptimal visual rehabilitationPrimary anatomical successOutcome measuresTertiary care centerTertiary care hospitalPrimary outcome measureSecondary outcome measuresPlana vitrectomyHigh myopiaOphthalmic findingsVisual rehabilitationVisual acuitySurgical strategySnail shell on moon appearance: cataracta nigra over coloboma
Sharma M, Sharma D, Chaitanya Y, Dokania H, Katoch D. Snail shell on moon appearance: cataracta nigra over coloboma. QJM 2025, 118: 941-942. PMID: 40833032, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcaf196.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVitreous hemorrhageVisual acuityAnterior segment examinationDense vitreous hemorrhagePars plana vitrectomyPosterior segment visualizationPatient's visual acuityColobomatous areaPlana vitrectomySegment examinationIris colobomaFemale presentingCataractous lensColobomaSegment visualizationHemorrhageVitrectomyAcuityNigraPhacofragmentationPatients
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