Dr. Krishna prasad K is a renowned Ophthalmologist and an expert in phacoemulsification and refractive surgery. He is a member of several associations including the All India Ophthalmological Society and Karnataka Ophthalmic Society. He is the chairman of the Vision Committee, Government of Karnataka. With the increasing use of technology in medical practice, several practitioners prefer the use of sophisticated equipment, in several conditions, such as dry eyes, the use of modern equipment should be preferred.
However, the equipment requires continuous management and maintenance cost. An ophthalmologist should, therefore, consider several factors such as the actual need of particular equipment and the location of the healthcare facility, before purchasing equipment. In this exclusive commentary, Dr. Krishna Prasad Kudlu discusses selecting the equipment and analyzing the need for…
