Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a benign condition that mostly resolves spontaneously on its own, even though it may be very alarming for the patients. Multiple causes of subconjunctival hemorrhage-incl ... Read More
In recent years, Applanation tonometry using the Goldmann instrument has become the gold standard in the assessment of intraocular pressure. Unfortunately, it is often not recognized that there are nu ... Read More
Purpose: To compare the incidence of posterior capsular opacification after implantation of Hydrophobic Acrylic and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lenses (IOLs). Material & Methods: A ... Read More
Purpose: To compare the results of simple trabeculectomy with trabeculectomy using Mitomycin–C (MMC) intraoperatively. Material and Methods: This is hospital based descriptive study conducted a ... Read More
Purpose:: To determine the diagnostic use of B-Scan in the detection of vitreoretinal pathologies in patients with vitreous opacities. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department ... Read More
Purpose. The objective of this study is to compare the frequency of Neodymium YAG laser capsulotomy in eyes receiving silicon foldable posterior chamber intraocular lenses with those receiving acrylic ... Read More
Purpose: To compare the findings of contact and immersion techniques of biometry before cataract surgery Material and Mathods: This cross sectional comparative study was conducted in the Department o ... Read More
Purpose: The study was designed to evaluate the role of contrast enhanced CT scan as a non invasive test in the detection of optic nerve involvement in retinoblastoma. Material and Methods: This retr ... Read More
The millennium started with a gift for the evergrowing blind population of the world, especially in the developed world, where age-related macular degeneration (AMD) ranked as the leading cause of unp ... Read More
Purpose: The clinical and microbiological findings in a chronic case of lacrimal canaliculitis due to Actinomyces are described. Material and Methods: A 55-year-old woman presented with a one year hi ... Read More
Purpose: To evaluate the safety profile of intracameral moxifloxacinin 0.5% ophthalmic solution in terms of anterior chamber (AC) reaction and endothelial toxicity. Material and Methods: This prospec ... Read More
Purpose: To evaluate the visual outcome of secondary anterior and posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and to compare their results. Material and Methods: The study was conducted fro ... Read More
Purpose: To evaluate the patients with PBCC of eye lid and to demonstrate outcome of clinically controlled tumor excision method and to correct significant functional and cosmetic blemish. Mate ... Read More
Purpose: To study the prevalence of complications of anterior uveitis and share the experience of their management. Material and Methods: The study was conducted at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centr ... Read More
Purpose: To describe the difficulties faced by a phacoemulsification (phaco) surgeon switching to Micro incision cataract surgery (MICS) - bimanual phaco so that others are better prepared when starti ... Read More
Purpose: Astigmatism is a common refractive problem and is especially significant in children because of its effect on visual development. In this article we have analysed relative distribution ... Read More
Purpose: Qualitative studies focusing on the use of home remedies and traditional medicines for eye health are lacking. We explored the use of eye remedies and traditional eye medicines (referred to h ... Read More
Purpose: To evaluate clinical presentation and inheritance patterns in patients of retinitis pigmentosa. Material and Methods: This study was conducted in the department of Ophthalmology, Dow Univers ... Read More
Purpose: Evaluation and comparison of IOP control and visual outcome after phacotrabeculectomy and conventional combined surgery in cases of co-existing cataract and primary open angle glaucoma. Mate ... Read More
Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), a common retinal vascular disorder, remains an important cause of visual loss. Patients generally present with painless visual loss in the affected eye. Th ... Read More
Reporting a case of 30 years old man who presented with pain and blurring in his right eye in an offsite ophthalmic consulting clinic of The Aga Khan university hospital. On the basis of history and c ... Read More
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the main culprit to initiate the cascade of angiogenesis in a variety of chorioretinal neovascular disorders such as neovascular age-related macular degene ... Read More
Purpose: To determine whether operative subconjunctival antibiotic is an effective method to prevent postoperative endophthalmitis after Cataract and Glaucoma surgeries. Material and Methods: The stu ... Read More
Purpose: To investigate the level of pain in both phacoemulsicification and extra capsular cataract extraction using topical anesthesia with proparacain hydrochloride 0.5% as an alternate to peribulba ... Read More
Purpose: To determine the clinical outcome of an Intravitreal Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema. Material and Methods: The Study included 16 patients (32 ... Read More
Purpose: To evaluate the outcome of penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) at a corneal unit in Pakistan. Material and Methods: Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) alone or triple procedure (PKP combined with ext ... Read More
Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the reliability of visual field examination in glaucoma patients undergoing perimetery for the first time on Octopus 300 series perimeter. Materials ... Read More
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of temporary tarsorrhaphy using super glue in the management of corneal disorders. Material and Methods: A retrospective chart review of 46 consecut ... Read More
Purpose: Ultrasonography is an important tool for evaluating the posterior segment in eyes with opaque media. Material and Method: The study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, Civil Ho ... Read More
Purpose: The risk factors for strabismus among Nigerian children have not been adequately determined despite the fact that strabismus is a significant cause of visual impairment among them. This study ... Read More
Purpose: Tear TNF-α, IL-1α, and IL-6 levels were investigated in patients with active trachoma. Material and Methods: Fifteen eyes of 15 patients with active trachoma were included in this study. Act ... Read More
Research is a prescribed method of uncovering or discovering the mysteries of nature. It is therefore truly considered the spring of knowledge and understanding and the only straight road which leads ... Read More
A 50 years old patient with snake bite presented with endogenous endophthalmitis, was thoroughly investigated and treated. Various ocular complications with snake bite have been reported before ... Read More
Endophthalmitis is a devastating complication occurring in a few cases after cataract surgery but resulting in profound morbidity. Thus every eye surgeon should remain vigilant to avoid it. Th ... Read More
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of topical 2% cyclosporin eye drops in patients with active vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Material and Methods: Thirty seven patients with active vernal keratoconjunct ... Read More
Purpose: Giant Retinal Tear (GRT) as a cause of retinal detachment is uncommon in children. Their associations and surgical outcome in children of 16 years and less are not well described. Material a ... Read More
Purpose: To assess the demographic characteristics and indications for evisceration. Material and Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, Khyber Institute of Ophthalmic ... Read More
Purpose: To observe the intraocular pressure and visual acuity before and after the combined procedure with an observation on the intraoperative complications in patients with pseudoexfoliatio ... Read More
Purpose: To determine the surgical outcome of blocked lacrimal pathway. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study of 144 patients admitted in Naseer Teaching Hospital Peshawar from January ... Read More
Purpose: To determine the incidence of anti-hepatitis C Virus in patients undergoing eye surgery. Material and Method: The study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology Liaquat University of ... Read More
Purpose: To study the safety and efficacy of Moxifloxacin in bacterial keratitis. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the department of Ophthalmology, Lahore General Hospital and Civil H ... Read More
Purpose: Patients planned/admitted for cataract surgery have a fear of worst pain due to peribulbar injection for anaesthesia rather than surgery itself. The principal objective and aim of this eviden ... Read More
Purpose: To assess the role of perfluoroperhydrophenanthrene (vitreon) PFCL as an internal tamponade agent in complicated retinal detachment with regard to anatomical reattachment, visual outcome and ... Read More
Post operative endophthalmitis is a grave complication with disastrous consequences refer to a review article on this important topic by Khawaja Khalid Shoaib page 111 of present issue and an unusual ... Read More
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