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A Case History of Internal Ophthalmomyiasis, a Rare and Devastating Disease
Shams Mohammed Noman,
Murtuza Nuruddin
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021
Pages:
154-157
Received:
7 May 2021
Accepted:
2 June 2021
Published:
15 July 2021
Abstract: To report a rare case of unilateral internal ophthalmomyiasis with complete visual loss. Method: An otherwise healthy 12 years old boy presented with redness and painful rapid loss of vision in his right eye for the past 12 days. There was no history of associated trauma. On examination, there was no perception of light in his right eye and normal vision in left eye. There was severe anterior and posterior segment inflammation which prevented the view of fundus. B-scan of the right eye showed diffuse choroidal and optic nerve thickening. Routine blood count and X-ray chest did not reveal any significant findings. In the midst of uncertainity regarding diagnosis and to relieve the patient from severe pain, enucleation of right eye was performed and histopathological examination of the specimen was done to confirm the diagnosis. Result: Histopathology report showed gross irregular inflammatory thickening of the choroid with severe granulomatous inflammation. There was an infective agent in the choroid having an outer cuticle and an irregular hyaline branching innner tube. These features were suggestive of ophthalmomyiasis of the choroid. Conclusion: Although rare, ophthalmomyiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of panuveitis. Early recognition of this condition, when tumour and other conditions are suspected, would avoid invasive surgical procedures, such as enucleation.
Abstract: To report a rare case of unilateral internal ophthalmomyiasis with complete visual loss. Method: An otherwise healthy 12 years old boy presented with redness and painful rapid loss of vision in his right eye for the past 12 days. There was no history of associated trauma. On examination, there was no perception of light in his right eye and normal ...
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Internal Audit as a Quality Assurance Tool to Ensure Staff and Patient Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
Suneeta Dubey,
Shalinder Sabherwal,
Javed Hussain Farooqui,
Prerna Garg,
Umang Mathur,
Ashok Kumar Singh
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021
Pages:
158-163
Received:
18 May 2021
Accepted:
28 June 2021
Published:
28 July 2021
Abstract: We present the process of development and implementation of an internal audit for prevention of spread of COVID-19 at a tertiary eye hospital, which can be used for further improvement of the system and be utilized by similar organizations to enhance patient and staff safety and quality of service. It is a Single center prospective audit. Based on the guidelines put forth by various international (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization) and Indian (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, All India Ophthalmological Society) authorities, preventive protocols were formulated. To ensure compliance of these protocols, audit sheets in the form of checklists and questionnaires were prepared. Facility and process audits were undertaken for registration, outpatient department and pre-surgical counseling. Pilot audits were carried out to develop more detailed audits, and implemented for one week. There was 100% compliance from the staff in personal protective equipment usage and hand hygiene. However, 21 incidents of physical distancing not being maintained by them were noted. Though there was 100% compliance in use of facemask by the staff and patients, 34.5% of patients were noticed wearing the mask improperly. It was also noted that, at the entry, thermal screening was not performed at 6/53 (11.3%) observations with no thermal screener at 3/23 instances. This study describes the process of formulating and conducting audits as a monitoring and evaluation tool, which is most relevant in ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety of patients and health care workers.
Abstract: We present the process of development and implementation of an internal audit for prevention of spread of COVID-19 at a tertiary eye hospital, which can be used for further improvement of the system and be utilized by similar organizations to enhance patient and staff safety and quality of service. It is a Single center prospective audit. Based on ...
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Treatment Burden and Quality of Life of Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) and Their Caregivers—A Review
Rupak Kanti Biswas,
Rupak Roy,
Nitin Maksane,
Maulik Bhavsar,
Ajitabha Sanyal
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021
Pages:
164-171
Received:
21 June 2021
Accepted:
9 July 2021
Published:
5 August 2021
Abstract: The growing incidence of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in India and its debilitating consequences, such as physical, psychological, and emotional stress, are a cause of significant concern. Failing eyesight due to nAMD hinders the ability of patients to perform daily tasks, leading to dependency on others – often resulting in anxiety and depression. Although treatment options such as anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGFs) are readily available, long-term treatment compliance is often compromised. Thus, it is important for health care providers to be aware of the burden associated with nAMD for both patients and caregivers. India, with its large urban and rural population base, faces varied challenges in health care accessibility and affordability. Further, there is a paucity of India-specific studies to ascertain patient and caregiver burden related to nAMD. A deeper understanding of disease awareness and treatment expectations from an Indian perspective may further help clinicians to provide optimum management to patients. The current review provides insights into the quality of life (QoL) and treatment-related burden for patients with nAMD and their caregivers. Further, it emphasizes the need of PAN-India studies to ascertain the patient and caregiver burden related to nAMD, which may assist in devising treatment algorithms and pricing policies suited to the Indian population and enable patients to receive quality eye care.
Abstract: The growing incidence of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in India and its debilitating consequences, such as physical, psychological, and emotional stress, are a cause of significant concern. Failing eyesight due to nAMD hinders the ability of patients to perform daily tasks, leading to dependency on others – often resulting in ...
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Macular Hole Following Retained Subfoveal PFCL
Navneet Mehrotra,
Gayathri Mohan,
Manish Nagpal,
Sham Talati,
Akansha Sharma
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021
Pages:
172-175
Received:
18 July 2021
Accepted:
3 August 2021
Published:
24 August 2021
Abstract: Introduction: Perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs) were first developed in 1970s as possible substitutes to erythrocytes because of their capacity to dissolve relatively large amounts of oxygen. Based on their properties, PFCL are widely used in complex retinal detachments, but they can cause complications in cases of subretinal retention. Migration of peripherally located subretinal PFCL towards the fovea is well established, but spontaneous resolution of sub-foveal PFCL without surgical evacuation or displacement has rarely been described. Case report: We report a case of a 48 year old male on whom a vitrectomy was performed for a retinal detachment with scleral tear following trauma. PFCL was used for ten days as a temporary intraocular tamponade for retinal flattening. A second vitrectomy was done to replace the PFCL with silicone oil, following which retained sub-foveal PFCL was noted. Result: Fourteen months later, a macular hole developed and PFCL disappeared. Slight superior displacement of the macular area was observed due to contraction of fibrous proliferation superiorly. There was no decrease in visual acuity. Patient was advised to undergo silicon oil removal. CONCLUSION: In the future, improved understanding of the mechanisms of spontaneous resolution may enable the development of non-surgical methods to displace sub-foveal PFCL.
Abstract: Introduction: Perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs) were first developed in 1970s as possible substitutes to erythrocytes because of their capacity to dissolve relatively large amounts of oxygen. Based on their properties, PFCL are widely used in complex retinal detachments, but they can cause complications in cases of subretinal retention. Migration of ...
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Prevalence of Amblyogenic Risk Factors in Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in a Developing Country
Usha Kaul Raina,
Shruti Bhattacharya,
Shantanu Kumar Gupta,
Varun Saini,
Banu Pavitra,
Kumar Ravinesh,
Russell Da Cruz
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021
Pages:
176-180
Received:
2 August 2021
Accepted:
23 August 2021
Published:
3 September 2021
Abstract: PURPOSE: Conventionally, congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) has been treated as an entity with no bearing on development of visual acuity and routine refraction is not done considering the volume of patients in a in a developing Asian country like India. This research was designed to study the prevalence of amblyogenic refractive error in patients with congenital NLDO, as compared to an age-matched control group, in a developing country. METHODS: In this study, 89 patients with congenital NLDO and 78 patients as age matched controls, less than 4 years of age were included at a tertiary care centre in India. All underwent a complete ocular examination and risk factors for amblyogenic refractive error were noted based on the AAPOS guidelines. RESULTS: There was no gender predisposition and no significant difference between the two groups in terms of mode of delivery, orthoptic check-up, keratometry, axial length, fundus or anterior segment examination. Amblyogenic refractive error, as defined by the AAPOS guidelines, was found in 18 (20.5%) patients in the case group compared to 3 (3.8%) in the control group, and this was as follows: astigmatism in 10, anisometropia in 5, hyperopia in 3 subjects, and myopia in 1. These risk factors were not greater in children with unilateral NLDO compared to bilateral NLDO, but both were greater than their control group. There was also no significant difference found between the two groups in terms of distribution of anisometropia. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of amblyogenic refractive error in congenital NLDO was significantly higher than in the control group. Hence, a thorough evaluation is warranted in cases of congenital NLDO for early detection amblyogenic refractive error.
Abstract: PURPOSE: Conventionally, congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) has been treated as an entity with no bearing on development of visual acuity and routine refraction is not done considering the volume of patients in a in a developing Asian country like India. This research was designed to study the prevalence of amblyogenic refractive error...
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