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View article: COVID-19 Lockdown
COVID-19 Lockdown Open
Dear Editor, Teleophthalmology is already being used as a screening tool for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP, is one of the leading causes of avoidable blindness globally.[1] Early detection and tr…
View article: Spontaneous resolution of Descemet’s membrane detachment following bleb needling in a patient with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome: A case report
Spontaneous resolution of Descemet’s membrane detachment following bleb needling in a patient with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome: A case report Open
Descemet's membrane detachment (DMD) can occur as a complication of intraocular surgery or trauma. Cases of spontaneous reattachment have been rarely reported, especially in localized detachments.[1] DMDs may be treated conservatively or s…
View article: Impact of teleophthalmology during COVID-19 lockdown in a tertiary care center in South India
Impact of teleophthalmology during COVID-19 lockdown in a tertiary care center in South India Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the experience of teleconsultations addressed at our hospital in India during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Methods: This cross-sectional hospital-based study included 977 telec…
View article: Inert angle foreign body with late manifestation
Inert angle foreign body with late manifestation Open
A 26-year-old male presented with defective vision and pain in the right eye since 3 days. He gave a history of trauma to the right eye 18 years ago. Visual acuity in the right eye was 20/40. Slit-lamp examination showed circum corneal con…
View article: Study of meibomian gland dysfunction and hypercholesterolemia
Study of meibomian gland dysfunction and hypercholesterolemia Open
Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a risk factor for ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. Increased cholesterol in the meibomian gland secretion has been considered necessary for development of meibomian gland dysfunction (…