International Journal of Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Successful Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Pre-existing Descemet Membrane Perforation - A Case Series

    Shreesha Kumar Kodavoor, Bijita Deb, Soundarya Balajee, Ramamurthy Dandapani

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 70-74
    Received: Jun. 16, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 30, 2020
    Published: Jul. 13, 2020
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    Abstract: Aim: To analyse the outcome of Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in cases of pre-existing DM (Descemet membrane) tear. Method: 14 eyes with pre-existing perforation (4 eyes with advanced keratoconus post collagen crosslinking and post Toric implantable collamer lens explantation and 10 eyes with post healed hydrops) who underwent DALK were... Show More
  • Unilateral Frosted Branch Angiitis Treated with Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant

    Nishikant Borse, Veena Borse

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 75-79
    Received: Jul. 17, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 24, 2020
    Published: Sep. 24, 2020
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    Abstract: Frosted branch angiitis (FBA), a relatively rare condition, is a retinal perivasculitis with severe retinal vessel sheathing resembling the frosted branches of a tree. It can be a Primary Idiopathic FBA or Secondary FBA when associated with systemic conditions like viral infections, sarcoid etc. Primary frosted branch angiitis causes characteristic... Show More
  • Demographics of Patients Using Harmful/Traditional Eye Medications in Anya Specialist Eye Clinic, Umuahia, South East Nigeria

    Kalu Anya, Nwachukwu Kennedy Ugo, Otuka Olufunmi Ijeoma, Eweputanna Lisa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 80-83
    Received: Aug. 30, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 28, 2020
    Published: Oct. 12, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Traditional eye medication (TEM) is common in Sub-Saharan Africa especially as it is part of the well practiced Traditional Alternate and Complementary Medicine. Despite several observed harmful effects and documented ocular morbidity from TEM, and the fact that the TEMs have no scientific background to their use, they are applied to th... Show More