Publications by authors named "Bipul Kumer De Sarker"
Article Synopsis
- A population-based study in Bangladesh found that 3.2% of individuals aged 35 and older suffer from glaucoma, with a higher prevalence in older men.* -
- The research involved examining nearly 12,000 participants across various locations, revealing that primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) was the most common type, particularly the normal-tension variant.* -
- Findings suggest an estimated 2 million people in Bangladesh may have glaucoma, and increasing age and male gender are significant risk factors, but the results may not apply to other populations.*
Oculodermal melanocytosis (ODM), though rare, is associated with a number of sight-threatening complications including glaucoma. The purpose of this Case Series study was to determine the ophthalmic features in patients diagnosed with ODM. Here, we describe five patients presented with ODM, with the most common ocular features identified being hyperpigmentation of the conjunctiva, sclera and heterochromia iridis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: To compare the surgical outcomes of trabeculectomy versus Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in the surgical management of glaucoma in patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS).
Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on 40 eyes of secondary glaucoma in patients with SWS separated into two groups: AGV (N=20) and trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (N=20). Demographic data, intraocular pressure (IOP), visual acuity and the number anti-glaucoma medications (AGM) needed were evaluated prior to and following surgery.
Ahmed glaucoma valve implant appears to be a relatively useful drainage device in eyes with glaucoma secondary to Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS). However, early postoperative choroidal and exudative retinal detachment may occur from a rapid expansion of the choroidal hemangioma with effusion of fluid into the suprachoroidal and subretinal spaces. We report the case of a ten-year-old boy who had SWS with choroidal haemangioma and secondary glaucoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims:: To compare the efficacy and safety of trabeculectomy with Ologen versus Mitomycin C in primary glaucoma.
Materials And Methods:: This is a prospective study of patients aged 18 years and above, diagnosed with primary glaucoma randomised to having trabeculectomy with Ologen or Mitomycin C. The primary outcome measure was success of trabeculectomy defined as intraocular pressure >5 mmHg but ≤21 mmHg.