A fungal epidemic amidst a viral pandemic: Risk factors for development of COVID-19 associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in India.

Purpose: To study the risk factors for development of COVID-19 associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

Methods: Multi-centric retrospective case-control study conducted from October 2020 to May 2021. Cases comprised of consecutive patients of COVID-19-associated ROCM (CA-ROCM) presenting at the participating ophthalmic institutes.

Rhino-orbital mucormycosis following COVID-19 in previously non-diabetic, immunocompetent patients.

Purpose: To report a series of 13 immunocompetent patients who developed new-onset uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) following COVID-19 infection and presented as rhino-orbital mucormycosis (ROM).

Method: Retrospective study.

Results: A total of 127 patients of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) were evaluated at four centres in India.

Simultaneous Bilateral Orbital Cellulitis With Meningitis Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Immunocompetent Infant.

The authors report a rare case of fulminant bilateral orbital cellulitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus associated with meninigitis in a neonate. The clinical, laboratory, photographic, and radiological records are reviewed. A 17-day-old female infant presented with swelling over both upper eyelids and proptosis in both eyes.

Giant Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor of the Orbit: A Clinicopathological Analysis and Review of the Literature.

Aim: To describe and review the clinical, radiological, and histopathological characteristics of an orbital perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa).

Methods: A systematic review of clinical records, radiological investigations, microscopic features, and immunohistochemical characteristics was done.

Results: A 9-year-old female child presented with a year-long history of a large orbital mass associated with painless, progressive proptosis of the right eye.

Nontraumatic subperiosteal orbital hemorrhage following upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Subperiosteal hemorrhages are typically the result of blunt orbital or facial trauma. Nontraumatic subperiosteal hemorrhages are uncommon and are usually attributed to increase in central venous pressure and bleeding disorders. Here, we report the case of a 38-year-old female who underwent an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and developed bilateral nontraumatic subperiosteal hemorrhages that resolved with conservative treatment.

Actinomycetes canaliculitis complicating congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in an infant.

Actinomyces israelii is a Gram-positive anaerobic organism commonly associated with canaliculitis in adults. Pediatric canaliculitis is relatively rare, especially in infancy. We report the case of an 11-month-old boy who presented with co-existing canaliculitis and congenital nasolacrimal obstruction.

Patient perceptions regarding the use of smart devices for medical photography: results of a patient-based survey.

Aim: To assess patient perceptions regarding medical photography and the use of smart devices, namely mobile phones and tablets for medical photography.

Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 280 consecutive adult patients who presented to the oculoplastics clinic at a tertiary eye care centre. The responses were tabulated and analysed.

Salmonella Typhi Associated Endogenous Endophthalmitis: A Case Report and a Review of Literature.

Aim: To report a rare case of Salmonella typhi associated endogenous endophthalmitis in an immunocompetent male and to review the available literature.

Methods: Retrospective chart review.

Results: A 28-year-old immunocompetent male presented with a 3-day-old history of pain, redness and diminished vision in his left eye.

Orbital Cellulitis with Endogenous Panophthalmitis Caused by Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus in Pregnancy.

Orbital cellulitis along with panophthalmitis is uncommon. The causes are usually trauma-related or endogenous. The prognosis in terms of globe salvage is very poor, with most cases usually requiring enucleation or evisceration of the affected eye.

An Unusual Eyelid Mass of Cysticercosis: A Twist in the Tale.

Cysticercosis is a parasitic infestation caused by the larval form of the tapeworm, Taenia solium (T. solium). The common sites for cysticerosis include the brain, eyes, and skeletal muscle.

Vincristine-Induced Neuropathy Presenting as Ptosis and Ophthalmoplegia in a 2-Year-Old Boy.

Vincristine is used in the treatment of leukemias, solid tumors, and lymphomas. A case of a 2-year-old boy undergoing treatment for leukemia who developed sudden onset bilateral ptosis and ophthalmoplegia along with generalized neuropathy due to vincristine's neurotoxic effects is presented. He was successfully treated with pyridoxine and pyridostigmine.

Vision Loss due to Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Following Embolization in a Case of a Giant Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma.

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) is a benign, vascular, and locally aggressive tumor that arises in the nasal cavity, extending into the nasopharynx and often in to the orbit. It may rarely present to the ophthalmologist with proptosis and optic neuropathy. Preoperative embolization of JNA is done before surgical resection.