Corneal bee sting injury: a clinical conundrum.

This study outlines the clinical features and comprehensive management of three cases of corneal injury by a bee sting. The stinger removal was attempted, and in two cases, the stinger was successfully removed. In one case, a portion of the stinger broke and was left in situ without inciting any further inflammation.

Ocular fish hook injuries.

Purpose: Fishing stands out as a widely enjoyed leisure pursuit. While ocular fishing injuries are infrequent, they carry the potential for severe ocular trauma, and safe extraction of a fish hook can pose challenges. We here in report a series of 21 cases of penetrating injury to the cornea by fish hook, detailing successful surgical interventions employed for their management.

Maximizing surgical safety: Approaches to prevent intraoperative complications in manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS).

Background: In manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS), the occurrence of intraoperative complications is a recognized concern that can impact both surgical outcomes and patient safety. MSICS is widely practiced as a cost-effective alternative for cataract extraction, especially in resource-limited settings where access to phacoemulsification may be limited. However, it is important to acknowledge that MSICS is not entirely risk-free.

Prognostic factors for visual outcome after surgical repair of limbal corneal laceration at a tertiary eye care center in South India.

Purpose: To determine the factors affecting the visual outcome after surgical repair of limbal corneal lacerations at a tertiary eye care center in South India.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with limbal tears between 2011 and 2021 was conducted. Demographic information such as age, gender, cause of injury, and size of the laceration was recorded.