Publications by authors named "Fathima Allapitchai"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) in treating acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) in children and young adults, particularly related to increased screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Researchers analyzed data from 27 patients who received BTX-A injections to correct misalignment of the eyes caused by excessive use of devices like laptops and smartphones, focusing on the changes in eye deviation and binocular vision post-treatment.
- Results indicated that BTX-A was effective, with significant improvements in eye alignment and visual function noted, especially when treatment was administered early after symptom onset.
Article Synopsis
- Manual small incision cataract surgery (SICS) is a safe and cost-effective alternative to phacoemulsification, particularly beneficial for patients in developing countries and for complex cases in developed nations.
- The new "Tunnel stamp" device assists novice surgeons in making precise sclero corneal tunnels (SCTs) by guiding incision lengths and shapes, thereby reducing complications.
- Future plans involve designing the device in transparent flexible silicon and in various sizes to cater to different cataract types, improving alignment and overall surgical outcomes.
Purpose: To find out parents' knowledge, attitude, and treatment practice (KAP) toward pediatric eye problems and to assess the effect of demographic factors such as gender, age, educational status, and number of children on KAP.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in a hospital setting. Two hundred parents were randomly selected for the questionnaire.
Management of pediatric subluxated cataract and different methods to face the challenges.
Indian J Ophthalmol
February 2023
Background: Traumatic cataracts present in multiple and different forms. Based on the nature of injury, it necessitates a customized approach for individual case. Capsulorhexis and in the bag intraocular lens (IOL) placement are vital for long term centration of pediatric IOLs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anomalous head posture (AHP) measurement is crucial in the management of nystagmus and incomitant strabismus and also during follow-up assessments. The types of AHP include chin posture, head tilt, and face turn. Goniometer is a low-cost tool widely used to measure head posture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess the refractive status and anisometropia in children with unilateral and bilateral congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO).
Methods: Consecutive children newly diagnosed with CNLDO were prospectively enrolled from November 2017 to May 2019. A complete ophthalmic evaluation including cycloplegic refraction was performed followed by appropriate intervention.
Technique of using Cionni capsular tension ring in the management of of ectopia lentis cases.
Indian J Ophthalmol
February 2022
Background: Ectopia lentis is a condition that compromises vision in childhood by inducing either double vision or aphakic visual axis. Correction of lens status is of prime importance to prevent amblyopia or sensory strabismus.
Purpose: Placing an intraocular lens (IOL) in the bag in such cases will maintain aqueous vitreous barrier but it is a difficult task.
We herein describe a novel device to contain droplets and aerosols during phacoemulsification. We modified the silicon phaco test chamber into an aerosol containment chamber (ACC) by shortening the chamber and making a pear-shaped opening at one aspect of its tip. The ACC was fitted over phaco tip such that 4-5 mm of phaco tip and sleeve was exposed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: 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 teleconsultations presenting between April 1st and May 31, 2020. A two-level protocol was implemented to triage the calls.
We report a case of esotropia with high hyperopia in a 3-year-old female child. She was initially treated with hyperopic correction and noted to have residual esotropia, which was diagnosed as partial accommodative esotropia. Later when she presented with headache, she was diagnosed to have an intracranial tumour.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To report the results of treating children with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) using a monotherapy of topical tacrolimus 0.03%.
Methods: This was a prospective, nonrandomized observational study of children newly diagnosed with VKC.
Purpose: To determine the characteristics and risk factors for the development of glaucoma after cataract surgery in children seen at a major referral tertiary eye centre in South India.
Methods: This is a retrospective review of the medical records of consecutive patients seen at the glaucoma/paediatric eye clinic of the centre, with a diagnosis of glaucoma secondary to aphakia/pseudophakia over a 5-year period.
Results: There were 21 eyes of 14 children that developed glaucoma and 23 eyes of 12 children were selected as control.