A histopathological study of ophthalmic lesions.

Ophthalmic lesions include a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from benign lesions to precancerous lesions and malignant lesions. The diagnosis of these lesions is based on the clinical as well as histopathological features. This was a prospective study of ophthalmic lesions conducted in the department of pathology of Nepal Medial College teaching hospital over a period of one year (September 2012 - August 2013).

Pattern of refractive errors among patients at a tertiary hospital in Kathmandu.

A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out to determine the pattern of refractive errors among patients attending the out patient department, Department of Ophthalmology, Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital. A total of 1100 patients were evaluated, (male 43.67%; female 56.

Profile of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Nepal: a hospital based study.

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) or Spring Catarrh is recurrent, chronic, allergic conjunctivitis occurring in prepubertal age-group during spring and summer season. Though this is a self-limiting disorder, it often leads to visual impairment due to secondary corneal complications if not treated during active stage of the illness. Apart from this, the illness is known to affect the productivity and quality of life in school going children due to absenteeism and limitations to outdoor activities.

Pattern of fungal isolates in cases of corneal ulcer in the western periphery of Nepal.

Purpose: To find out the epidemiologic features in 686 consecutive cases of fungal keratitis presenting in a tertiary eye hospital in the western region of Nepal.

Materials And Methods: A prospective hospital - based study was carried out on 1880 consecutive patients presenting with corneal ulcer in the outpatient department and cornea clinic of Lumbini Eye Institute, Bhairawa, Nepal. The socio-demographic data, predisposing risk factors, prior treatment modalities, laboratory results and the distribution pattern of fungus species were analyzed.

Scleral buckle surgery for pseudophakic and aphakic retinal detachment in western Nepal.

Introduction: Retinal detachment remains one of the most serious complications of cataract surgery. Treatment of this condition has represented a challenge for vitreoretinal surgeons.Scleral buckle (SB) surgery is one of the treatment options in pseudophakic and aphakic retinal detachment (RD).