Publications by authors named "Jyoti Sapkota"

Introduction: Graft failure is a common complication following keratoplasty requiring repeat keratoplasty (re-KP).

Objectives: To determine the indications and outcome of repeat keratoplasty at a tertiary eye care centre in Nepal.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study of 78 patients who underwent re-KP for graft failure in Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology from Jan 2015 to Dec 2020.

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Introduction: Corneal squamous neoplasia is less common than that of conjunctiva and can cause diagnostic confusion.

Case: A 40-year-old male presented with gradual onset blurring of vision in left eye for 8 weeks. He had received treatment for dry eyes, then for herpetic dendritic keratitis, but without improvement.

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Introduction: Vitamin A deficiency leads to a wide spectrum of ocular manifestations ranging from conjunctival xerosis to corneal ulceration and perforation. Penetrating keratoplasty along with vitamin A supplementation can save the eye and useful vision.

Case: A 10-year-old boy presented with decreased vision in both eyes for 3 months.

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