Publications by authors named "Lalitha Cs"

Introduction: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) has become a significant issue for individuals working on computers and digital devices for extended periods. The ocular and periocular symptoms and signs associated with CVS are a major concern, affecting individuals physically and financially. Additionally, CVS has been linked to the rapid progression of myopia, exacerbating the situation.

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A mature, hypermature, or white cataract needs posterior segment evaluation before surgery for prognostification. Ultrasonography is the preferred method for this. White cataract or intumescent cataract risks intraoperative capsulorhexis running out leading to devastating complications due to high intralenticular pressure.

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  • * Ocular syphilis can cause uveitis at any stage and is diagnosed through both an eye exam and serologic testing.
  • * A case of necrotizing retinitis in an HIV-positive patient that didn't respond to antivirals was later diagnosed as syphilis; the patient improved after receiving intravenous antibiotics, highlighting the need for awareness and early treatment.
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Therapeutic contact lens used in the treatment of non-infective corneal pathologies are prone to infection by microorganisms like bacteria, protozoa and fungi. Bacteria cause the majority of contact lens-related infections. Although rare, fungal invasion of soft contact lenses is a potentially severe complication which may cause keratitis and more fulminating infections.

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Conjunctival capillary haemangiomas are very rare above 40 years of age group, with few cases reported in the literature. Adding to the scanty literature of this uncommon vascular tumour, we present the case of a 45-year-old man who presented with a nodular growth in the conjunctiva without any associated systemic diseases or cutaneous lesion. Excisional biopsy of the mass was done.

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This case report describes a rare presentation of presumed brain stem tuberculoma in a 28-year-old male who presented with acute onset of third cranial nerve palsy with contralateral hemiparesis (Weber syndrome) and upgaze palsy. Isolated midbrain tuberculoma is rare, presenting with varied clinical manifestations and radiological findings posing as a diagnostic dilemma. Weber syndrome is commonly caused by midbrain infarct secondary to occlusion of branches of the posterior cerebral artery and rarely from a tuberculoma.

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