Dry Eye Disease: An Update on Changing Perspectives on Causes, Diagnosis, and Management.

Dry eye disease is a common clinical problem encountered by ophthalmologists worldwide. Interest in this entity has increased in recent years due to the consequences it has on the ocular surface after any surface procedure. With changing times, several new factors have come to light that can influence this disease.

Sixth cranial nerve palsy and dense cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in a child with nephrotic syndrome.

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a common glomerular disease characterised by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia, oedema and hyperlipidaemia. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare complication in children with NS. Here, we report a case of relapsing NS on steroid therapy, in a male in early childhood who presented with symptoms of headache, vomiting and double vision.

Malignant Hypertension and the Role of Ophthalmologists: A Review Article.

Malignant hypertension (MHT) is a sudden and severe increase in systemic blood pressure (BP) associated with advanced bilateral retinopathy. It comes under a broader term, called hypertensive emergency, where an acute rise in BP results in end-organ damage. The condition usually requires hospital admission and intensive care management.