Rare persistent kerato-acanthoma of left lower eyelid: a case report.

A 45-year-old man presented with a mass in left lower eyelid. On examination, the mass was diagnosed as kerato-acanthoma. The mass was excised and excision biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.

Ocular effects of long term use of topical steroids among children and adolescents with vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a prospective observational study.

Topical steroids were often irrationally used on long term basis for quick relief from ocular discomfort of inflammatory eye conditions like vernal keratoconjunctivitis in spite of their well known deleterious ocular effects. The present study was undertaken to determine the ocular effects of long term use of topical steroids among the patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis and also to evaluate the ocular responses after withdrawal of steroids. The prospective observational study was carried out in a tertiary eye care centre of West Bengal.

Rare association of retinitis pigmentosa and Marfan's syndrome--a case report.

A 25 years old male patient presented with long stature with disproportionately long limbs and digits (arachnodactyly). Examination of cardiovascular system showed mitral regurgitation and dilatation of aortic root. Slit lamp examination showed bilateral superotemporal dislocation of lens.

Ocular manifestations in children with cerebral palsy.

To evaluate the prevalence of ocular abnormalities among children with cerebral palsy, 140 patients with age between 6 months and 16 years were selected and the overall incidence of ocular abnormalities in this study was 42.1%. Two major ocular abnormalities identified in these cases were strabismus in 36.

Tissue adhesive in ophthalmology.

Tissue adhesive in ophthalmology is commonly used for corneal wound and restricted for superficial closure. Only synthetic adhesive available is butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. However, if it gets between the wound margins it inhibits healing by forming impervious barrier.

Clinicobacteriological study of chronic dacryocystitis in adults.

Chronic dacryocystitis is the inflammation of lacrimal sac, frequently caused by bacteria. Obstruction of nasolacrimal duct converts the lacrimal sac a reservoir of infection. It is a constant threat to cornea and orbital soft tissue.

A study of sleeping disorders in blind patients.

An internal 24-hour biological clock working in tandem with external environmental cues like bright light regulates our daily rhythms specially sleep-wake cycle. In a blind individual, due to absence of external cue endogenous rhythm may take upper hand and free running of sleep-wake cycle starts without any synchronicity with day-night cycle, creating ground for sleep disorders. To evaluate the frequency of sleep disorders, 65 blind individuals without any comorbid medical or surgical problem were interviewed according to the criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder-IV (DSM-IV).