Analysis of sociodemographic profile of glaucoma patients with risk factors, subtypes, and disease severity in a tertiary eye care facility in Northern India.

Purpose: To study the different subtypes of glaucoma and to analyze the demographic and clinical profile of glaucoma patients along with associated risk factors in a multi-locational North Indian study.

Methods: Newly diagnosed and known glaucoma patients on treatment were enrolled in the study. Complete history was taken, and clinical evaluation was done by senior glaucoma experts.

Iridociliary measurements using the Anterion swept-source optical coherence tomography.

Purpose: Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) by a swept source can visualize the ciliary body. The study was performed for analyzing the feasibility of a new swept-source OCT (Anterion) device for measuring iris ciliary sulcus, ciliary body thickness, and iris thickness.

Methods: It is a pilot study among 30 normal young participants and hospital employees with their consent.

Acute Unilateral Hypopyon Uveitis and Secondary Glaucoma in an Adult With Relapsing Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Anterior segment infiltration in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) presenting as hypopyon uveitis in an adult is rare. We report this case as an uncommon presentation in a patient in remission after chemotherapy for ALL. In addition to the hypopyon, the patient presented with congested eye caused by secondary raised intraocular pressure.

Pigment dispersion syndrome diagnosed after photorefractive keratectomy-A case report.

Pigment dispersion syndrome predominantly affects young myopes. It is not uncommon for such patients to seek refractive surgery. It may also be encountered after an uneventful refractive surgery.

Comparison of 24-2 Faster, Fast, and Standard Programs of Swedish Interactive Threshold Algorithm of Humphrey Field Analyzer for Perimetry in Patients With Manifest and Suspect Glaucoma.

Unlabelled: PRéCIS:: Swedish Interactive Threshold Algorithm (SITA) Faster (SFR) saves considerable test time but needs further amendments for considering it to be an accurate test that can replace SITA Fast (SF) or SITA Standard (SS).

Purpose: To compare visual field results obtained using SFR, SF, and SS programs in patients with manifest and suspect glaucoma.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study involving manifest patients with glaucoma and glaucoma suspects, perimetric outcomes of SFR, SF, and SS were compared.

Endothelial corneal transplants: indications, clinical profile and surgical outcomes in a tertiary care hospital.

Background: Endothelial keratoplasties have become the surgical procedure of choice over full thickness penetrating keratoplasty for corneal decompensation because of endothelial dysfunction.

Methods: A retrospective data review was performed from February 2016 to April 2017 for all the patients who underwent endothelial keratoplasty in a tertiary care center for Indian Armed Forces.

Results: A total of 161 corneal transplants were performed; endothelial keratoplasties accounted for 34 (21.

High-altitude pulmonary oedema: Newer treatment modalities for an age-old problem.

Background & Objectives: High-altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE) continues to challenge the healthcare providers at remote, resource-constrained settings. High-altitude terrain itself precludes convenience of resources. This study was conducted to evaluate the rise in peripheral capillary saturation of oxygen (SpO) by the use of a partial rebreathing mask (PRM) in comparison to Hudson's mask among patients with HAPE.

Persistence of tetraniliprole and reduction in its residues by various culinary practices in tomato in India.

A field experiment was conducted to study the persistence and dissipation pattern of a new molecule tetraniliprole on tomato fruits and soil. Tetraniliprole was sprayed at the rate of 60 g a.i.

Anthropometric evaluation of school-going native highlanders (4-19 years of age) from the Leh-Ladakh region in India.

Background: The native population of the Ladakh region faces the unique challenges of a high-altitude environment with distinct physiological adaptations in comparison with lowlanders. However, no comprehensive data on standard anthropometric parameters for the school-going children in this populace is available.

Objectives: We aimed to study the various anthropometric parameters in the school-going native highlander population and computed measures of central tendency.

Changes in corneal thickness in patients with high-altitude pulmonary edema after systemic oxygen therapy.

Purpose: High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPO) is an acute medical emergency occurring typically in lowlanders, who ascend rapidly to heights of 3000 m or more. It presents with marked dyspnea on exertion, fatigue with minimal-to-moderate effort, prolonged recovery time, and dry cough with manifestations of cyanosis, tachycardia, tachypnea, and temperature which generally does not increase beyond 38.5°C.

Residue dynamics and risk assessment of Luna Experience® (fluopyram + tebuconazole) and chlorpyrifos on French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).

The persistence of chlorpyrifos, fluopyram, and tebuconazole was estimated in green pods, matured seeds, and soil of French beans using dispersive QuEChERS. Three foliar applications each of chlorpyrifos and a combination fungicide fluopyram + tebuconazole (Luna experience, 400 SC) were applied at 600 and 125 + 125 as a standard dose and 1200 and 250 + 250 g a.i.

Bedside Ultrasonography as an Alternative to Computed Tomography Scan for the Measurement of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter.

Background: Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) as measured by optic nerve sheath ultrasonography (ONSU) is used as a surrogate marker of intracranial pressure (ICP), especially in resource-limited settings. There is a growing interest in the use of ONSU in emergency and high-altitude setups. Notwithstanding multiple studies done on this subject, there is a paucity of data regarding standardization of techniques and comparison of ONSU with computed tomography (CT).

Comparison of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter between both eyes: A Bedside Ultrasonography Approach.

Context: Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) has long been accepted as a reliable proxy of intracranial pressure especially in critical care and bedside settings. The present consensus is to measure ONSD in both eyes and take average value, which is cumbersome and a potential cause of discomfort to the patient.

Aim: We aim to compare the values of ONSD of the right and left eye in a random sample as measured by bedside ocular ultrasonography (USG) in Indian adults.

Intravitreal dexamethasone implant versus triamcinolone acetonide for macular oedema of central retinal vein occlusion: quantifying efficacy and safety.

Purpose: Among the retinal vascular diseases, burden of retinal vein occlusion is most common immediately after diabetic retinopathy. Intravitreal corticosteroids are gaining popularity in managing macular edema (ME) of RVO. Our study compares efficacy and safety of intravitreal triamcinolone (IVTA) and dexamethasone implant (IVD) over 6 months.

Validation of QuEChERS analytical technique for organochlorines and synthetic pyrethroids in fruits and vegetables using GC-ECD.

In the present day scenario of increasing awareness and concern about the pesticides, it is very important to ensure the quality of data being generated in pesticide residue analysis. To impart confidence in the products, terms like quality assurance and quality control are used as an integral part of quality management. In order to ensure better quality of results in pesticide residue analysis, validation of analytical methods to be used is extremely important.

To assess knowledge and attitude of parents toward children suffering from strabismus in Indian subcontinent.

Purpose: Strabismus and anisometropia are the most common causes of amblyopia. It can be easily prevented or treated if detected early. With the changing socio-cultural-economic milieu of the society, the perspectives of strabismus in society are gradually changing but still adequate knowledge, awareness, and attitude of parents toward strabismus will help in preventing amblyopia and aid in the proper psychosocial adaptation of such children.

Corneal Thickness in Highlanders.

Unlabelled: Patyal, Sagarika, Amit Arora, Arun Yadav, and Vijay K. Sharma. Corneal thickness in highlanders.

Managing High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema with Oxygen Alone: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Yanamandra, Uday, Velu Nair, Surinderpal Singh, Amul Gupta, Deepak Mulajkar, Sushma Yanamandra, Konchok Norgais, Ruchira Mukherjee, Vikrant Singh, Srinivasa A. Bhattachar, Sagarika Patyal, and Rajan Grewal. High-altitude pulmonary edema management: Is anything other than oxygen required? Results of a randomized controlled trial.