Our experience with transcanalicular laser-assisted endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (TCLADCR) in patients of chronic dacryocystitis with deviated nasal septum.

The purpose of this study is to study the operative difficulties and success rate of transcanalicular laser-assisted endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in patients of chronic dacryocystitis with deviated nasal septum (DNS). A prospective interventional clinical study of 36 consecutive patients suffering from chronic dacryocystitis with nasolacrimal duct obstruction with DNS undergoing primary TCLADCR from March to June 2011 was carried out. Diode laser was used to create a 16-mm(2) ostium which was enlarged to 64 mm(2) using Blakesley's forceps.

Serial sub-conjunctival 5-Fluorouracil for early recurrent anophthalmic contracted socket.

Background: To evaluate the effects and side-effects of serial sub-conjunctival injections of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in early postoperative period for recurrent anophthalmic contracted socket.

Methods: Retrospective comparative case series at tertiary eye care centre including fifteen adult patients with features of postoperative recurrent socket contraction after buccal mucosal graft. Group A comprised eight patients treated with 10 mg weekly sub-conjunctival injection of 5-FU in the fornices.

Lower eyelid suspension using polypropylene suture for the correction of punctal ectropion.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and complications of lower eyelid suspension with the modified Safdarjung hospital technique using 5:0 polypropylene suture for punctal ectropion.

Study Design: Prospective case series.

Method: Thirty one eyelids in 19 patients with mild and moderate ectropion and all types of laxity including involutional and paralytic were included.

Primary localized amyloidosis presenting as a tarsal mass: report of two cases.

Amyloidosis and its ophthalmic manifestations are rare. The unusual presentation can result in diagnostic delay and increase ocular morbidity. Additionally, there are various predisposing conditions and systemic involvement can affect various organs.