Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Combination of Brinzolamide 1%/Timolol 0.5% vs. Dorzolamide 2%/Timolol 0.5% in Indian Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized Phase 3 Study.

Introduction Fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) have the potential in glaucoma management to improve efficacy due to the complementary mechanism of action of the drugs as well as compliance while reducing adverse effects by minimizing exposure to preservatives and the financial burden on the patients. FDC of brinzolamide/timolol has demonstrated efficacy and safety in multinational phase 3 studies in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and ocular hypertension. However, efficacy and safety in the Indian population are not known.

Neuro-ophthalmic presentation of COVID-19 disease: A case report.

COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, which has affected various organ systems as well. Here we report a neuro-ophthalmic presentation of pituitary apoplexy under the setting of COVID-19 infection in a middle-aged man who presented to ophthalmic emergency with sudden bilateral loss of vision along with a history of fever past 10 days. There was sluggishly reacting pupils and RT-PCR for COVID was positive.

Sac over the sac - a rare case of subcutaneous dirofilariasis over the lacrimal sac area.

Introduction: Dirofilariasis is a rare parasitic infestation in humans.

Case: A 33-year-old female from the coastal area presented with a swelling over the right lacrimal sac area. It was clinically diagnosed as a lacrimal abscess and was incised under local anaesthesia.