Comparing proximal convergence ratio in myopes.

To determine if there is a difference at all in proximal convergence to accommodation ratio (PC/ A) between 2 myopic groups. Group A: -0.50D < SE < 3.

Efficacy of premixed versus succedent administration of fentanyl and bupivacaine in subarachnoid block for lower limb surgeries: A randomised control trial.

Background And Aims: Subarachnoid block is the most commonly used anaesthesia technique for lower limb surgeries. Opioids are the most commonly used adjuvants with local anesthetics (LA). Adjuvants are given premixed with LA loaded in a single syringe.

Has Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Assessment Become the Method of Choice for Glaucoma Evaluation in Clinical Practice?

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the role of spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) as a method of choice for early glaucoma diagnosis in glaucoma suspects.

Design: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Materials And Methods: After a comprehensive ophthalmic examination and visual field analysis, 20 patients were included in each of the three groups: Normal group, possible glaucoma, definitive glaucoma, respectively.

Is LEA symbol better compared to Snellen chart for visual acuity assessment in preschool children?

To compare visual acuity using the LEA symbol chart with Snellen E test chart in preschool children of age 3-5 years. : 50 emmetropic children aged 3 to 5 years. Strabismus, amblyopia, ametropia, and any organic eye disease.

Congenital facial teratoma.

Teratomas are neoplasm composed of three germinal layers of the embryo that form tissues not normally found in the organ in which they arise. These are most common in the sacrococcygeal region and are rare in the head and neck, which account for less than 6%. An unusual case of facial teratoma in a new born, managed successfully is described here with postoperative follow up of 2 years without any recurrence.

Relationship between hs-CRP and cardiac efficiency in chronic alcoholics.

High sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a non-specific marker of inflammatory status has considerable interest focused due to its ability to predict myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial disease and sudden cardiac death. Alcoholics are known to be associated with inflammation of heart. This study was taken up to look for an association between consumption of alcoholic beverages over 10 years and serum concentration of hs-CRP.

Connective tissue naevus.

A case of non hereditary connective tissue naevus without any association with systemic complaints, in a 20-year old male is reported.

Topical formic acid puncture technique for the treatment of common warts.

Background: Warts are a common chronic skin disorder that can be cosmetically disfiguring and, depending on the location, cause inhibition of function. The presence of dozens of topical and systemic treatments for warts is a testament to the lack of a rapid, simple, uniformly effective, inexpensive, nonscarring, and painless treatment.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of 85% formic acid application, an inexpensive therapy, for the treatment of warts.