2017

Refractive Surgery in NepalRefractive surgery is the surgical procedures that correct refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia) to reduce your dependence on prescription eyeglasses and/or contact…

What is Tonometry Tonometry is the procedure that is performed by eye care professionals to measure the intraocular pressure (IOP), the fluid pressure inside the eye. This procedure is one of the important tests that help in evaluating the…

Eastern Regional Eye Care programme, Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital (SCEH), Lahan running under Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh is seeking application from qualified, energetic Nepali candidates for the following positions. 1.…

Anterior segment surgeryIt focuses on the anterior segment of the eye which includes the cornea, iris, ciliary body, and lens.Cataracts and refractive surgeryAs most of the general eye doctor called ophthalmologists to perform cataract…

Ocular Hypertension or Glaucoma suspect A patient with Intraocular pressure (IOP) above the normal range (11 -21 mmHg) without any reported visual field or optic disc changes characteristic for glaucoma.To cut it short in points,…

For how long do I need to use my glasses? Small power on the lenses of the spectacle is not a thing to worry about. It may subside likely but uncertain. For thicker lenses, you probably need to wear glasses for a lifetime. Glasses make…

Carotenoids are pigments that occur naturally in chromoplasts of Plants, Fungi, and some bacteria. Carotenoids (chromoplasts pigment) absorbs light for the photosynthesis and protects the chlorophyll from photodamage.During the ripening of…

Myotonic dystrophy:UncommonAD dystrophyA triple repeat of MDPK geneThe pathognomonic feature is the failure of muscle relaxation after contraction.( Myotonic grip ). To check, ask the patient to shake handsOcular Manifestations…

Watery eye is a common complaint, particularly in the elderly population. It ranges from the transient and trivial (associated with a local irritant) to the permanent and disabling.Step wise approach for watery…

Hints for Your clinical stepwise approach for examining the lids(with particular regard to Ptosis):1. Shake hands to exclude myotonia (Note slow release of grip)2. Observe:3. Face for asymmetry4. Brow for overactive frontalisGlobes for…