2020

The annual report of the Department of Health Services (DOHS) for the fiscal year 2075/76 (2018/19) is the twenty-fifth consecutive report of its kind. This report focuses on the objectives, targets and strategies adopted by Nepal's health…

The Community Eye Health Journal (international edition) is a quarterly publication sent free to over 22,000 health care providers worldwide, mainly in low and middle-income countries. The aim of the journal is to ensure that up‐to‐date and…

Ophthalmology MCQs with Answers 1. Atropine eyedrop is contraindicated in a. Acute iridocyclitis b. Acute congestive glaucoma c. Corneal ulcer d. Malignant glaucoma 2. Differential diagnosis of arcuate scotoma…

World Health Organization Collaborating Centres World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating centres are institutions such as research institutes, parts of universities or academies, which are designated by the Director-General to carry…

What is Gene Therapy? Gene therapy is a technique used in modern medicine wherein a foreign Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is introduced into host cells to treat or prevent illness. Although still in development, Gene Therapy is one of the…

Keratometer and Keratometry Readings: All you need to Know while interpreting keratometry readings Keratometer A keratometer, which is also called an ophthalmometer, is an instrument which measures the curvature of the cornea.  It…

4th World Congress of Optometry Postponed until 2023. World Council of Optometry President Mr Paul Folkesson released an announcement mentioning that the Fourth World Congress of Optometry has been postponed until 2023. September 9,…

Upneeq is the only FDA-approved prescription eyedrop for acquired ptosis (low-lying lids) that lifts your upper eyelids to open your eyes. Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc Receives FDA Approval for Upneeq™ (oxymetazoline hydrochloride…

Introduction:  The Nepal Health Professionals Council (NHPC) has in accordance with the NHPC Act 2053, approved this code of ethics according to clause 9 (1) of the NHPC Act 2053, for Ophthalmic Assistants those registered under…