The Aetiology of Trachoma
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The patient, who had always been optimistic, said " the sight was more useful than before." On September 7, 1937, the patient was found to have a complete cataract. The projection and perception of light were good. Operation for the removal of the lens was suggested. September 20, 1937, extraction of the lens. The operation was uneventful, and a week after the extraction fundus details could be seen. And the hole was seen to be healed. A report was received from the patient's doctor that with a high hypermetropic lens, the patient had seen 6/36. May, 1938. As the sight had again diminished, it was decided to do a needling. IThe patient returned to his home, and reported again. September 27, 1938. At this examination with a +80 D.Sph. the patient saw 6/24, could tell the time of a plain marked wrist watch, and read J.12. c.+110 D.Sph.
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تاریخ انتشار 2005