PURPOSE We report on the use of subconjunctival bevacizumab on corneal vessel density in recurrent pterygia. METHODS The charts of 5 patients with recurrent pterygium, who received subconjunctival injections of bevacizumab (2.5 mg/0.1 ml) were retrospectively reviewed. Ophthalmic evaluation included Snellen visual acuity (VA), tonometry and complete examination before the injection and at 1 w...

Purpose To report the outcome of self-retained amniotic membrane after debridement in recurrent dendritic keratitis. Observations A 70-year-old female with a recurrent dendritic corneal ulcer received debridement followed by placement of self-retained amniotic membrane. Five days after treatment, the patient experienced a complete resolution of symptoms, marked reduction of inflammation, comp...

Limbal epithelial stem cells (LESC) residing at the corneal periphery are largely responsible for maintaining corneal optical transparency by continuously supplying new corneal epithelial cells, which mature during their radial migration to the central cornea. Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects all the structures of the eye including the cornea. Frequent epithelial erosions, delayed wound healing, ...

Ichthyosis follicularis, atrichia, and photophobia (IFAP) are typical features of a rare neuroichthyosis termed IFAP syndrome. We demonstrate the ultrastructural findings of the eyes from a 33-year-old patient with IFAP syndrome. Clinically, eyebrows and eyelashes were absent from birth, and photophobia was noted at the age of 1 year. The globes measured 28 and 29 mm, respectively, and both eye...

Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease presenting in endemic and sporadic forms. The typical presentation is recurrent shallow erosions in a seborrheic distribution. We present a case of a 58-year-old woman with PF who was successfully treated with a combination of oral corticosteroids and dapsone. We also provide a concise review of the literature and discuss the etio...

Felty’s syndrome is one of the rare extra articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis described as early as 1924 [1]. But it is rarely seen these days due to early initiation of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. It comprises the classical triad of joint symptoms (RA) with neutropenia and splenomegaly. Usually it is found in patients with long standing rheumatoid arthritis with joint eros...

Purpose: To study the clinical profile of patients snake venom ophthalmia presenting to tertiary health care centre. Methods: This was a prospective observational that involved25 with complaining pain, diminution vision, photophobia, conjunctival congestion , chemosis, corneal edema, erosions and anterior chamber reaction. Results: There were 18 males 7 females age group taken 30 75 years. Most...

Psoriasis is a recurrent inflammatory skin disease which affects around 2% of the population and is characterized by erythematous papules and plaques covered with silvery white scales. [1]. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition, particularly in children, regarded as one of the 50 most prevalent diseases worldwide [2]. Prevalence of AD in adult patients is around 1-3 % [3]. Patients ...