Indian journal of ophthalmology
-
Indian J Ophthalmol · Dec 2001
Case ReportsUnilateral frosted branch angiitis with vitreous haemorrhage.
Idiopathic retinal frosted branch angiitis is a rare bilateral condition and presents with an acute reduction of vision. Unilateral affection is rare. We report an unusual case of unilateral frosted branch angiitis where the patient developed total vitreous haemorrhage.
-
Indian J Ophthalmol · Dec 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialSodium bicarbonate--an alternative to hyaluronidase in ocular anaesthesia for cataract surgery.
To evaluate and compare the safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of 7.5% sodium bicarbonate buffered lidocaine (pH 7.2) with hyaluronidase mixed lidocaine (pH 4.6) for local anaesthesia in cataract surgery. ⋯ In this study, sodium bicarbonate buffered 2% lidocaine was found to be a safe and effective local anaesthetic, with reduced time of onset, and improved quality of both anaesthesia and akinesia. Sodium bicarbonate (7.5%) may be used as an alternative to hyaluronidase in ocular anaesthesia. It is readily available and is cost effective.
-
We live in an age of science, an age in which science impacts practically every phase of our life. In the field of medicine, our entire understanding of diseases and their management depends on scientific knowledge. ⋯ In medicine, true science leads to valid treatment--and preservation of the life, health and (for ophthalmologists) eyesight of our patients. A corrupted science results in corrupted scientific knowledge which in turn, in medicine, leads to wrong treatment and harm to the patients.
-
Indian J Ophthalmol · Mar 2000
Editorial Historical ArticleThe year 2000. Looking back and looking forward.