01 March, 2011

Anterior eye segment and Diabetes

I have written a new chapter on anterior segment of eye and diabetes. There is no doubt diabetes can effect the eyes but this article discuss the demographics and factors of increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus in developing countries and also in-depth discussion of various ocular tissue affected in diabetes such as lids/lash, conjunctiva, cornea, tear film, iris, pupil and lens. After every topic clinical pearls are highlighted which could be useful for practitioner. To download this chapter click

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04 January, 2011

Tuberculosis and Eye

I have written a chapter on Tuberculosis and Eye.It discuss about its genre Mycobacteria and its peculiarity. Considering its importance in developing countries i have focused on risk factors, pathogenesis and investigations in detail whereas the treatment as recommended by WHO is tabulated. To download this chapter click

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Malaria and Eye

I have written a chapter on Malaria and Eye. This is also a very common disease in developing countries caused by anopheles mosquito. I have discussed the four forms of malaria, investigation and their complications. This topic will be useful for optometry students when they will study systemic diseases. To download this chapter click

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Helminthiasis and Eye

Helminthiasis is a very common disease in developing countries. Many people gets affected by it annually. It is very important for an optometrist to understand the common worms, its pathogenesis and risk factors behind the disease. This chapter will be useful for optometry students when they will be studying systemic diseases. To download this chapter click

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