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To compare the safety and efficacy of topical anesthesia versus peribulbar for 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy.Randomized controlled trial.Ophthalmology Department, Lahore General Hospital, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Postgraduate Institute, from April 2013 to March 2016.A total 110 patients were equally divided (n=55) in group A (topical anesthesia) B (peribulbar anesthesia). In A, pledget soaked with 0.5% proparacaine hydrochloride placed superior inferior fornices three minutes before...

This study determined the outcomes of selective intraarterial chemotherapy (IAC) for treatment Retinoblastoma in Pakistan. Single centre, prospective, interventional case series three consecutive eyes were diagnosed as unilateral Retinoblastoma. Patients underwent IAC with Melphalan (0.5mg/kg) at Lahore General Hospital from July 2017 to January 2018. Selective ophthalmic arterial infusion was carried out all 3 cases. evaluated on 1st, 3rd and 10th postoperative day then 4 weeks interval,...

To determine the efficacy of intravitreal injection melphalan for vitreous seedings resistant to systemic chemotherapy. Prospective non comparative study investigates 105 consecutive eyes retinoblastoma patients in a tertiary care hospital. Patients with persistent or recurrent seeds were included study. Injection was prepared under aseptic conditions. given at 2–4 mm away from limbus using 27gauge needle. Cryotherapy applied site before and during removal Eye copiously irrigated soon after...

Purpose: To evaluate the eye-drop administration technique and see effect of education in improving eye drop delivery method. Study Design: Interventional case series. Place Duration Study: Central Park Teaching Hospital Lahore from May-2022 to September-2022 Methods: This study includes 341 patients who had been self-administering drops as a treatment for glaucomaor any other disorder. The were asked instill by using 5ml Systane bottle, they should do at home. Two observers assessed...

Comparison of a customized disposable kit with conventional stainless steel instrument was performed for an intravitreal injection. A total 2700 eyes 2250 patients were enrolled in two groups. Comfort level the assessed using 'Pain Scale' and any post injection complications examined clinically by slit lamp biomicroscopy. Surgeon's ease questionnaire. In group A, no pain recorded 1231(82.06%) eyes, mild d escribed 184(12.27%), moderate documented 78 (5.2%) while, severe noticed 7(0.47%). B,...

Purpose: To compare the frequency of post-operative hypotony between 23G PPV and 25G in advanced diabetic eye disease.
 Study Design: Quasi experimental study.
 Place Duration Study: was conducted at department Ophthalmology, Lahore General Hospital, from 7th April 2016 to 6th October 2016.
 Methods: Total 100 cases disease with age ranging 25 – 65 years either gender were selected. Patients nystagmus claustrophobia, lamellar macular holes, epiretinal membrane neovascular...

Vitreous cysts represent a very rare ocular malformation. These can occurin an otherwise healthy eye or in diseased they occur associationwith the remnants of hyaloid system. We report here case 14-year-oldmale presenting to us with complaint painless transient blurring vision lefteye. Visual acuity was 6/6 right and 6/24 left eye, which improved 6/6once goes away. On examination there wasa freely floating cyst vitreous. It translucent, smooth, brownpigmentedsurface. Rest unremarkable. Blood...

Introduction: The modern ophthalmology trends are changing rapidly every day with the introduction of much newer studies and research. Numerous anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) utilized as mainstay in treatment intraocular vascular pathologies. rationale this study is to add literature regarding safety efficacy profile ziv-aflibercept there insubstantial data patients pathologies being treated injection prime focus on complications injection. Materials Methods: A prospective...

Introduction: Hemophilia A is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in Pakistan. Apart from frequent bleeds and joint deformities, formation of inhibitors major complication hemophilia. Inhibitors are antibodies formed against coagulation factor. The purpose this study to determine incidence inhibitor development hemophilia patient receiving different treatment modalities namely fresh frozen plasma (FFP)/cryoprecipitate, derived FVIII concentrates long-acting recombinant concentrates....

Purpose: To find the visual and anatomical outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy in cases refractory diabetic macular edema.
 Study Design: Quasi Experimental study.
 Place Duration Study: Department Ophthalmology, Lahore General Hospital from January 2013 to April 2019.
 Material Methods: Seventy-six patients between age 18 60 years both genders having edema with thickness 400 micrometers or more on OCT were enrolled. Informed consent was taken. Detailed preoperative workup...

Purpose: To study the safety and efficacy of intravitreal Ziv-Aflibercept vs. Bevacizumab for management edema caused by different retinal pathologies.
 Study Design: Comparative interventional study.
 Place Duration Study: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, from July 2018 to June 2019.
 Material Methods: Patients with resistant, center involving macular due diabetes, vein occlusion age related degeneration were recruited. Complete ocular examination was performed. All patients...

Purpose: To find out the anatomic and functional outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling in patients with refractory macular edema associated branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).
 Study Design: Interventional case series.
 Place Duration Study: Ophthalmology department at Lahore General Hospital, from 2015 to 2019.
 Methods: Fifty-five eyes presenting (BRVO) were recruited for this study. They treated using 23-gauge Brilliant Blue...

OBJECTIVES: To compare the Surgeon's ease level and duration of surgery in topical anesthesia with peribulbar for vitrectomy without sedation patients unresolving vitreous hemorrhage greater than 3 months. METHODOLOGY: A randomized controlled trial was carried out at Department Ophthalmology, Lahore General Hospital, Postgraduate Medical Institute, from October 2017 to September 2018. total 110 were equally divided (n=55) group (topical anesthesia) B (peribulbar by lottery method. In A, 0.5%...

Background: Phacoemulsification and removal of silicone oil (ROSO) is a combined, frequently done procedure in retina theatre. A common problem this the post inflammation that affects recovery patients. Thus to counter post-operative inflammation, study has used Enoxaparin Sodium (an anti-inflammatory enoxaparin) phacoemulsification ROSO.
 Patients methods: Prospective interventional at Ophthalmology Department, Lahore General Hospital, included 60 patients which were operated observed...