Recent Observations

Pathological Myopia

Sershong village in Mongar is noted to have a higher prevalence of pathological myopia.We have screened and prescribed spectacle to seven people in the teenage group with myopia ranging from -12 DS to -24 DS. We have also come through them that there exist more people with similar problem in their village.The need for screening and treating such cases is indicated to prevent ametropic amblyopia and related retinal complications.

Increased Diabetic and Hypertensive Retinopathy cases

Diabetis no longer hangs the tag as "rich man's disease".In the past few months we have screened increasing number patients with DM (type II) and Hypertension for retinopathy. Screened patients came people from all walks of life.Coordinated with the medical specialist and Diabetic clinic,we are trying to screen all the newly diagnosed cases and following up with the old cases as per the standard protocol.Cases requiring secondary/tertiary care are referred to ophthalmologist for management.We have been observing more cases with diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy of recently.

Allergic Comjunctivitis

One of the most common complain the patients visit Eye OPD theses days is "itching of the eyes". Amongst the many causes for the same,allergic conjunctivitis stands the commonest on our examination and observation.While most respond well to oral and tropical medication,few remain unhappy.