Sarang P Lambat, Nivea Surana, Prabhat V Nangia, Vinay B Nangia
{"title":"Pinpointing a leaky bleb with a blue surgical skin marker.","authors":"Sarang P Lambat, Nivea Surana, Prabhat V Nangia, Vinay B Nangia","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_1059_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_1059_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We document a new technique to identify the site of leak from the entry point following bleb needling using a surgical skin marker. A 67-year-old man with advanced glaucoma in the right eye underwent trabeculectomy followed by bleb needling for subconjunctival fibrosis. Subsequently, he developed a bleb leak from the needling entry point with an intraocular pressure of zero mmHg. Despite pressure bandage application for 24 hours, the posteriorly located leak persisted. Suturing of the leakage point was recommended due to persistent hypotony. During surgery, the leakage points were not visualized. We stained the conjunctiva with a surgical skin marker at the suspected leakage site, which highlighted two closely situated openings and facilitated accurate suture placement. Complete closure of the leaks was achieved, resulting in an elevated bleb postoperatively. This is a simple and inexpensive method to identify the site of a leaking bleb under a microscope.</p>","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1527-1529"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ivana S Djordjevic, Stojan Peric, Stefan A Djordjevic, Dragana Lavrnic, Kristina Marasevic, Slobodan Apostolski, Ana Kosac, Ivana Basta
{"title":"Risk factors for generalization of ocular myasthenia gravis.","authors":"Ivana S Djordjevic, Stojan Peric, Stefan A Djordjevic, Dragana Lavrnic, Kristina Marasevic, Slobodan Apostolski, Ana Kosac, Ivana Basta","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_650_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_650_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To identify potential risk factors for the generalization of ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG).</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Retrospective cohort study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was conducted at a tertiary neurology clinic between January 2007 and January 2018. A total of 209 patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) presenting with initial ocular involvement were included. Multivariable binary logistic regression was performed to assess the relationship between potential risk factors and disease generalization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Generalization occurred in 65.6% of patients, while 34.4% remained with pure OMG during a median follow-up period of 74 months (range, 24-206 months). Among those who developed generalized MG (GMG), 84.7% did so within the first two years. The overall regression model was statistically significant (p < 0.001), with a Nagelkerke R² value of 0.536, indicating a good model fit. Female sex, elevated acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody titers, and a positive repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) test were identified as statistically significant predictors of disease generalization.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The majority of patients with OMG develop generalized disease within the first two years. Major risk factors for generalization include female sex, elevated AChR antibody titers, and abnormal findings on RNS testing.</p>","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1460-1465"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orbital and Adnexal IgG4-related disease: An insight into the clinical profile and management outcomes.","authors":"Prabrisha Banerjee, Md Shahid Alam, Kirthi Koka, Bipasha Mukherjee, Subramanian Krishnakumar","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_2546_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_2546_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>IgG4-related disease is a multisystem disorder involving the orbit and adnexa. The purpose of the present study is to report the varied clinical presentations of IgG4-related ophthalmic disease (IgG4 ROD) and their management outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective study carried out between January 2013 and December 2020. All patients fulfilling the criteria for diagnosis after histopathological and hematological examinations were included in the study. Demographic data, ophthalmic and radiological findings, surgical details, and management outcomes were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 21 patients (25 eyes) were included in this study. Twelve were females (57.1%), and nine (42.9%) were males. Four patients (19%) had bilateral involvement. Extraocular muscles (EOMs) and orbital soft tissue were the most common sites involved (n = 13, 52% and n = 12, 48%, respectively). Lacrimal gland was involved in eight cases (n = 8, 32%). Eleven eyes (44%) had multiple periocular and adnexal site involvement. Serum IgG4 titer was found to be elevated in 14 cases (66.7%). All the cases were treated with the oral steroid. Adjuvant immunosuppressant was recommended in seven cases (33%). Recurrence was observed in seven cases (33.3%) at a mean interval of 21.1 ± 16.1 months, and it was found to be three times more common in patients with raised serum IgG4 levels and those with EOM involvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>IgG4 ROD is a rare orbital and adnexal disorder. It can be associated with raised serum Ig G4 levels and systemic evaluation is mandatory. Steroids remain the main stay of management with immunosuppressants being added in refractory cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1449-1454"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on: Lag time for diagnosis and treatment in 1120 retinoblastoma children: Analysis from INPOG-RB-19-01.","authors":"Ritesh Verma, Bolajoko A Adewara","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_1940_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_1940_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1542"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pilocarpine 1.25% efficacy for management of uncorrected presbyopia (PILE-UP study).","authors":"Rohit Saxena, Vinay Gupta, Thirumurthy Velpandian, Tanya Nidhi, Himani Thakur, Jeewan S Titiyal, Namrata Sharma","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_96_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_96_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pilocarpine 1.25% eye drops for improving near vision acuity in presbyopic individuals.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Prospective interventional single-arm clinical trial.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This single-arm prospective interventional trial includes 50 presbyopic individuals aged between 40 to 55, administered pilocarpine 1.25% eye drops daily once (9 am, Hour 0) for one month. Visual parameters, including distance corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA), near add power, amplitude of accommodation (AoA), and depth of focus (DoF) along with ocular biometric parameters, were assessed at baseline and after one month at hour 3 (12 noon) and hour 6 (3 pm). Adverse effects were monitored.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After one month of pilocarpine treatment, a significant improvement was observed in DCNVA (0.64 ± 0.2 to 0.26 ± 0.11, P < 0.001) along with a decrease in near add power (1.43 ± 0.43 D to 0.42 ± 0.22 D, P < 0.001). The AoA increased (3.23 ± 0.74 D to 3.92 ± 0.93 D, P: 0.005), and DoF widened (0.72 ± 0.18 D to 0.81 ± 0.26 D, P: 0.038). No change in ocular biometry parameters was observed. The change in DCNVA showed strong positive correlations with change in near add (r: 0.84, P: <0.001) and AoA (r: 0.66, P: 0.04). Adverse effects were mild and did not lead to discontinuation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pilocarpine 1.25% eye drops demonstrated statistically significant improvements in DCNVA, near add, AoA, and DoF after one month of treatment. Pilocarpine 1.25% eye drops shown increase in the AoA and DoF; without any significant change in ocular biometry parameters. The use of pilocarpine 1.25% eye drops can be an alternative intervention for enhancing near vision acuity of presbyopic subjects.</p>","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1486-1490"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compliance to atropine for myopia progression and its socioeconomic and behavioral determinants.","authors":"Rohan Arora, Ankita Bisani, Akila Chandrasekaran, Saranya Settu, Yogapriya Vijayaragavan","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_949_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_949_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1545-1547"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anahita Shroff, Kunal Mandlik, P L Sudha, Haripriya Aravind, Rengaraj Venkatesh, R Kartic
{"title":"Commentary: Virtual reality counseling in cataract surgery - Using a smartphone-based tool \"InSight\".","authors":"Anahita Shroff, Kunal Mandlik, P L Sudha, Haripriya Aravind, Rengaraj Venkatesh, R Kartic","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_2958_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_2958_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1536-1538"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melisa Silveira, Borkar Sanika, Harshada N Narvekar, Ugam P S Usgaonkar
{"title":"Parental awareness and knowledge of myopia, its progression, and control: Findings from Goa.","authors":"Melisa Silveira, Borkar Sanika, Harshada N Narvekar, Ugam P S Usgaonkar","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_1318_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_1318_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1547-1549"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Foam Sclerotherapy as an alternate method for Periorbital Dermoid cases with Surgical Constraints: A Prospective study.","authors":"Ankita Aishwarya, Adarsh K Singh, Rachna Agrawal, Vishwas Kapoor, Neha Nigam","doi":"10.4103/IJO.IJO_3086_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_3086_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the efficacy and safety of foam sclerotherapy in medically unfit patients with periorbital dermoid cysts.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>This was a prospective interventional single-center study conducted from February 2018 to January 2024.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>All patients who were diagnosed with periorbital cysts and were medically unfit for surgery were included in the study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All patients were treated with foam sclerotherapy using 3% sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS). The cyst was aspirated using a wide-bore needle, followed by the injection of intralesional foam sclerotherapy in a ratio of 2:1 of the aspirate. The aspirated contents were sent for cytopathology. Outcome measures included regression of the lesion, side-effects, and recurrence.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Eleven patients were included in the study who were diagnosed with periorbital dermoid, and all were medically unfit for the surgery. Cysts were located in the medial angular region (four cases), lateral (three cases), intradiploic (two cases), and medial canthus (two cases). Comorbidities included poorly controlled diabetes with chronic kidney disease (five patients), severe coronary insufficiency (three patients), hypercoagulable states (two patients), and restrictive pulmonary disease with severe trismus (one patient). The mean aspirate was 3.5 mL, and a range of 1-3 injections was required. At a mean follow-up of 22.6 months, 82% showed complete remission. Two patients had partial resolution. There were no sclerotherapy-related complications or recurrence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Foam sclerotherapy with 3% STS is a safe and effective alternative for treating periorbital dermoid in medically unfit patients. It helps to achieve complete resolution in the majority of cases without significant complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":13329,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"73 10","pages":"1455-1459"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145137487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}