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The steps involved in ptosis examination are as under: History 1. Duration: Whether by birth or acquired 2. When noticed … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Ptosis
Protocol of Examination of Direct Ophthalmoscopy
Examination by means of direct ophthalmoscope involves the following simple steps: Visual acuity. Tell him to fixate on 6/60 line. … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
Pre-requisite for indirect ophthalmoscopy is that one should posses indirect ophthalmoscope kit with indenter of lens, color pencils, fundus chart … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Posterior Segment of Eye
The steps involved in examination of posterior segment of eye may be summarized as: Introduction Visual acuity checked grossly Check … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Anterior Segment of of Eye
Examination of anterior segment of the eye involves examination by: Diffuse illumination Direct focal illumination Specular reflection Transillumination or Retro-illumination … Read More »
Use of Corticosteroids in the Eye
Corticosteroids are used in several diseases of the eyes, the important ones are given below, followed by the contraindications of … Read More »
Bacteria Causing Diseases in Man
A number of diseases are caused by bacteria in man. Some common diseases and their causative bacteria are given below: … Read More »
Asphyxia and its Types
Any mechanical interference with the respiratory process, causing lack of oxygen and death of an individual is called violent asphyxial … Read More »
Firearm Injuries -Rifled Firearms vs Shot guns
Ammunition of Rifled Firearms The unit ammunition of a small firearm is in the form of a cartridge. Typically a … Read More »
Lightning Injuries
Lightning is electrical discharge of a highly charged thunder cloud to the ground via a huge arc. If anything comes … Read More »