Tuesday, February 23, 2010

-Cuases of chronic catarrhal conjuctivitis.

Cuases of chronic catarrhal conjuctivitis
"Legs"

Local irritation with rubbing lashes.
Error of refraction.
General irritation with dust,smoke,wind or heat.
Sequelae of acute conjuctivitis.

Dr Ibrahim

Monday, February 22, 2010

-Treatment of dry eye.


Treatment of dry eye
"Spot"
Systemic steroids(in autoimmune cases).
Protective glasses and conycy lenses.
Occulsion of puncti to reduce tear drainage.
Tear substitutes (eye drops,eye gel)
Treatment of any associated diseases.

Dr Ibrahim

Saturday, February 20, 2010

-Signs of Acute Dacryocystitis.

Signs of Acute Dacryocystitis
"Rate"
Marked Redness of skin over the sac.
Regurgitation test: -ve due to congestion of canaliculi.
Abscess formation with flactuation.
Tender swelling of lacrimal sac.
Marked Edema of skin over the sac.

Dr Ibrahim

Friday, February 19, 2010

-Protozoa causing Dermatologic lesions.


Protozoa causing Dermatologic lesions.
"late"


  • Leishmania donovani(Post Kala azar dermal leishmaniasis).
  • Leishmania brasiliense(Ulcer).
  • Leishmania donovani(oriental ulcer).
  • Acanthamoeba castellanii (Skin granuloma)
  • Trypanosoma cruzi(chagoma)
  • Trypanosoma brucei gambiense,rhodesiense(Chancre).
  • Entamoeba histolytica(Cutaneous ulcer in the right hypochondrium and perianal area.)


Dr Ibrahim

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

- Mesothelioma Treatment Options.

Mesothelioma Treatment Options.
Dr. Michael Milano, consulting oncologist, discusses the various treatment options available to an asbestos cancer patient..