Purpose: To assess digital eye strain (DES) among schoolchildren during lockdown. Methods: An online questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study was conducted. A validated, self-administered, electronic questionnaire was circulated among students of 5–18 years of age. The duration of data collection was from May 18, 2020 to May 24, 2020. Rasch-based Computer-Vision Symptom Scale was deployed to measure the DES. Results: A total of 654 students (mean age: 12.02 ± 3.9 years) completed the survey. The average per day digital device exposure was 5.2 ± 2.2 h. A total of 507 (92.8%) children reported experiencing at least one asthenopic/dry eye symptom (AS/DS). The most prevalent symptoms were eye redness (69.1%) and heaviness of eyelids (79.7%). Significant positive correlation was reported between age and per day duration of digital device exposure (Pearson correlation 0.25; P < 0.001). Computer vision syndrome (CVS) score for spectacle users was significantly higher ( P < 0.001). CVS score was found to correlate significantly with age and duration of digital device exposure ( P < 0.001). Conclusion: Most of the students surveyed, experienced at least one symptom of DS or AS, indicating a need to educate them about the possible deleterious effects and help them adapt to the currently evolving education system.

We report a case of a 55-year-old female who presented with pain, redness, and profound visual loss in her right eye 2 weeks after cataract surgery. An ophthalmic examination showed light perception vision, corneal edema with severe anterior chamber reaction and hypopyon, exudative membranes on the anterior lens surface, and dense vitreous exudates. Under the impression of acute postoperative exogenous endophthalmitis, immediate pars plana vitrectomy with culture of vitreous aspirate and intravitreal antibiotic injections were performed. Bacterial growth was observed on culture plates and broths which were identified as Aeromonas salmonicida by VITEK 2 compact system. So far, no report has been published regarding endophthalmitis due to A. salmonicida. Here, we present the first report of A. salmonicida isolated from the ocular specimen.

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Purpose: To assess changes in the presentation patterns of posterior segment trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic from six tertiary eye care institutes of North and Central India. Methods: A multicenter, hospital-based, retrospective comparative analysis of patients presenting with posterior segment trauma was done during the COVID-19 (Group A) (March 25, 2020 - September 30, 2020) period and the pre-COVID-19 (Group B) (March 25, 2019 - September 30, 2019) period. Results: A total of 405 patients were diagnosed with posterior segment trauma (Group A: 206, Group B: 199). The time interval between onset of trauma and presentation was higher in Group A (16.59 ± 29.87 days) as compared to Group B (9.41 ± 19.19 days) ( P = 0.004). A majority of patients in Group A had a history of prior consultation before presentation ( P = 0.049). In Group A, 120 (58.2%) patients sustained ocular trauma at home as compared to 80 (40.2%) patients in Group B ( P < 0.0001). Patients presenting with light perception were significantly more in Group A (43.7%) as compared to Group B (30.2%) ( P = 0.004). In Group B, 37.6% patients had presenting visual acuity of counting finger or better as compared to 27.6% patients in Group A ( P = 0.07). Patients in Group A had a significantly higher proportion of post-traumatic endophthalmitis with delayed presentation ( P = 0.011) and retinal detachment ( P = 0.041). Patients undergoing surgery for foreign-body removal were significantly fewer in Group A ( P = 0.05). Conclusion: Although the number of patients presenting with posterior segment trauma was comparable in Groups A and B, a greater number of patients sustained home injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. A majority of these patients had delayed presentation with poor presenting visual acuity and a higher tendency of retinal detachment.

A B S T R A C TPurpose: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of the people visiting eye care institute with various aspects of diabetes. Method: Cross sectional survey was carried out during January to March 2018. Survey instrument was developed with the help of experienced faculty, and literature review. Random sampling was done to identify individual. Participants were considered aware if they were aware of the fact that diabetes could be identified by blood or urine tests. Participants were considered diabetics if they reported being on medication for diabetes. Data was collected by means of personal interview with the participants. Result: 530 participants were interviewed. A total of 482 (90.9%) participants were aware of diabetes. Of them, 156 (32.4%) respondents were diabetics, and 326 (67.6%) were non diabetics. Overweight 156 (32.4%), and family history 119 (24.7%) were the most common risk factor identified by participants. Among complications, the kidney was cited by 218 (45.2%), and eyes was cited by 228 (47.3%). Only 40 (25.6%) diabetic, and 45 (13.8%) non diabetic participants were aware about diabetic retinopathy. 201 (41.7%) participants knows that taking healthy food can prevent diabetes. Knowledge about diabetes (34.4%) and time (29.3%) were identified as major barrier to diabetes screening. Conclusion: This study shows that the majority of people visiting a tertiary eye care institute were aware of diabetes. However their knowledge about its risk factors, complications, prevention, and management was poor. Integrated approach among various healthcare providers is required in creating awareness about all aspects of diabetes.