Soft contact lenses are widely used for correction of refractive errors and in diseases related to corneal surface irregularities. In this case series we have used soft contact lenses in treatment of patients having bullous keratopathy, corneal ulcer, dry eye, trichiasis and corneal perforation. Soft contact lenses were found to be superior than conventional method of treatment and they have revolutionized the management of corneal diseases. Visual improvement was found to be satisfactory in all cases along with definite improvement of symptoms in cases of corneal surface irregularities.
Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of superficial skin where the tissues are keratinized. It is caused by the dermatophytes which are keratinophilic. This disease has great physical & psychological impact on social life. This is article includes the classification, causes, different types and the close coming homoeopathic medicines related to rubric of Ringworm given in various repertories by Cross Repertorisation.
Soft contact lenses presoaked in pilocarpine 2% for 12 hours and placed over cornea in cases of acute angle closure glaucoma are definitely useful in reducing the intra ocular pressure and is a better method as compared to conventional method of drug delivery.
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