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1 A.J.INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTRE DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Name: Dr. Devika P Department: OPHTALMOLOGY Designation: Senior Resident Publication (Year wise from 2011) NO Topic National/Int ernational 1. Vasanthi B Kotian, Hrishikesh Amin, Theerthanath, Devika P Periorbital Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis-A Report from Coastal Karnataka.. Int J Biomed Adv Res. 2011; 2: Vishal Kumar, MD; BV. Murlimanju, Devika P, Narga Nair, ShakuntalaR, Thejodhar Pulakunta, Ns Naveen. An anatomical Study of the Inferior Oblique Muscle with Emphasis on its Nerve Entry. Chang Gung Med J 2011:34(3): Kudva A, Rajani K, Bhandary R, Hegde KS, Achar A, Devika P, Vandana JS. A study of the normal bacterial flora on the conjunctiva of patients undergoing cataract surgery to select the best pre-operative topical antibiotic. Int J A J Inst Med Sci 2012;1(2): Achar A, Rajani K, Hegde KS, Kudva A, Devika P, Serrao VJ. Surgically induced Astigmatism following Cataract surgery: A comparative study. International Journal of A J International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research International Chang Gung Medical Journal International Journal of A.J.I.M.S International Journal of A.J.I.M.S Indexed/No n Indexed Year of publicatio n Indexed 2011 IV Indexed 2011 III Indexed 2012 VI Indexed 2013 IV Author I/II/III

2 Institute of Medical Sciences. 2013;2: Hegde KS, Rajani K, Vikram MJ, Kudva A, Achar A Devika P, Serrao VJ. Astigmatism; A Cataract surgeons night mare. Research and Reviews : Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2013;2(3): Rajani K, Achar A, Tantry TP, Devika P, Hegde KS. Mascara induced milphosis, an etiological evaluation. International Journal of Trichology 2013;5(3): Niharika, Hegde KS, Serrao VJ, Rajani K, Kudva A, Achar A, Devika P. Pattern of Eye Problems in Paramedical Students. Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 2014;3(1) 8. Hegde K S, Niharika, Serrao VJ, Rajani K, Kudva A, Achar A, Devika P. Prevelance of diabetic Retinopathy in patients of age group 30 yrs and above 2014;4(1) 9. Devika P, Rajani Kadri, Nupur Raina, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, SudhirHegde, Chaithra D. Doctors in the Making: How Aware are They About Eye Donation. International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery, 2015 Oct, Vol 4(4) Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Nupur Raina, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva, Sudhir Hegde. Ophthalmic Consultations in A Teaching Hospital: Does it Make a Difference in the Patient Management?. Journal Journal Of Medical And Health Sciences International Journal Trichology International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Indexed 2013 VI Indexed 2013 IV Indexed 2014 VII International Indexed 2014 VII International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery Journal of evidence based medicine and healthcare Indexed 2015 I Indexed 2015 II

3 of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare; 2015 ; 2(40): , 11. Devika P, Sudhir Hegde, Lakshmi K S, Rajani K, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva. Astigmatism in Primary Pterygium and its Effect on Visual Acuity. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare. 2015;2(38): International Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare Indexed CASE REPORT (YEAR WISE FROM 2011) NO Topic National/Inte rnational 1. Case Report of Bilateral Congenital Upper Eyelid Eversion in a Newborn. Devika P, Veena Bhagavan, Divakar D Rao, Sudhir Hegde K, Vasanthi B Kotian. Res Rev J Med Health Sci. 2014; 3: Trichilemmal Cyst of the Bulbar Conjunctiva: A Rare Presentation. Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Sandhya Ilanthodi, Sudhir Hegde. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2013; 20: Ongoing Publication Indexed/No n Indexed Year of publicatio n International Indexed 2014 I International Indexed 2013 II Author I/II/III NO Topic National/International Author I/II/III NIL NIL NIL Ongoing Research NO Topic Started Probable date of Completion Year of publication/ AuthorI/II/III Year NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

FACULTY INFORMATION Name: Dr. Devika P. Qualification: MBBS; DO; DNB (Ophthalm3ology); Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Squint. Designation: Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology.

4 FACULTY INFORMATION Name: Dr. Devika P. Qualification: MBBS; DO; DNB (Ophthalm3ology); Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Squint. Designation: Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology. Total Experience: 17 years 6 months. (Junior Resident at KMC, Mangalore-2years, Resident at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore-2years, Tutor at AJIMS, Mangalore-1year 8months, Junior Registrar at AJIMS, Mangalore-1year, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Lions Eye Hospital, Kota- 4months, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Sai Kripa Eye Clinic, Mangalore-1year 4months,Senior Resident at KMC, Mangalore -1year 1month, Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology at Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore-1year 4months, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Sai Kripa Eye Clinic, Mangalore-6months, Senior Resident at KSHEMA Deralakatte, Mangalore-1year 18days, Assistant Professor at SIMS Mukka,Mangalore-11 months, Senior Resident at AJIMS, Mangalore-4years 8months.) LIST OF CME/WORKSHOP/SEMINAR ATTENDED IN THE LAST 10 YEARS: 1. International Neuro-ophthalmology Conference, January 25 & 26, Shanker Nethralaya, Chennai. 2. Interactive Workshop on Retinopathy of Prematurity, September 5, 2010.Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore.

5 3. CME Programme Management of Residual Vision, September 18, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore. 4. The 29 th Karnataka State Ophthalmic Conference, October 2010, Udupi. 5. CME Programme on Ocular Oncology, April 22, Kasturba Hospital Manipal. 6. CME Programme Oh My God! What do I do now?...demystifying Retinal and Uveal Diseases for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, June 19, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore. 7. CME Programme Recent Advances in Medical Retina, August 14, KMC Hospital Attavar, Mangalore. 8. CME Programme Newer Technologies in IOLs and Phaco Systems, September 18, KMC Hospital Attavar, Mangalore. 9. Retina Update, May 27, Kasturba Hospital Manipal. 10. CME Programme Paediatric Cataract Surgery, August 26, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. 11. CME on Eye Tech 2013 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, on 10th March CME on Pharamacovigilance at A j Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, on 27th April CME on Update on strabismus at KMC, Manipal, on 15th September CME on Ocular Surface Disorders : Video Assisted Skill Transfer at Yenepoya Medical College Mangalore on 22nd September CME on A Glimpse into the diabetic eye at A j Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, on 5th October CME on Basic medical statistics at A j Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, on 24th November CME on Dementia remember me and Paranormality at A j Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, on 16th December CME on Cornea and Refractive Surgery at KMC, Mangalore on 22nd June 2014.

6 19. CME on Macular disorders at Yenepoya Medical College Mangalore on 21st September CME on Cataract woes 2015-Expect the unexpected A Symposium on Complications of Cataract Surgeries at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, on 22nd March CME on Fiat Lux- Let there be light! A Complete update in the subspeciality of retina at Prasad Netralaya Udupi on 19th July CME on Insight into IOL s at A j Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, on 24th January CME on Shifting Paradigms in Glaucoma at KMC, Mangalore on 12th June CME on Organizing A CME (PG UPDATE PROGRAMME)- COLLEGE CONNECT at A J Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, on 21 st &22 nd January 2017.

7 RESEARCH PROJECTS/PUBLICATIONS/ARTICLES: 1. Case Report of Bilateral Congenital Upper Eyelid Eversion in a Newborn. Devika P, Veena Bhagavan, Divakar D Rao, Sudhir Hegde K, Vasanthi B Kotian. Res Rev J Med Health Sci. 2014; 3: Trichilemmal Cyst of the Bulbar Conjunctiva: A Rare Presentation. Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Sandhya Ilanthodi, Sudhir Hegde. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2013; 20: Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients of Age Group 30 Years and Above. Sudhir Hegde K, Niharika, Vandana John Serrao, Rajani Kadri, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, Devika P, Deepak Upadhyay. Int J Health Sci and Res. 2014; 4: Pattern of Eye Problems in Paramedical Students. Niharika, Sudhir Hegde K, Vandana John Serrao, Rajani Kadri, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, Devika P. Res Rev J Med Health Sci. 2014; 3: Mascara Induced Milphosis, an Etiological Evaluation. Rajani Kadri, Asha Achar, Thrivikram Padur Tantry, Devika Parameshwar, Ajay Kudva, Sudhir Hegde. Int J Trichol. 2013; 5: Astigmatism: A Cataract Surgeon s Nightmare. Sudhir Hegde K, Rajani Kadri, Vikram MJ, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, Devika P, Vandana Serrao. Res Rev J Med Health Sci. 2013; 2:

8 7. Surgically induced astigmatism following cataract surgery: a comparative study. Asha Achar, Rajani Kadri, Sudhir Hegde, Ajay Kudva, Devika P, Vandana John. Int J A J I Med Sci. 2013; 2: A Study of the Normal Flora on the Conjunctiva of Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery to Select the Best Pre-operative Topical Antibiotic. Ajay A Kudva, Rajani Kadri, Rukma Bhandary, K Sudhir Hegde, Asha Achar, P Devika, Vandana Serrao. Int J A J I Med Sci. 2012; 1: An Anatomical Study of the Inferior Oblique Muscle with Emphasis on Its Nerve Entry.Chang Gung Medical Journal 2011 ;34 : Devika P, Rajani Kadri, NupurRaina, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, SudhirHegde, Chaithra D. Doctors in the Making: How Aware are They About Eye Donation. International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery, 2015 Oct, Vol 4(4) Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Nupur Raina, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva, Sudhir Hegde. Ophthalmic Consultations in A Teaching Hospital: Does it Make a Difference in the Patient Management?. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare; 2015 ; 2(40): Devika P,Sudhir Hegde, Lakshmi K S, Rajani K, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva. Astigmatism in Primary Pterygium and its Effect on Visual Acuity. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare. 2015;2(38): Periorbital Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis-A Report from Coastal Karnataka published in International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research 2011; 02:(10). POSTERS PRESENTED IN THE CONFERENCES: 1. Granulomatous uveitis in HIV positive child secondary to acquired syphilis KSOC 2012.

9 2. B/L papilloedema in Anterior Falx Meningioma KSOC Squamous cell carcinoma KSOC To study visual outcomes and causes of subnormal vision in pseudophakics in the early postoperative period APAO - AIOS. 5. USG B scan KSOC An interesting case of unilateral proptosis KSOC A case of facial degloving injury following RTA KSOL Goldenhar Syndrome A case report AIOS B/L papilloedema in anterior falx Meningioma DOS Use of 0.5% topical apraclonidine in diagnosis of Horners Syndrome DOS Rare case of Corneal dermoid KSOC To evaluate hypertension as a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus type II APAO AIOS Pigmented Molluscum Contagiosum of the conjuctiva A case report APAO AIOS Presenter : Dr. Lakshmi -AIOC Feb 2015-Eye as a window for Thalamic gliodiagnosis A Case report-chief author:dr.asha-co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani 9. KOSCON Nov 2015-Spectrum of ocular diseases in low birth weight neonate-chief author:dr.sudhir Hegde-Co-authors : Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 10. Pterygium induced Astigmatism-Chief author:dr.devika P-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 11. Poster : Serendipitous diagnosis of endogeneous endopthalmitis-chief author: Dr.Rajani Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr.Asha 12. Poster : Shooting ocular morbidity in Kabuki syndrome-chief author: Dr. Devika P Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha

10 13. AIOC Feb2015-Poster : Crouezon syndrome Case Report An Ophthalmologist s Role Chief author: Dr.Rajani-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr.Asha 20.Presenter : Dr. Preethi Hegde-KOS posters November 2015-A rare case of bilateral contractile peri-papillary staphyloma-chief author:dr.devika P-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 21.Wrath of the blinding blast-chief author:dr.ajay Kudva-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 22.All India Conference February 2016 Posters-Tragic bite of a pink eyed family-chief author : Dr.Sudhir Hegde 23.Four exploding Eyes-Chief author:dr.ajay Kudva-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 25. Presenter : Dr. Hima-KOS posters November 2015-The fate of wandering nucleus in pseudoexfoliation syndrome-chief author:dr.devika P Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 26. A rare case of Nyctalopia in pancreatic carcinoma-chief author:dr.rajani Coauthors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr.Asha 27. Poster November 2015:-Atypicality of a typical Coloboma-Chief author: Dr.Asha Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, 28. Poster November 2015 :- Eye in plexiform Neurofibromatosis-Chief author : Dr. Asha Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani,

11 29. AIOC February 2016-Poster : Atypicality of a typical Coloboma-Chief author: Dr.Asha Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, 30. Poster : Shooting ocular morbidity in Kabuki syndrome-chief author: Dr.Rajani K- Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr.Asha Presenter :Dr. Nupur-AIOC February 2015: Goldenhar syndrome : An ophthalmologists diagnosis-chief author:dr.ajay Kudva-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 31. AIOC February 2015: Referral pattern to ophthalmology OPD at a medical college hospital-chief author :Dr.Asha-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, 32. KOSCON November 2015 : Secret of Cryptic Eyeball-Chief author :Dr.Ajay Kudva Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 33. Poster KOSCON Noember 2015: Goldenhar syndrome : An ophthalmologists diagnosis Chief author: Dr. Devika P-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 34. Poster MYCON November 2014: Jacobi s ulcer of the eyelid : A case report Chief author : Dr.Ajay Kudva Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 34. Poster KOSCON November 2015: Four eyes that faced the walls-chief author : Dr.Sudhir Hegde-Co-authors : Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha

12 22. Presenter : Dr. Archana-MYCON November 2014-Poster : Peripheral limbal dermoid masquerading as Malignant lesions -Chief author :Dr.Rajani- Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr.Asha 23. Poster : Bilateral symmetrical multiple staphylomas-chief author :Dr.Vandana-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 24.. KOSCON November 2015-KOS Paper : Study of pattern of refraction during pregnancy-chief author : Dr.Rajani-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr.Asha 25.. KOS paper : Occular manifestations associated with microcephaly Chief author: Dr.Devika P-Co-authors : Dr.Sudhir Hegde, Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha 26. POSTER PRESENTKOSCON Nov 2015-Spectrum of ocular diseases in low birth weight neonate Chief author:dr.sudhir Hegde Co-authors : Dr.Ajay Kudva, Dr.Devika P, Dr. Rajani, Dr.Asha

13 PUBLICATION LIST Dr.Devika Year Vishal Kumar, MD; BV. Murlimanju, Devika P, Narga Nair, ShakuntalaR, Thejodhar Pulakunta, Ns Naveen. An anatomical Study of the Inferior Oblique Muscle with Emphasis on its Nerve Entry. Chang Gung Med J 2011:34(3): Vasanthi BK, Amin H, Theerthanath, Devika P. Periorbital subcutaneous dirofilariasis-a report from coastal Karnataka. International Journal of Biomedical and advance research 2011;02(10) Year Kudva A, Rajani K, Bhandary R, Hegde KS, Achar A, Devika P, Vandana JS. A study of the normal bacterial flora on the conjunctiva of patients undergoing cataract surgery to select the best pre-operative topical antibiotic. Int J AJ Inst Med Sci 2012;1(2): Year Hegde KS, Rajani K, Vikram MJ, Kudva A, Achar A Devika P, Serrao VJ. Astigmatism; a Cataract surgeons night mare. Research and Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2013;2(3): Rajani K, Achar A, Tantry TP, Devika P, Hegde KS. Mascara induced milphosis, an etiological evaluation. International Journal of Trichology 2013;5(3): Achar A, Rajani K, Hegde KS, Kudva A, Devika P, Serrao VJ. Surgically induced Astigmatism following Cataract surgery: A comparative study. International Journal of AJ Institute of Medical Sciences. 2013;2:44-48

14 Year Niharika, Hegde KS, Serrao VJ, Rajani K, Kudva A, Achar A, Devika P. Pattern of Eye Problems in Paramedical Students. Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 2014;3(1) 2. Hegde K S, Niharika, Serrao VJ, Rajani K, Kudva A, Achar A, Devika P. Prevelance of diabetic Retinopathy in patients of age group 30 yrs and above 2014;4(1) Year Devika P, Rajani Kadri, NupurRaina, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, SudhirHegde, Chaithra D. Doctors in the Making: How Aware are They About Eye Donation. International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery, 2015 Oct, Vol 4(4) Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Nupur Raina, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva, Sudhir Hegde. Ophthalmic Consultations in A Teaching Hospital: Does it Make a Difference in the Patient Management?. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare; 2015 ; 2(40): , 3. Devika P,Sudhir Hegde, Lakshmi K S, Rajani K, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva. Astigmatism in Primary Pterygium and its Effect on Visual Acuity. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare. 2015;2(38):

15 NAME OF FACULTY:- DR.DEVIKA. P DESIGNATION: SENIOR RESIDENT DEPARTMENT: OPHTHALMOLOGY YEAR: Authorship of books: nil PUBLISHED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: 1. An Anatomical Study of the Inferior Oblique Muscle with Emphasis on Its Nerve Entry. Vishal Kumar, B V Murlimanju, P Devika, Narga Nair, Shakuntala R Pai,Thejodhar Pulakunta, N S Naveen. Chang Gung Med J. 2011; 34: Periorbital Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis-A Report from Coastal Karnataka published in International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research 2011; 02:(10). 3. A Study of the Normal Flora on the Conjunctiva of Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery to Select the Best Pre-operative Topical Antibiotic. Ajay A Kudva, Rajani Kadri, Rukma Bhandary, K Sudhir Hegde, Asha Achar, P Devika, Vandana Serrao. Int J A J I Med Sci. 2012; 1: Mascara Induced Milphosis, an Etiological Evaluation. Rajani Kadri, Asha Achar, Thrivikram Padur Tantry, Devika Parameshwar, Ajay Kudva, Sudhir Hegde. Int J Trichol. 2013; 5: Astigmatism: A Cataract Surgeon s Nightmare. Sudhir Hegde K, Rajani Kadri, Vikram MJ, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, Devika P, Vandana Serrao. Res Rev J Med Health Sci. 2013; 2: Achar A, Rajani K, Hegde KS, Kudva A, Devika P, Serrao VJ. Surgically induced Astigmatism following Cataract surgery: A comparative study. International Journal of AJ Institute of Medical Sciences. 2013;2: Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients of Age Group 30 Years and Above. Sudhir Hegde K, Niharika, Vandana John Serrao, Rajani Kadri, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, Devika P, Deepak Upadhyay. Int J Health Sci and Res. 2014; 4:

16 8. Pattern of Eye Problems in Paramedical Students. Niharika, Sudhir Hegde K, Vandana John Serrao, Rajani Kadri, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, Devika P. Res Rev J Med Health Sci. 2014; 3: Devika P, Rajani Kadri, NupurRaina, Ajay Kudva, Asha Achar, SudhirHegde, Chaithra D. Doctors in the Making: How Aware are They About Eye Donation. International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery, 2015 Oct, Vol 4(4) Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Nupur Raina, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva, Sudhir Hegde. Ophthalmic Consultations in A Teaching Hospital: Does it Make a Difference in the Patient Management?. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare; 2015 ; 2(40): Devika P,Sudhir Hegde, Lakshmi K S, Rajani K, Asha Achar, Ajay Kudva. Astigmatism in Primary Pterygium and its Effect on Visual Acuity. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare. 2015;2(38): CASE REPORT 1. Case Report of Bilateral Congenital Upper Eyelid Eversion in a Newborn. Devika P, Veena Bhagavan, Divakar D Rao, Sudhir Hegde K, Vasanthi B Kotian. Res Rev J Med Health Sci. 2014; 3: Trichilemmal Cyst of the Bulbar Conjunctiva: A Rare Presentation. Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Sandhya Ilanthodi, Sudhir Hegde. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2013; 20:366-8.

JINNAH SINDH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDY GUIDE- OPHTHALMOLOGY YEAR 4,

JINNAH SINDH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDY GUIDE- OPHTHALMOLOGY YEAR 4, INTRODUCTION Pakistan, the 7th most populous country in the world, has an urban population of 38.8% and rural dwellers of 61.2%. The country has faced challenges with vision impairment and blindness as