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Ocular sequelae following snakebite envenomation Susmitha Joshy, M. C. Chaitra Pan American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024 We report the case of a 33-year-old male patient who developed ophthalmoplegic symptoms following a viper snakebite. The patient presented with complaints of ptosis, blurred vision, and diplopia following a snakebite on his left lower limb. Clinical examinations revealed signs of envenomation, including local swelling and tenderness, alongside ocular manifestations such as limited extraocular movements and alternating exotropia. Blood investigations showed elevated white blood cell count and urinary abnormalities. The objective of this case report is to present the characteristic findings and management of this rare manifestation of a viper snakebite.
Tear film abnormalities in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome G. Rashmi, M. C. Chaitra Pan American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Introduction: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) is a systemic age-related disorder with the production and accumulation of abnormal fibrous material in visceral organs and in the eye. The presence of pseudoexfoliation in the conjunction and lacrimal glands can affect the tear film stability. Objective: The objective of this study was to study the tear film abnormalities in patients with PEX. Materials and Methods: In this case–control study, Group 1 consisted of 40 eyes with PEX, Group 2 consisted of 40 eyes with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, and Group 3 consisted of 40 eyes without pseudoexfoliation (control group). Schirmer’s two tests and tear film break-up time (TBUT) were performed to study the tear film abnormalities in all eyes. Results: The mean Schirmer’s in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 was 12.43 ± 5.697, 13.10 ± 5.173, and 21.98 ± 5.399, respectively. The mean TBUT in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 was 6.0 ± 1.961, 5.13 ± 2.053, and 11.38 ± 1.644, respectively. Both Schirmer’s 2 test and TBUT values between Groups 1 and Group 3, between Group 2 and 3 showed statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). Conclusion: This study reveals that tear film abnormalities are commonly seen in PEX syndrome and PEX glaucoma due to the involvement of conjunctiva in PEX.
Prevalence, risk factors and severity of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants in a tertiary care hospital in rural karnataka Raheemunnisa Shaik Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 2023 Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a condition which is one of the major causes of preventable childhood blindness. ROP may develop in premature new-borns due to avascular or incompletely vascularized retina at birth which are prone to damage. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), as well as its risk factors and severity, among newborns who were admitted to and screened at a tertiary care facility that serves a rural community.A cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of 1 year. All infants born prematurely who were admitted to the hospital and had a birth weight of less than or equal to 1500 g and/or less than 32 weeks of gestation were included in the study. Additionally, babies born between 1501-2500 grams and/or 33-35 weeks who were at a higher risk were also included. Under aseptic conditions all preterms were screened with RetCam in NICU of a tertiary hospital situated in rural area in Karnataka.224 preterm babies were screened for ROP. No ROP was noted in 185 babies (82.59%), 9 babies had stage 1 (4.02%), 21 babies stage 2 (9.38%), 9 babies had stage 3 ROP (4.02). No infant developed stage 4 and stage 5 ROP. Prevalence of ROP is 17.41% in our study. Low birth weight (LBW), Very low birth weight (VLBW), Respiratory Distress Syndrome and sepsis are found to be clinically significant in this study.In this study, the prevalence of ROP is 17.41%. LBW, VLBW, Respiratory Distress Syndrome and sepsis are found to significant risk factors. Early screening and timely appropriate treatment of ROP can prevent from causing childhood blindness.
Eye in the skin-A review article Chaitra M C, Ramanjanayalu M Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 2023 This article emphasizes the interlink between eye and the skin, helping to diagnose systemic diseases based on the ocular manifestations. A complete care of eyes by the ophthalmologist will require simultaneous skin care and treatment of the systemic cause.
A clinical study of dacryocystitis Chaitra MC, S Pandu, MS Padmajothi Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 2019 A clinical study of dacryocystitis - IJCEO- Print ISSN No: - 2395-1443 Online ISSN No:- 2395-1451 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijceo.2019.067, Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology-Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Association of inflammatory markers and hematological inflammatory indices in predicting pseudoexfoliation C Harshitha, MC Chaitra Bioinformation 21 (8), 2405 , 2025 2025
Formulation and Evaluation of Topical Microemulgel Containing Colchicine A Patel, FR Sheeba, M Chaitra, PM Gayana, SC Kumar 2025
Linking pseudo-exfoliation and serum uric acid among cataract patients NL Haneela, MC Chaitra, N Apoorva Bioinformation 21 (6), 1328 , 2025 2025
Correlation between red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and diabetic retinopathy P Elavala, MC Chaitra, K Prabhavathi, TN Suresh Bioinformation 21 (6), 1324 , 2025 2025
ROLE AND SELECTION OF ANTIOXIDANTS FOR PARENTERAL FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT: A REVIEW. M Chaitra, FR Sheeba, S Kumar, SL Archana, S Dyamesh, PM Gayana Biochemical & Cellular Archives 25 (1) , 2025 2025
A Cross-Sectional Study to Compare the Effects of Chewing Versus Smoking Tobacco on Corneal Endothelial Health MC Chaitra EC Ophthalmology 16, 01-08 , 2025 2025
The correlation of ABO and Rh Blood Group Phenotypes with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with or without microvascular complications P Elavala, MC Chaitra SEEJPH , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Eyeing victory with 5FU: Ocular surface squamous neoplasia: A case report. B Chaitra MC International Journal of Applied Research 11 (2), 213-16 , 2025 2025
Associations of Ganglion cell inner plexiform layer & Optic nerve head parameters with visual field sensitivity in advanced Glaucoma. CMC Sanjana South Eastern European Journal of Public Health 26, 2271-79 , 2025 2025
“Evaluation of Underlying Etiological Factors in Patients with Papilledema in Rural Karnataka”. CMCRG Sri Archana EC Ophthalmology 16 (2), 1-6 , 2025 2025
Effects of Intravitreal Ranizumab injection on Diabetic macular edema. CMC Gummalla Bhavishya Cuest.fisioter 54 (1), 345-48 , 2025 2025
The correlation of ABO & Rh blood group phenotypes with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with or without microvascular complications. CMC Prathibha Elavala SSEJPH 26 (S1), 341-46. , 2025 2025
EVALUATION OF DIFFERENCE IN THEANTERIOR CHAMBER ANGLE FOLLOWING CATARACT SURGERY IN SENILE CATARACT. Karishma aggarwal1, Dr. B O Hanumanthappa2 , Sanjana KP3 , Dr. Chaitra M.C 4 African journal of biological sciences 6 (15), 12340-50 , 2024 2024
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLY-HERBAL TOOTHPOWDER TABLETS FOR ENHANCED ORAL HEALTH. FR Sheeba, M Chaitra, AA Rampur, M Mahalaxmi, AM Sanjana, ... Biochemical & Cellular Archives 24 (2) , 2024 2024
Study of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in Patients with Type2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital DCMC Nuthan Babu1, Dr. M S Padmajothi2, Srilekha R Matapati 3 African journal of biological sciences 6 (15), 9142-52 , 2024 2024
Ocular sequelae following snakebite envenomation S Joshy, MC Chaitra The Pan-American Journal of Ophthalmology 6 (3), 106 , 2024 2024
retinal toxicity from Ectoparasiticide exposure or coincidental? CMC Devi Sindhuja National Board of Examination - Journal of Medical sciences 2 (8), 837-41 , 2024 2024
Detection of corneal pathology among Indians using WBC count as inflammatory marker S Joshy, MC Chaitra Bioinformation 20 (5), 478 , 2024 2024
Correction of presbyopia using 0.5% pilocarpine eye drops among Indians S Petkar, MC Chaitra Bioinformation 20 (5), 532 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Macro Mineral Levels as Markers For Senile Cataract- A Case Control Study. CMC Shaik Hasareen Neuroquantology 22 (3), 141-146 , 2024 2024
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Breath to speech communication with fall detection for elder/patient with take care analytics SS Kumar, BK Aishwarya, KN Bhanutheja, M Chaitra 2016 IEEE International Conference on Recent Trends in Electronics … , 2016 2016 Citations: 13
Awareness & knowledge of Glaucoma among Hospital personnel in a tertiary care centre in rural Karnataka. DARC Dr. M S Padmajothi, Dr. Chaitra M C* Tropical journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. 4 (2), 126-130 , 2019 2019 Citations: 10
Accident prevention by eye blinking sensor and alcohol detector KB Deepa, M Chaitra, AK Sharma, VS Sreedhar, HKP Kumar International Journal of Engineering Research 4 (7), 351-354 , 2015 2015 Citations: 9
Determinants of Health Insurance in rural population of South India M Chaitra, K Deepa Indian Journal of forensic and community medicine 2 (3), 172-175 , 2015 2015 Citations: 7
Correction of presbyopia using 0.5% pilocarpine eye drops among Indians S Petkar, MC Chaitra Bioinformation 20 (5), 532 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
E-learning versus conventional teaching among students during Covid-19 pandemic in India et al Chaitra Bioinformation 18 (10), 1005-1008 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
A clinical study of dacryocystitis. MC Chaitra, S Pandu, MS Padmajothi SDUAHER , 2019 2019 Citations: 2
The correlation of ABO and Rh Blood Group Phenotypes with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with or without microvascular complications P Elavala, MC Chaitra SEEJPH , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Congenital ocular and its adnexal anomalies among Indian pediatric age groups C Preethi, MC Chaitra Bioinformation 20 (4), 323-326 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Prevalence, risk factors and severity of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants in a tertiary care hospital in rural Karnataka. CMC Shaik R Indian Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 9 (2), 232-240 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Subjective Verification of Refraction- A Quality Section Indicator: A Cross-sectional Study SA MC Chaitra1 , KM Harshitha2 , H Mohan Kumar3 Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 17 (6), NC06-NC08 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Frequency of convergence insufficiency among students at a tertiary care centre in rural Karnataka, India. PR J Akhil, Chaitra MC, K Kaliminnal, Sheik Firdose Bioinformation 19 (2), 196-198 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Dry eye among computer operators at a tertiary care centre in India. C al. Bioinformation 18 (10), 912-915 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Seeking spark ocular myasthenia gravis in a juvenile – an Indian case report. BR Usha, K Nandhini, MC Chaitra Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 5 (7), 190 , 2020 2020 Citations: 1
Awareness & knowledge of Diabetic Retinopathy among Hospital personnel in a tertiary care centre in rural Karnataka. ARC M S Padmajothi, Chaitra M C* International Journal of Scientific research. 8 (6), 53-54. , 2019 2019 Citations: 1
Association of inflammatory markers and hematological inflammatory indices in predicting pseudoexfoliation C Harshitha, MC Chaitra Bioinformation 21 (8), 2405 , 2025 2025
Formulation and Evaluation of Topical Microemulgel Containing Colchicine A Patel, FR Sheeba, M Chaitra, PM Gayana, SC Kumar 2025
Linking pseudo-exfoliation and serum uric acid among cataract patients NL Haneela, MC Chaitra, N Apoorva Bioinformation 21 (6), 1328 , 2025 2025
Correlation between red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and diabetic retinopathy P Elavala, MC Chaitra, K Prabhavathi, TN Suresh Bioinformation 21 (6), 1324 , 2025 2025
ROLE AND SELECTION OF ANTIOXIDANTS FOR PARENTERAL FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT: A REVIEW. M Chaitra, FR Sheeba, S Kumar, SL Archana, S Dyamesh, PM Gayana Biochemical & Cellular Archives 25 (1) , 2025 2025
