Rajiv Khandekar

Review of retinal morphology around optic disc in Peripapillary atrophy by using Spectralis Optical Coherent Tomography

Where are we in elimination of avoidable blindness after ten years of implementing 'VISION 2020 The Right to the sight' in Oman?

Changing trends of population and blindness in Oman: A need for urgent action

Prevalence and causes of avoidable blindness and severe visual impairment in a tribal district of Maharashtra, India

Background: We present the outcomes of a survey conducted in Nandurbar, a tribal district of Maharashtra, India. It was based on "Rapid Assessment for Avoidable Blindness" methodology and conducted in 2009 in Nandurbar, a tribal district of Maharashtra, India. Materials and methods: We examined persons of 50 years and …

Patient satisfaction regarding eye care services at tertiary hospital of central India

Purpose: To evaluate patients' satisfaction regarding eye care services and suggest policy changes accordingly. Study design: Descriptive study. Materials and methods: This study was conducted between September 2005 and June 2006. Patients attending the eye clinic of Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Prade …

Ocular status and functional adaptation of visually challenged children of a special school in Oman

Introduction: We assessed the ocular status and visual adaptation among children studying at a school for visually disabled children in Muscat, Oman. Materials and methods: This descriptive study was conducted in 2009-2010. We assessed the visual and ocular status of the participants. They were interviewed to elicit th …

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding eye complications and care among Omani persons with diabetes - A cross sectional study

Purpose: We present the level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among diabetic patients regarding eye complications and their care. Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in 2008 at seven regions of Oman. Arabic speaking nurses interviewed diabetics at clinics. They used a closed ended que …

Eye and vision defects in under-five-year-old children in Oman: A public health intervention study

Purpose: To identify under-five-year-old children with vision or ocular defect in two provinces (Wilayats) of central Oman in 2006. Study design: Public health intervention study. Materials and methods: Ocular examination in Manah Wilayat was conducted by nursing staff of the primary health center (PHC) and in Mudhaiby …

Preferral Antibiotic Treatment Policy to be adopted in the ‘Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Strategy in all the Developing Countries?

The determinants of trichiasis recurrence differ at one and two years following lid surgery in Vietnam: A community-based intervention study

Aim: To compare determinants for recurrence of trichiasis at one and two years following lid surgery in Vietnam. Study design: Community-based intervention study. Methods: This study was carried out between 2000 and 2003 in four trachoma-endemic districts of Vietnam. Trained trichiasis surgeons performed modified Cueno …

Eye care through private sector in Oman

Elimination of Blinding Trachoma in Oman

Assessment of Visual Gain Following Cataract Surgeries in Oman: A Hospital-Based Cohort Study

Evaluation of resources for contact lens practice in private contact lens clinics of Muscat, Oman

Background: The integration of the contact lens (CL) practice with the VISION 2020 initiative is important. We assessed the facilities at the private CL clinics of Muscat. Accordingly, we suggested the appropriate eye care for CL wearers in Oman. Study design: This was a descriptive study. Materials and methods: This s …

Factors Influencing Sputum Smear Conversion at One and Two Months of Tuberculosis Treatment