DR. DIPANKAR DAS

Dr.Harsha Bhattacharjee, Dr. (Mrs.) KASTURI BHATTACHARJEE

Abstract

Purpose: To study parasitic eye diseases in a tertiary institute of north-east India by live examination of parasites, rapid staining and scanning electron microscopy

Method: Ocular parasitic diseases were seen clinically and pathologically. Worms were stained by rapid fluorescein stain in raw specimen and immediate reports of the parasites were done. Wet mount preparation and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy was carried out in some of the parasites.

Results: Total 166 cases of ocular parasitic diseases were seen in 12 years study. Toxoplasmosis (n=93, 56.02%), Toxocariasis (n=32, 19.28%), Cysticercosis (n=18, 10.84%), Hydatidosis (n=5, 3.01%), Dirofilariasis (n=5, 3.01%) Thelazia (n=3, 2%), Gnathostoma (n=2, 1.81 % )and Suspected DUSN (n=2, 1.81%). Live examination was seen in 11 cases (6.63%)

Conclusion: The present study is a large study where live examinations of ocular parasites were carried out for rapid diagnosis.

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