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J K Shrestha

Researcher at Tribhuvan University

Publications -  32
Citations -  640

J K Shrestha is an academic researcher from Tribhuvan University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Diabetic retinopathy & Population. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 28 publications receiving 566 citations. Previous affiliations of J K Shrestha include Kathmandu.

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The Bhaktapur eye study: ocular trauma and antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of corneal ulceration in Nepal

TL;DR: This study conclusively shows that post-traumatic corneal ulceration can be prevented by topical application of 1% chloramphenicol ophthalmic ointment in a timely fashion to the eyes of individuals who have suffered aCorneal abrasion in a rural setting.
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Socioeconomic barriers to cataract surgery in Nepal: the south Asian cataract management study

TL;DR: In this population with a majority of patients with severe vision loss and blind, even when offered transport and free surgery the utilisation of cataract surgery is below 60%, and medical practice needs to develop a more holistic understanding of the needs of the communities cultivating a greater capability to analyse the role of cultural, social, and economic factors when planning medical services for the population.
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Quantitative and morphological characteristics of the human corneal endothelium in relation to age, gender, and ethnicity in cataract populations of South Asia.

TL;DR: In a total sample of 1,235 eyes distributed evenly in three cataract patient populations of south Asia, it is found that statistically significant differences of corneal endothelial cell densities of cell size variability and cell hexagonality between sexes and ethnic groups are found.
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Methanol poisoning: ocular and neurological manifestations.

TL;DR: Ethananol and high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone can be an alternative treatment with better visual outcome where fomepizole is unavailable and early presentation with prompt treatment has a significant role in preserving and improving visual acuity.
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Outcomes of extracapsular surgery in eye camps of eastern Nepal

TL;DR: It was found that ECCE surgery in eye camps in this setting gave unacceptable outcomes because of a high rate of capsular rupture and posterior capsular opacification.