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Jaya Thakur
Researcher at Kathmandu
Publications - 7
Citations - 168
Jaya Thakur is an academic researcher from Kathmandu. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cataract surgery & Retinoblastoma. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 7 publications receiving 164 citations.
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Pediatric cataract surgery in Nepal.
Jaya Thakur,Harsha S Reddy,Harsha S Reddy,M. Edward Wilson,Govind Paudyal,R Gurung,Suman Thapa,Geoffrey Tabin,Geoffrey Tabin,Sanduk Ruit +9 more
TL;DR: Implantation of an IOL at the time of cataract extraction under combined systemic ketamine and peribulbar lidocaine anesthesia appeared to be well tolerated and produced significant visual improvement in pediatric patients in Nepal.
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Willingness to pay for cataract surgery in Kathmandu valley.
Mohan Krishna Shrestha,Jaya Thakur,Chitra Kumar Gurung,Anand Y. Joshi,Subhash Pokhrel,Sanduk Ruit +5 more
TL;DR: Although there was awareness of the availability of treatment and services provided within the reach, people are not willing to pay for the surgery and use the facility primarily because of poverty, hence, a more holistic approach is needed.
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Ketamine anaesthesia for paediatric ophthalmology surgery
TL;DR: Ketamine is an effective agent for both intraocular and extraocular surgery in the paediatric age group and may be useful in a simple ophthalmic setup in the developing word.
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Retinoblastoma in Nepal: a clinical profile of 30 cases.
TL;DR: An informational program directed toward the public in general, as well as careful screening of any white pupillary reflex by the pediatrician and/or primary health worker will encourage and support early diagnosis of retinoblastoma.