@article{19963,
  keywords = {Treatment, Patients, Pakistan, Morbidity, Methods, Male, leprosy, Leishmaniasis, Female, Eye, Education, Early Diagnosis, Disability, diagnosis, Deformities, Complications},
  author = {Soomro F R and Pathan G M},
  title = {Ocular disabilities in leprosy, Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan},
  abstract = {Background: Eye involvement is a common cause of disability and morbidity in leprosy patients. During the Leishmaniasis survey in the mountainous belt, leprosy patients were also checked for different eye complications. Objectives: The purpose of this survey was to find out the frequency and severity of ophthalmic disabilities and deformities associated with leprosy in Larkana district. Patients and methods: The disabilities and deformities noted were graded according to WHO criteria (1982) as grade I, II and III. Results: Eye complications were seen in 43.4% of leprosy patients. There were 71% males and 29% females. Both eyes were affected. Grade I disabilities were more frequent. Conclusion: Eye complications are quite common in leprosy patients of Larkana region. Patients' education, early diagnosis and treatment and continuous surveillance are mandatory to reduce this high figure.},
  year = {2007},
  journal = {Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists},
  volume = {17},
  pages = {11 - 13},
  month = {2007///},
  url = {http://www.jpad.org.pk/January-March-2007/3.Original%20article%20Ocular%20disabilities%20in%20leprosy,%20Larkana%20District,%20Sindh,%20Pakistan.pdf},
  language = {eng},
}