Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
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Eye care 2<br />
Corneal<br />
Anaesthesia<br />
Patient must<br />
practise<br />
regularly …<br />
Eyes<br />
Patient must check<br />
daily and report on<br />
finding ...<br />
Cover the eyes with glasses<br />
during day , and eye – shield /<br />
cloth at night<br />
Keep eyes clean and free from<br />
flies<br />
Redness of eye , even<br />
without pain<br />
Blurring of vision<br />
Use a mirror / friend<br />
Compare daily , looking<br />
at a fixed object from<br />
constant distance<br />
Indications to refer a patient <strong>for</strong> Reconstructive Surgery<br />
• All patients who have de<strong>for</strong>mities caused by <strong>Leprosy</strong> and fulfill the<br />
following criteria may be referred to a hospital where RCS are routinely<br />
done.<br />
• The patient should have completed Multi Drug treatment.<br />
• De<strong>for</strong>mities should be mobile.<br />
• De<strong>for</strong>mities should be of at least one year duration.<br />
• The patient should have been reaction – free <strong>for</strong> at least 6 months.<br />
• The patient should be willing <strong>for</strong> surgery and should have realistic<br />
expectations of result.<br />
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