Leishmaniasis is a protozoan disease which is widespread and more common in developing countries. It is estimated that 350 million people live in areas where the disease is endemic 12 million people are presently affected and approximately 1.5 million new cases occur every ear.

Leishmaniasis is of 3 types cutaneous mucocutaneous visceral  ocular lesions are more common in the cutaneous form  they are as follows  conjunctivitis episcleritis keratitis uveitis cataract glaucoma finally eye destruction  Share your views.