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Ocular disorders among persons living with HIV/AIDS in Osun State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS affects all the structures of the eye and the orbit with grave implications on vision and quality of …
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Bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility in ocular infections: A study at Boru-Meda General Hospital, Dessie, Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: The eye consists of both internal and external compartments. Several variables, including microbes, dust, and high temperatures can cause …
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Editorial Expression of Concern: Phaco-UCP; combined phacoemulsification and ultrasound ciliary plasty versus phacoemulsification alone for management of coexisting cataract and open angle glaucoma: a randomized clinical trial
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Diagnosis of forme fruste keratoconus with scheimpflug photography in Ghanaian patients
AIM: This study aimed to differentiate moderate to high myopic astigmatism from forme fruste keratoconus using Pentacam parameters and develop …
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Tear film assessment before and after phacoemulsification in patients with age-related cataracts
BACKGROUND: The study aims to assess the tear film before and after phacoemulsification in patients with age-related cataracts. METHODS: A …
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Awareness of glaucoma among adult patients attending hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital ophthalmic outpatient department, Sidama, Ethiopia, August 2022
BACKGROUND: Due to the asymptomatic nature of the disease and lack of awareness, most glaucoma patients present for eye examination …
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Clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of transcutaneous versus transconjunctival excision of Wolfring gland ductal cysts
PURPOSE: To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics and surgical outcomes of patients with Wolfring gland ductal cysts (WGDCs). METHODS: A retrospective, …
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Corneal endothelial cell density and associated factors among adults at a regional referral hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background To assess the prevalence of low corneal endothelial cell density and correlates of corneal endothelial cell density among …
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Sling for the sling: a new technique for long-term correction of severe congenital ptosis
INTRODUCTION: Severe congenital ptosis poses a complex challenge for oculoplastic surgeons, requiring meticulous surgical intervention to restore eyelid function and …
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Efficacy of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in high-risk pediatric retinal detachment; randomized clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (PRRDs) are complex, rare occurrences and are often related to trauma or congenital abnormalities. Children …
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Efficacy of Repeated Low-Level Red Light (RLRL) therapy on myopia outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Myopia is the most prevalent form of refractive error that has a major negative impact on visual function …
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Computer vision syndrome and associated factors in university students and teachers in Nampula, Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a complex of eye and visual problems that arise while using a computer or …
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Non-contact meibography changes according to disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis cases
PURPOSE: To measure dry eye disease (DED) activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, correlate it with the activity and duration …
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Study of aqueous humour inflammatory mediators’ levels in a cohort of Egyptian patients with diabetic macular oedema
BACKGROUND: The aim was to study aqueous humour inflammatory mediators' levels in a cohort of Egyptian patients with diabetic macular …
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Evaluation of graded recession of inferior oblique muscle for correction of different grades of V-pattern strabismus
BACKGROUND: V pattern identification is essential for proper strabismus management. Graded recession is a tailored approach to treat inferior oblique …
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Prevalence and pattern of retinopathy of prematurity at two national referral hospitals in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of blindness in children and an ROP epidemic is predicted this …
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Outcomes of trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole treatment for ocular toxoplasmosis in Congolese patients
BACKGROUND: Ocular toxoplasmosis (OT) is the leading cause of infectious posterior uveitis in several areas worldwide. The combination of Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole …
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Prevalence of inherited retinal diseases in a large Egyptian cohort
BACKGROUND: Inherited retinal diseases form a rare, highly heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by retinal degeneration. It is considered …
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Validity of a novel optical coherence tomography angiography flow index in a cohort of primary open angle glaucoma
BACKGROUND: Vascular mechanisms are implicated in many ocular diseases. Therefore, different vascular imaging modalities are used in management of such …
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Profiling and factors associated with glaucoma diagnostic practice in sub-Saharan Africa-a cross sectional study of Nigerian and Ghanaian optometrists
BACKGROUND: Ghana and Nigeria are the two countries in Africa that currently run the Doctor of Optometry (OD) program in …