Background: Astigmatism is an error of refraction that can affect visual outcome after cataract surgery. The degree of astigmatism is usually estimated pre-operatively by keratometry readings. These readings can help in the plan of surgical technique and choice of intraocular len...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i330170
This research investigated the pre-operative ultrasonographic findings in cataract patients from a private eye clinic in South East Nigeria. The study comprised a total of 117 patients with an average age of 65±11.9, 56.4% of whom were male. Most patients (88%) had poor pre-opera...
Aim: This study aim to evaluate the characteristics and systemic risk factors of glaucoma in adult patients attending a private eye clinic in Aba, Nigeria. Methodology: This study is a hospital-based research which utilized a cross-sectional design to evaluate the characteristics...
Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (RE) are a major cause of visual impairment. They affect a large proportion of the population globally and have psychological and socio-economic effects on the individual, family and society. They could lead to poor quality of life. Aim:...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i4369
Aim: To determine the common complaints and predisposing factors of low vision and blindness among adult ophthalmic patients in Abia State University Teaching Hospital, (ABSUTH), Aba, Nigeria. Study Design: A retrospective, descriptive study. Methodology: An institutional-based s...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v15i130205
Background: Low vision and blindness are significant public health issues worldwide. They result in educational, occupational, and social challenges in the affected persons. Their care givers/ families are also severely affected. There is however limited data on the magnitude of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i830353
The visual outcome of cataract surgery is a critical measure of its effectiveness and is an essential aspect of quality control in ophthalmic care. The burden of cataracts is especially pronounced in developing countries. This study investigated the characteristics of patients wh...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i31312