Introduction: Eye illness epidemiology is critical because it identifies the most dangerous diseases in the community and helps decision-makers make better management decisions. This study aims to explore the epidemiology of prevalent eye diseases in north Kordofan State. Methodo...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i5436
The “multifactorial chronic optic neuropathy” known as primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is typified by a “progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGC), structural damage to the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and optic nerve head (ONH), as well as abnormalities in the visu...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i5435
Background: Artificial tears have been recognized as the first-line treatment for dry eye disease (DED), however, the clinician’s opinion regarding the management of dry eye remains uncertain. This study evaluated the Ophthalmologist’s perspectives on the treatment for DED, with...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i4434
Cornea verticillata is caused by the deposition of drugs, metabolic substrates, or disease byproducts in the basal epithelial layer of the cornea, it is most associated with amiodarone and Fabry disease. It can also be caused by a variety of other drugs, the most common of which...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i4433
Introduction: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September 2015. The Outcome Document adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [2] with 169 targets, ensuring that ‘no one is left behind’ and its importance t...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i4432
Background: Ocular trauma is preventable and one of the leading causes of ocular morbidity and blindness. Approximately 6 million people are blind from eye injuries, 2.3 million with bilateral visual impairment and 19 million with unilateral visual loss worldwide. In developing c...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i4431
Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of accommodation insufficiency among young Caucasian adults in Greece. Methods: Accommodation amplitude was assessed using the minus to blur method (PRA). Results were compared against Donder's and Hofstetter's values. Partic...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i4429
Background: Mycotic keratitis (MK) poses a significant risk as a severe and difficult-to-treat corneal infection with potentially life-threatening consequences. Fungi are commonly implicated as causative agents. Additionally, improper care of contact lenses increases the suscepti...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i3428
Two healthy males presented on separate occasions to the emergency room after sustaining trauma by air-gun pellets during farmer’s agitation against the government. Clinical examination indicated that the foreign bodies (air-gun pellets) were imbedded in different locations (subc...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i3427
In this article, we highlight the importance of the ophthalmologist in the diagnosis of hypertensive emergencies. It is crucial to know how to make the correct diagnosis and correctly refer the patient. We report a case of a 23-year-old female patient with a history of undocument...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i3426