Purpose: Retinal pigment epithelial detachments (PEDs) are characterized by a separation between the RPE and the innermost aspect of Bruch's membrane. Many chorioretinal diseases can lead to pigment epithelial detachment of which the most common is age-related macular degeneratio...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i3385
Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of the developing retina of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants. It is an important cause of childhood blindness and is listed as one of the causes of avoidable blindness in the vision 2020 - “The Right to Sight”...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i2384
Objective: To evaluate the effect of uncomplicated cataract surgery on macular and optic nerve head blood flow with Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A). Retinal vascular changes and macular vessel remodeling following cataract surgery is an area of interest, as the e...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i2383
Aim: Visual impairment is a public health problem globally. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and pattern of visual impairment among adult population in Mangu Local Government Area (L.G.A), Plateau State, Nigeria. Study Design: A population-based descriptive cross-sec...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i2381
Mini-scleral lens’ are large diameter rigid lenses that are used to rehabilitate vision when the corneal shape is distorted from disease, scarring or after a corneal graft procedure, however, there are relatively few reports regarding their potential complications, in this case w...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i2380
Background: Uncorrected refractive error is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness world-over. The distribution and pattern of presentation is variable depending on various factors. Regardless of the type, refractive errors are easily correctable with specta...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i2379
Purpose: To update the accommodation mechanisms and propose a dual-wavelength, dual-function laser system for presbyopia and glaucoma treatments. Study Design: Laser sclera softening (LSS) for increased accommodation of presbyopic eyes. Place and Duration of Study: New Taipei Cit...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i1378
Background: HIV and its complication AIDS was a source of serious public health concern that greeted the end of the 20th century. Being a multi-systemic disease, it was also associated with different forms of ocular morbidities of interest. Purpose: To determine the prevalence,...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i1377
Background: Orbital cellulitis is defined as acute inflammatory orbital swelling of infectious origin. Most often secondary to sinusitis. Intraocular foreign bodies neglected because of their small size, or sometimes radio-transparent nature, can be difficult to diagnose even wit...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i1376
Problem: Awareness of children, who experience movement, particularly motor coordination difficulties, has increased dramatically over the last ten years. These motor coordination problems of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or/and Attention-Deficit / Hyper...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2023/v18i1375