We present a case of Ischemic Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) caused by hypertension secondary to renal failure in IgA nephropathy. A 17 year old male came with chief complaints of sudden painless diminution of vision in RE since 15 days. On examination the Right eye showed...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i130246
Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder of the skin and mucous membranes with worldwide incidence of 0.5-2%. The aim of this cross sectional study was to assess the ocular involvement in vitiligo patients. Two hundred patients clinically diagnosed vitiligo attending vitiligo clinic, de...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i130245
Purpose: To derive and provide analytic formulas and proposed protocol for accommodative gain of presbyopia eyes via laser scleral softening, which causes increased space between ciliary body and lens (SCL) and mobility of the posterior vitreal zonules (PVZ). Study Design: To inc...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i430243
Purpose: To derive and provide, for the first time, comprehensive analytic formulas for scleral softening volume efficacy (SVE) for accommodative gain (AG) via the increased space between ciliary body and lens (SCL) and mobility of the posterior vitreous zonules (PVZ). Study Desi...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i430244
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), also known as chronic simple glaucoma, is usually an inherited disease. Inheritance is considered multifunctional and polygenic. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, of which POAG is the most common. First-d...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i430242
Aims: In this study, we aimed to investigate the intercorrelations between tear film break up time, measured non-invasively using non-invasive keratographic break-up time (NIKBUT), higher order aberrations (HOA) and quality of vision (QoV) in pseudophakic patients. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i430240
Aim: This study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding refractive error correction surgeries among undergraduate medical students. Study Design: In this study cross-sectional study design was used. Duration and Place of Study: The study was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i430239
Purpose: To analyze the safety and efficacy of corneal photovitrification (CPV) for improved visions of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) eyes. Study Design: Using CPV for improved visions of AMD eyes. Place and Duration of Study: New Taipei City, Taiwan, and Austin, TX, USA...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i330238
Introduction: Ethambutol (EMB) is one of the first-line antituberculosis drugs that reported to cause toxic effects on the eye structure. This study aims to elucidate the histological mechanism of retinal and optic nerve damage in toxic optic neuropathy cases. Reference Sources:...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i330237
Chioma Lilian Owunna, Chigozie John Ekenze, Ifeoma Kate Okorie, Augustine Ugochukwu Akujobi, Jacqueline E. Obioma-Elemba, Oyinyechi Lilian Umunnakwe, Mamzhi Seljul Crown Ramyil & Timothy Olugbenga Ogundeko·Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal·2022
Aim: This was a cross-sectional study conducted to assess the oculo-visual status of children with special needs in three selected special schools in Imo State, Nigeria. Children with special needs are at a higher risk of visual impairment as compared to normal population. Intere...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v16i330235