Background: Demodex mites are common commensals of human skin and eyelids but may become pathogenic in immunocompromised individuals. Increased mite density has been associated with ocular surface disease, blepharitis, and dermatological manifestations, particularly in patients r...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2026/v21i1496
Introduction: Necrotising fasciitis is a severe infection of the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia, associated with necrosis of the overlying skin tissue. Periorbital involvement is rare. It can be responsible for multiple early deleterious complications and late cicatri...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2026/v21i1495
Aims: This study reports a case of localized ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and highlights the role of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in diagnosis, surgical planning, and postoperative surveillance. Presentation of Case: A 60-year-old male farmer...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2026/v21i1494
ASMAE NAJAH, OUSSAMA MISLEY, HIND SAFI, SOUMIA ALLAOUI, SALAH EDDINE EL BACHIR, YOUNES TLEMCANI, SARAH BELGHMAIDI, ABDELJALIL MOUTAOUAKIL, HIND RACHADI, HALIMA EL KHADRAOUI & HANANE RAIS·Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal·2026
Introduction: Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign, rapidly growing proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts that can mimic malignant soft-tissue tumors both clinically and histologically. Although commonly found in adults, NF is rare in the pediatric population, especially...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2026/v21i1493
Aim: To compare the efficacy and safety of phacoemulsification (PHACOE) versus manual small-incision cataract surgery (PHACOA) at the Chad–China Friendship University Hospital Centre (CHU‑ATC) in N’Djamena, Chad. Study Design: A prospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study con...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2026/v21i1492
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease(VKH) is an idiopathic multisystem autoimmune disease affecting the melanocyte-containing tissues such as Uvea, inner ear, meninges and skin. Cases of Probable vogt-koyanagi-harada disease are rarely encountered in clinical practice. Here we report cas...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2026/v21i1491
Background: Eyelid lesions are commonly encountered in ophthalmic practice and encompass a wide spectrum of non-neoplastic and neoplastic conditions. Accurate histopathological diagnosis is critical for appropriate management, given the functional and cosmetic significance of the...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6489
ASMAE NAJAH, SARAH BELGHMAIDI, HIND SAFI, YOUNES TLEMCANI, ABDELJALIL MOUTAOUAKIL, ZAKARIA AZIZ, INTISSAR SALHI, GASTLI SKANDER, NADIA MANSOURI, MARIA DREF, HIND RACHADI & HANANE RAIS·Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal·2025
Introduction: Orbital schwannomas are rare benign tumors arising from Schwann cells of peripheral nerve sheaths and account for a small percentage of orbital masses. They are most commonly located within the intraconal space, while involvement of extraocular muscles is exceptiona...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6490
Aims: To assess the self-care knowledge and factors associated with post-cataract surgery complications in adult patients attending the KCMC Hospital eye department in Moshi Municipal, Northern Tanzania. Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: Ophthal...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6487
Aims: Assessment of clinical characteristics, efficacy of treatment, and pre-operative factors associated with the anatomical and functional outcome of patients who underwent tractional retinal detachment surgery at KCMC Study Design: A hospital-based prospective cohort study. P...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6488
Aim: To evaluate the risk factors associated with endophthalmitis requiring evisceration/enucleation among patients managed at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Northern Tanzania. Study Design: Hospital-based retrospective analytic study. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6486
Aims: To evaluate the functional and cosmetic outcomes of Tenzel semi-circular advancement flap reconstruction in pediatric patients with congenital or acquired eyelid coloboma and to assess the reliability and safety of this technique across varying defect sizes. Study Design: P...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6485
Aims: To evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with elevated intraocular pressure among patients attending Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) zonal referral hospital at general outpatient clinic, 2024-2025. Study Design: Hospital-based analytical cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6483
Aims: To evaluate the distribution of ocular perfusion pressure and its effect on primary open-angle glaucoma among adult patients at KCMC eye department. Study Design: Case-control and cross-sectional designs. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at a KCMC zonal...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6484
Aim: To determine visual outcome in diabetic macular edema patients treated with bevacizumab alone versus bevacizumab plus focal laser. Study Design: A retrospective cohort study Place and Duration of Study: A 1 year follow-up, conducted at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre fr...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i6482