Inverted follicular keratosis (IFK) is a rare benign tumour of skin characterized by exo-/ endophytic growth on the follicular infundibulum. Clinical as well as pathological resemblance between IFK and other cutaneous lesions commonly verruca vulgaris, actinic keratosis, seborrhe...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i2451
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to severe ophthalmological complications, particularly peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK), which may progress to corneal perforation, threatening both functional and anatomical prognosis. We report the case of a 65-year-old patient with erosi...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i1450
Lens-based refractive surgeries including Phakic IOLs and Refractive Lens Exchange are the procedure of choice when corneal ablative surgeries are contraindicated and in presbyopes. These procedures are gaining popularity over ablative procedures due it’s reversible nature. Dysfu...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i1449
Purpose: To evaluate the preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Patients and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from July 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024 at the University Hospital Center of the Institute of Tropical Ophthalmology of A...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i1448
Aims: To identify factors associated with refractive errors as well as assess the prevalence and pattern of refractive errors among primary school children in Molepolole, Botswana. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Lewis memorial Primary school, f...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i1447
Corneal collagen crosslinking is primarily carried out as a treatment modality for the management of corneal ectasias such as keratoconus, keratoglobus, pellucid marginal degeneration etc, as well as for the management of post refractive surgery corneal ectasias. However, it has...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2025/v20i1446
This case reports a 10-year-old girl who presented with sudden-onset diplopia and bilateral mydriasis following a recent upper respiratory infection. Ocular examination showed poor light response and mild abduction deficits. Initial low-resolution MRI was normal, but a high-resol...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i6445
In this study, we aim to document know the clinical spectrum and mechanism of ocular trauma and benefits of early intervention following injuries among patients presenting to CIMS, Bilaspur. This was a prospective interventional study of all ocular emergencies except chemical inj...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i6444
Digital devices, mainly smartphone with its time-consuming applications and 24/7 internet connection, are accused of the being the main cause of severe distraction and excessive disruptions with fragmentation of everyday life that adversely interrupts the adults and youth lifesty...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i6443
Purpose: To compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and satisfaction results after blended refractive surgery with one eye Lasik laser/ PRK and another eye ICL. Patients and Methods: A Quality of life and Patient reported spectacle independence (PRISQ) questionnaire was administ...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i6442
Introduction: Secondary glaucomas(SG) are defined by the presence of elevated intra ocular pressure (IOP) with/without optic neuropathy changes, associated with some primary ocular/systemic disease resulting in severe visual impairment. Objective: To determine the causes of secon...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i6441
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a multifactorial chronic optic neuropathy with significant genetic heterogeneity. The pathogenesis of POAG involves an imbalance between the production and drainage of aqueous humor (AH). Genetic theories suggest that transgenic mice demonstr...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i6440
Background: The increasing prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) necessitates a thorough understanding of its impact on visual health among users. This study aimed to investigate the adverse effects of long-term computer usage on the visual acuity of non-academic staff at...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i5439
Aims: Optokinetic-based paradigms used to derive objective visual acuity suffer so far from low predictive power. Arguably, the contribution of the peripheral stimulation and the discrepancy between detection and discrimination threshold can bias the outcomes. In this respect, hi...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i5438
Juvenile myopia, a significant visual impairment characterized by blurred distance vision, is increasingly prevalent among Indian children. This review explores the multifactorial etiology of myopia, including genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and lifestyle factor...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i5437