Background: Tuberculosis (TB) represents a rare aetiological factor in the development of choroidal neovascularisation (CNV), a process largely mediated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Evidence from experimental animal models of intraocular TB has demonstrated incre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1152
Post-traumatic cyclodialysis is a rare entity resulting from a detachment of the ciliary body from the scleral spur, most often secondary to blunt trauma. This creates a shunt space between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal space, leading to variable ocular hypotony. It...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1150
Background: Glaucoma is a chronic progressive optic neuropathy and represents one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Because the disease is frequently asymptomatic in its early stages, long-term management relies heavily on patient adherence to treatment a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1151
Introduction: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) represents a severe inflammatory disorder characterized by progressive stromal thinning and epithelial ulceration of the peripheral cornea. Although it is most frequently associated with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1149
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a major global health challenge and is associated with vision-threatening complications, including diabetic macular edema (DME), a leading cause of visual impairment. The abnormal lipids has been implicated in the development of macular...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1148
Doha Chemsi, Khidrou Fadhloullahi Oumarou Sambou, Brarou Houda, Walid El Barroudi, Samah Sadiki, Nermine Belayachi, Mehdi Khmamouche, Adil EL Khoyaali & Yassine Mouzari·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology·2026
Sports-related orbitopalpebral trauma is a common cause of ocular injury and may lead to complex involvement of both the anterior and posterior segments, with severe visual consequences. Despite prominent external findings, significant intraocular lesions may remain occult at the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1147
Purpose: Glaucoma remained one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness globally, and early diagnosis was essential for preventing vision loss. Understanding its risk factors was particularly important in rural and semi-urban settings where awareness and access to eye care...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1146
Youssoufou Souley Abdoul Salam, Fadhloullahi Khidrou Sambou Oumarou, Adamou B. Bondiaré M, Yonli Yempabou Hugues Arnaud, Lucrèce Joanelle Vydalie Eriga & Djibril Adédoyin Yaya-Oye·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology·2026
Ballistic eye injuries are very rare ophthalmic emergencies, but they are potentially serious as they can lead to blindness. The prevailing insecurity in the Sahel has led to a multitude of cases that pose a problem in terms of treatment. The objective of the study was to describ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1145
Background and Aim: Glaucoma is a frequent eye condition in which the optic nerve, which connects the eye and the brain, is injured. Glaucoma poses a serious public health concern since it is the second biggest cause of blindness worldwide, and this blindness is usually irreversi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1144
Background: Cataract is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide, with a disproportionately high burden in low- and middle-income countries. Small incision cataract surgery (SICS) is widely practiced in such settings due to its cost-effectiveness and reproducibility. D...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1143
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the pattern of visual function (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, colour vision, stereoacuity and visual field) and its association with risk of RTA among CVDs in Gwagwalada, FCT-Abuja. Study Design: Community base cross sectional study....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1142
Background: Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPCD) is a rare hereditary disorder of the corneal endothelium and Descemet’s membrane. Its heterogeneous clinical presentation accounts for the term "polymorphous" and may lead to diagnostic confusion, particularly in the pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1141
Background: Preventing corneal blindness requires a multifaceted approach. Public health interventions aimed at promoting hygiene, early diagnosis, and timely treatment of corneal infections are essential. Awareness regarding the harmful effects of using unregulated eye products,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1140
Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis (ARCI) is a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders of cornification, with CERS3 mutations being a rare cause that typically produces a lamellar ichthyosis–like phenotype due to defective synthesis of very long-chain ceramides essentia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1139
Youssoufou Souley Abdoul Salam, Khidrou Fadhloullahi Oumarou Sambou, Bouabbadi Charaf, Marounga Malam Ali, Djibril Yaya Oyé, Arnaud Yonli, Aissam Fiqhi, Adil EL Khoyaali & Yassine Mouzari·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology·2025
Choroidal melanoma is an intraocular tumor that develops from the melanocytes of the choroid. It is a rare condition in young adults, where diagnosis are often delayed due to its atypical presentation. Its poor prognosis and inaccessibility to biopsy means that radical treatment...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2025/v8i1138