Aims: To compare the diagnostic values of the OSDI, the Schirmer’s and tear film breakup time test to check for dry eye in healthy adult students using computers and contact lenses. Methodology: Our sample consisted of hundred (100) eyes from fifty (50) healthy adults aged 18-24...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i230254
Ocular chemical injuries accounts for 11.5% to 22.1% of ocular injuries. Ocular chemical burns are an ophthalmic emergency and requires immediate treatment. We report a series of three cases of chemical injury secondary to accidental exposure to red balm used as local application...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i230253
Aims: To describe a Neovascular Glaucoma Secondary to Bloch-Sulzberger Syndrome. Presentation of Case: A.B.F. female, 23 years old, claimed significant pain sensation and hyperemia in the left eye (LE) for 45 days, without triggering factors. She came to the consultation with a p...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i230252
Background and Objectives: Uveitis is a potentially sight-threatening disease affecting people from all over the world. It attributes to 5-20% of legal blindness in developed countries and 25% of blindness in the developing world. Uveitis includes a varied group of intraocular in...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i230251
Aim: Retrospective study of 74 eyes with open globe injuries requiring V-R Intervention & its correlation with ocular trauma score. Results: Commonest cause of injury: Hammer-chisel/stone in 32.43% (24) & Thorn/wooden stick 27% (20). Average age-30.5yrs. Average interval...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i130249
A rare case of symptomatic Rathke cleft cyst resulting in severe visual compromise in a young 45 yr/f who presented with gradual progressive painless diminution of vision in both eyes. Patient noticed diminution of vision in the Left eye an year ago and later on in the Right eye...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i130248
Aims: The aim of this study is to compare corneal parameters in: central corneal thickness (CCT), thinnest corneal thickness (TCT), mean radius of curvature (Rm) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) obtained from Pentacam Schiempflug and OCT Tomography imaging which are checked preop...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i130247
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