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Analysis of Eye Care Services in Yemen

Saleh A. Al-Akily, Mutahar Y. Al-Shaer, Mahfouth A. Bamashmus, Abdulmoghni O. Al-Barrag, Tawfik K. Alkhatib & Hisham A. Al-Akhlee · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2017

Purpose: The objective of this study was to undertake an analysis of the eye care services situation in Yemen and to assess ophthalmic human resources, eye units’ ownership and ophthalmic equipments. Methods: Eye care providers were surveyed by a standardized questionnaire which...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2017/33295

To Assess the Effect of Lighting on Identifying the Ishihara Colour Vision Plates in Trichromats

M. Shiva Ram & Rishi Bhardwaj · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2017

Aims: The main aim of present study is to investigate the effect of luminance on identifying the Ishihara colour vision plates in normal trichromats. Place and Duration of Study: Dr. Rishi Bhardwaj Visual Psychophysics laboratory, School of Medical sciences, University of Hyderab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2017/33018

Case Report of Terson’s Syndrome Suggesting Pathway of Subarachnoid Hemorrhaged Blood into Eye

Yuzhu Chai, Minoru Tanaka, Yuka Koike, Hiroko Yamazaki & Shigekuni Okisaka · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2017

Aims: The pathway of subarachnoid hemorrhaged blood into the eye in Terson’s syndrome has not been definitively determined. We present our findings in a patient with Terson’s syndrome that provided clues on how the subarachnoid hemorrhaged blood entered the eye. Presentation of C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/33199

Central Cornea Thickness in Glaucoma and Non-Glaucoma African Population

S. A. Adegbehingbe, B. A. Olusanya, B. G. K. Ajayi, A. O. Ashaye & C. O. Bekibele · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2017

Aim: To determine the pattern of central cornea thickness (CCT) in an indigenous African population attending the glaucoma clinic at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria and identify its relationship to specific open angle glaucoma (OAG) entities in order to adminis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/31121

ICareTM Tonometry: Reliability and Validity in Diabetic Patients

S. K. Prabhakar, A. Shamsiya Naaz, Anuj Kumar Singal, Raghavender Reddy Arra, Pooja A. Angadi & W. Ankush · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2017

Purpose: Reliability and validity of ICareTM tonometer was evaluated for its accuracy on IOP measurements in diabetic patients and controls. Central and peripheral corneal pressures, within and between groups were compared. Methods: This is a prospective study conducted from Marc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/30291

Family History of Glaucoma: A Predictive Factor?

Sahrish Mukhtar, Mahrukh Kamran, Iffat Raza & Nosheen Zehra · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2017

Aim: To provide the data differences in normal eyes with positive and negative family history of glaucoma. Methodology: 152 eyes from healthy subjects aged 40 years and above with no ocular pathologies were examined using standard protocols by a single examiner. Two groups were m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/30050

Trends in Refractive Surgery in Yemen: Consecutive Review of 1933 Cases from a Single Center

Mahfouth A. Bamashmus, Saleh A. Al-Akily, Mutahar Y. Al-Shaer & Hisham A. Al-Akhalee · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Purpose: To study and quantify refractive surgery trends in a single refractive surgery practice. Methods: A retrospective case series. Medical records were reviewed for all patients completing refractive surgery at Yemen Magrabi Hospital from January 01, 2008 to December 31, 200...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/30713

Blindness Resulting from Instillation of Miss Paris Perfume into a 2 Year Old Child’s Eyes during Febrile Convulsion: Case Report

Omolayo A. Olubosede, Stella A. Adegbehingbe & Olaseinde E. Bello · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Convulsion is frightening when it occurs and some caregivers even think that the child is dying. Efforts are usually made to stop the convulsion at all cost. Many of the interventions carried out are useless, and some are harmful. We report this unusual intervention of applying a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/30008

A Study on Amsler’s Grid in Acquired Macular Disorders

Achyut Narain Pandey, Amit Raina & P. D. Sharma · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aim: Prospective study on the Amsler Grid pattern of patients with various acquired macular disorders during the period of 3 months between Jan 2016 to March 2016. Materials and Methods: Fifty seven eyes patients who attended the Retina clinic at tertiary eye hospital between Jan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/28850

Correlation between Corneal Sensitivity and Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetics Attending the Endocrinology Clinic of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Nigeria

Rhoda D. Komolafe, Chinyere N. Pedro-Egbe & Elizabeth A. Awoyesuku · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aim: To correlate the occurrence of corneal sensory loss with peripheral neuropathy in Type 2 diabetics. Study Design: A hospital-based case control study. Place and Duration: A study conducted on type 2 diabetics attending the endocrinology clinic of University of Port Harcourt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/30326

Comparison of Phaco Energy and Complications for Conventional Phacoemulsification and 25-gauge Phacovitrectomy Surgery

Ayse Gul Kocak Altintas, Mehmet Citirik & Cagri Ilhan · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aim: To compare cumulative dissipated energy (CED), intraoperative and postoperative complications in eyes underwent conventional phacoemulsification and 25-Gauge phacovitrectomy surgery. Study Design: Retrospective, comparative case series in ophthalmology clinic of Ulucanlar Ey...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/29870

Role of Optical Coherence Tomography in Macular Disorders

Achyut N. Pandey, Amit Vikram Raina & P. D. Sharma · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an emerging technology for performing high-resolution cross-sectional imaging. OCT is analogous to ultrasound imaging, except that it uses light instead of sound. OCT can provide cross-sectional images of tissue structure on the micron scale ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/27835

Recurrent Radiation Retinopathy and Optic Neuropathy after Cranial Irradiation Therapy Treated by Intravitreal Bevacizumab

Serdar Ozates, Mert Simsek & Mehmet Citirik · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Purpose: To report a case of radiation retinopathy and optic neuropathy after head irradiation therapy treated by intravitreal triamcinolone and bevacizumab Methods: Case report. Case: A 38 year old woman presented with visual acuity impairment. She received cranial radiation the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/29856