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Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT Background The distribution of eye diseases differs depending on the geographical and socioeconomic context. Aim Therefore, this study analysed the pattern of eye conditions and diseases among patients at Nkhatabay District Hospital in Malawi. Methods This was a quantitative retrospective study conducted by extracting data from the outpatient ...
Mercy Gaveta +3 more
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Förekomst av pinguecula och pterygium hos synhjälpsökande i Kenya
, 2019 The aim of this study is to investigate the occurrence of pinguecula and pterygia among people who sought visual aid during a journey with the charity organisation Vision For All.
Andersson, Johanna
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Effects of melatonin on Wi-Fi-induced oxidative stress in lens of rats
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 Introduction: Melatonin has been considered a potent antioxidant that detoxifies a variety of reactive oxygen species in many pathophysiological states of eye. The present study was designed to determine the effects of Wi-Fi exposure on the lens oxidant,
Levent Tök +4 more
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Transforming ocular surface stem cell research into successful clinical practice
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 It has only been a quarter of a century since the discovery of adult stem cells at the human corneo-scleral limbus. These limbal stem cells are responsible for generating a constant and unending supply of corneal epithelial cells throughout life, thus ...
Virender S Sangwan +6 more
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Clinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, Volume 53, Issue 5, Page 457-469, July 2025.ABSTRACT Background In the last two decades, over 250 000 refugees and asylum seekers have arrived in Australia, many of whom experience significant health problems. Information about their eye health is scarce, particularly for those detained offshore. This is the first study to explore the eye health and services available to this population, helping
Marcel M. Nejatian +3 more
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Changing paradigms of anti-VEGF in the Indian scenario
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 Anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) agents have revolutionized the treatment of retinal diseases. Use of anti-VEGF agents in the Indian Scenario present some unique challenges considering the absence of compounding pharmacies, poor penetrance
P Mahesh Shanmugam
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Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2025.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Ocular allergy (OA) constitutes a significant global public health concern, affecting an estimated 15% to 20% of the world's population, with approximately 40% of cases occurring in children. In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), the risk of OA is notably heightened due to its geographical location and the recurrent exposure to ...
Ngozika E. Ezinne +3 more
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Clinical Ophthalmology, 2021 Berhe Tesfai,1 Samuel Kebede,1 Fitsum Kibreab,2 Kahsay Fessehatsion,3 Sium Asmelash,4 Yohannes Guelay4 1Ministry of Health, Northern Red Sea Zone, Massawa Hospital, Massawa, Eritrea; 2Ministry of Health, Health Research and Resources Center Division ...
Tesfai B +5 more
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Influence of brightness artefacts on corneal densitometry
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, Volume 45, Issue 3, Page 637-643, May 2025.Abstract Purpose To quantify objectively the influence of brightness artefacts inherent in Scheimpflug tomography on corneal densitometry (CD) estimates. Methods Fifty‐seven healthy participants aged 30.9 ± 13.7 years (range 17–60 years) were examined with a Ziemer Galilei G2 Scheimpflug tomographer.
Ana R. Arizcuren +2 more
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Mendacious conjunctival lesions – A tale of two cases
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Case Reports, 2023 Presentation of conjunctival tumors ranges from benign lesions like pinguecula and pterygium to highly malignant tumors of melanocytic, lymphoid, and stratified squamous epithelium origin.
Deepak K Sharma +2 more
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