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Risk Factors of Keratoconus in High School Students in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Keratoconus (KC) is the most common form of keratectasia that is associated with impaired vision and reduced quality of life, especially in adolescents. This study aims to identify and assess the risk factors associated with KC among high school students in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
Ngozika Esther Ezinne, Michael Agyemang Kwarteng, Shinead Phagoo, Ameera Roopnarinesingh, Khathutshelo Percy Mashige, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu   +5 more
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Understanding vernal keratoconjunctivitis in children

African Vision and Eye Health, 2020
Background: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a public health problem that mostly affects children in warm subtropical climates. Unfortunately, the causative factors of the disease are not clearly defined, thus posing a serious management challenge to
Hlupheka L. Sithole
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Establishing the Profile of Eye Diseases at Nkhatabay District Hospital, Malawi: A Retrospective Study

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, Thokozani Mzumara, Jalif Chitseko, Bright Vandyke Okyere   +3 more
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Awareness and Knowledge of Ocular Allergies Among Undergraduate Students at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

Advances in Public Health, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Objective To assess the awareness and knowledge of ocular allergies (OAs) among undergraduate students in Trinidad and Tobago. Methods A cross‐sectional descriptive survey was conducted from December 2024 to March 2025 among full‐time undergraduate students at the University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
Michael Agyemang Kwarteng, Kingsley Kene Ekemiri, Niall David Farnon, Anya Sweeta Ramdin, Kiran Changar, Eugene Buah Enimah, Selassie Tagoh, Hannah Wesley   +7 more
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Nutraceutical Intervention of Probiotics in Vision Science: A Systematic Review of Evolving Perspective

Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Probiotics are active elements of the gastrointestinal tract that, when administered in adequate quantities, confer prolonged health efficacy on host organisms by enhancing the equilibrium of their gut microbiota (GM). This GM regulates numerous aspects of human wellness and is required for sustaining metabolic equilibrium.
Sankhajyoti Saha, Moubani Dutta, Agnihiya Bosu, Deepali Deepali   +3 more
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Long-term efficacy of omalizumab in patients with conventional treatment-resistant vernal keratoconjunctivitis

Revista Alergia México, 2018
Background: In vernal keratoconjunctivitis, traditional treatments are sometimes insufficient for symptom control; the results with omalizumab are promising in resistant cases.
Luis Santamaria, Jorge Sánchez
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Reduced Neutrophil‐to‐Eosinophil Ratio in Chronic Dacryocystitis: A Hematological Clue to Allergic Pathogenesis

Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Aim To examine complete blood count parameters for differences in chronic dacryocystitis compared to controls, exploring their potential link to a possible allergic‐inflammatory contribution in lacrimal surgery. Methods This retrospective study included 190 adults aged 18–83 years who underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for primary acquired ...
Gokhan Ozgur, Konuralp Yakar, Onur Gokmen, Shweta Negi   +3 more
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The Role of Decorin in the Ocular Surface: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Potential

Proteoglycan Research, Volume 3, Issue 3, July 2025.
ABSTRACT The ocular surface, comprising the cornea, conjunctiva, and sclera, relies on a complex extracellular matrix (ECM) for structural support and functional integrity. Decorin (DCN), a small leucine‐rich proteoglycan, a key ECM component involved in collagen fibrillogenesis, growth factor modulation, and cellular regulation, is essential for ...
Kartik Goel, Anil Tiwari, Shruti Rathore, Swati Sood, Virender S. Sangwan, Rajiv R. Mohan   +5 more
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CENTRAL CORNEAL THICKNESS IN PATIENTS WITH VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS.

, 2019
Background: The present study was conducted to evaluate the central corneal thickness in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Material and Method: The study was conducted in Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College Srinagar ...
Birjees Hakak and Afroz Khan.
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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis treated with omalizumab: a case series

, 2017
We report the cases of four children affected by Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) treated with Omalizumab with resolution of ocular signs and symptoms.
Di Fraia M, Nebbioso Marcella, Zicari AM., De Castro Giovanna, Capata Giulia, Duse Marzia, Occasi Francesca, Lollobrigida V   +7 more
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