Browsing Department of Ophthalmology by Issue Date
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Diurnal intraocular pressure fluctuation in black adult primary open angle glaucoma patients attending Ruharo Eye Centre, South- Western Uganda
(Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa, 2014-07)Objective: To study the general diurnal intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuation in black adult patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma attending Ruharo Eye Centre; to determine their IOP fluctuation range and determine ... -
Improving survival of retinoblastoma in Uganda
(British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015-01-21)Background: Diagnostic delay results in relatively high mortality among children with retinoblastoma in Uganda, where treatment was limited to surgery and, for some, radiotherapy. In order to improve outcomes, a simple ... -
The clinical presentation and outcome of Mooren’s ulcer at Ruharo Eye Centre, Southwestern Uganda; a hospital based retrospective study
(Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa, 2016-12)Objective: To describe the clinical presentation, management, and treatment outcomes of Mooren’s ulcer in Uganda. Methods: We reviewed records of all patients diagnosed with Mooren’s ulcer at Ruharo Eye Centre from January ... -
Predictors of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia and Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma among Ugandan Patients: A Hospital‑based Study
(Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018)Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the predictors of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) among Ugandan patients. Materials and Methods: Patients presenting for ... -
How to make fluorescein strips
(Community Eye Health Journal, 2018)Fluorescein strips are an essential diagnostic tool in eye care. They are useful for performing a number of procedures, such as measuring intraocular pressure, assessing dry eye and detecting corneal abrasions. Unfortunately, ... -
Emergency management: microbial keratitis
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What is a good PhD program in ophthalmology?: Students’ perspective
(Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa, 2018)Access to doctoral studies is increasing and the impact of PhD programs is generally understood to be positive. However, the lack of clarity about what a PhD entails can be a barrier to student entry into the programs. ... -
Bilateral Candida keratitis in an HIV patient with asymptomatic genitourinary candidiasis in Uganda
(Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2018-07-17)A 35-year-old male presented with Candida keratitis in the left eye. He was HIV positive with a CD4 of 352 cells/ μL. The eye quickly deteriorated, despite intensive antifungal treatment and was eviscerated. Five months ... -
What is a good PhD program in ophthalmology?: Students’ perspective
(Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa, 2018-12)Access to doctoral studies is increasing and the impact of PhD programs is generally understood to be positive. However, the lack of clarity about what a PhD entails can be a barrier to student entry into the programs. ... -
Traditional eye medicine use in microbial keratitis in Uganda: a mixed methods study
(Wellcome Open Research, 2019)Background: Traditional eye medicine (TEM) is frequently used to treat microbial keratitis (MK) in many parts of Africa. Few reports have suggested that this is associated with a worse outcome. We undertook this large ... -
Delay Along the Care Seeking Journey of Patients with Microbial Keratitis in Uganda
(Ophthalmic epidemiology, 2019)Purpose: To describe the care seeking journey and causes of delay among patients with Microbial Keratitis in Uganda. Methods: A prospective cohort of patients presenting with microbial keratitis at the two main eye units ... -
The management of microbial keratitis within Uganda’s primary health system: a situational analysis [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]
(Wellcome Open Research, 2019-09-24)Background: Microbial keratitis (MK) frequently leads to sight-loss, especially when the infection is severe and/or appropriate treatment is delayed. The primary health system as an entry point plays a central role in ... -
Traditional eye medicine use in microbial keratitis in Uganda: a mixed methods study [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
(Wellcome open research, 2019-10-24)Background: Traditional eye medicine (TEM) is frequently used to treat microbial keratitis (MK) in many parts of Africa. Few reports have suggested that this is associated with a worse outcome. We undertook this large ... -
The impact of microbial keratitis on quality of life in Uganda
(BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 2019-12-23)Background: Microbial keratitis (MK) is a frequent cause of sight loss in sub-Saharan Africa. However, no studies have formally measured its impact on quality of life (QoL) in this context. Methods: As part of a nested ... -
Risk Factors of Microbial Keratitis in Uganda: A Case Control Study
(Ophthalmic epidemiology, 2020)Purpose: Microbial keratitis (MK), is a frequent cause of sight loss worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of MK in Uganda. Methods: Using a nested ... -
Eye care where there are no ophthalmologists: the Uganda experience
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HIV and the eye
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Topical chlorhexidine 0.2% versus topical natamycin 5% for fungal keratitis in Nepal: rationale and design of a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial
(BMJ Open, 2020)Introduction: Fungal infections of the cornea, fungal keratitis (FK), are challenging to treat. Current topical antifungals are not always effective and are often unavailable, particularly in low-income and middle-income ... -
Changing ophthalmic practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda
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Epidemiology of Microbial Keratitis in Uganda: A Cohort Study
(Ophthalmic epidemiology, 2020)Purpose: To describe the epidemiology of Microbial Keratitis (MK) in Uganda. Methods: We prospectively recruited patients presenting with MK at two main eye units in Southern Uganda between December 2016 and March 2018. ...