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Assessment of Clinical Metadata on the Accuracy of Retinal Fundus Image Labels in Diabetic Retinopathy in Uganda: Case-Crossover Study Using the Multimodal Database of Retinal Images in Africa
(JMIR Formative Research, 2024)Background: Labeling color fundus photos (CFP) is an important step in the development of artificial intelligence screening algorithms for the detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Most studies use the International ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Refractive Errors among University Students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
(Open Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024)Introduction: WHO estimated that uncorrected refractive errors are the leading cause of visual impairment and second leading cause of blindness globally. University students are prone to developing refractive errors due ... -
Corneal endothelial cell density and associated factors among adults at a regional referral hospital in Uganda: a crosssectional study
(BMC ophthalmology, 2024)Background: To assess the prevalence of low corneal endothelial cell density and correlates of corneal endothelial cell density among adults attending Mbarara University and Referral Hospital Eye Centre in Uganda. Methods: ... -
The impact of simulation-based trabeculectomy training on resident core surgical skill competenc
(Journal of glaucoma, 2023)Purpose: To measure the impact of trabeculectomy surgical simulation training on core surgical skill competency in resident ophthalmologists. Methods: This is a post-hoc analysis of the GLAucoma Simulated Surgery (GLASS) ... -
Simulation- based surgical education for glaucoma versus conventional training alone: the GLAucoma Simulated Surgery (GLASS) trial. A multicentre, multicountry, randomised controlled, investigator- masked educational intervention efficacy trial in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe
(British Journal of Ophthalmology,, 2022)Background/Aim: Glaucoma accounts for 8% of global blindness and surgery remains an important treatment. We aimed to determine the impact of adding simulation- based surgical education for glaucoma. Methods: We designed ... -
Management of Filamentous Fungal Keratitis: A Pragmatic Approach
(Journal of Fungi, 2022)Filamentous fungal infections of the cornea known as filamentous fungal keratitis (FK) are challenging to treat. Topical natamycin 5% is usually first-line treatment following the results of several landmark clinical trials. ... -
Diagnosis of Fungal Keratitis in Low-Income Countries: Evaluation of Smear Microscopy, Culture, and In Vivo Confocal Microscopy in Nepal
(Journal of Fungi, 2022)Clinically diagnosing fungal keratitis (FK) is challenging; diagnosis can be assisted by investigations including in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM), smear microscopy, and culture. The aim of this study was to estimate the ... -
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. ... -
Delay in accessing definitive care for patients with microbial keratitis in Nepal
(Frontiers in medicine, 2022)Background: The aim of this study was to describe the health-seeking journey for patients with microbial keratitis (MK) in Nepal and identify factors associated with delay. Methods: Prospective cohort study where MK ... -
A ten-year study of Retinoblastoma in Uganda: An approach to improving outcome with limited resources
(Cancer epidemiology, 2021)Background: Survival of children with cancer in resource-limited regions is very poor compared to better-resourced regions. Retinoblastoma (RB) is a childhood cancer that is commonly reported in many regions of Africa. RB ... -
Going beyond the means: Exploring the role of bias from digital determinants of health in technologies
(PLOS Digital Health, 2023)Background: In light of recent retrospective studies revealing evidence of disparities in access to medical technology and of bias in measurements, this narrative review assesses digital determinants of health (DDoH) in ... -
Local Ugandan Production of Stable 0.2% Chlorhexidine Eye Drops
(Translational Vision Science & Technology, 2023)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a protocol to prepare buffered chlorhexidine (CHX) eye drops (0.2% w/v) in the United Kingdom that can be reproduced at a production facility in Uganda. Buffered CHX eye ... -
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 ... -
The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020
(The Lancet Global Health Commission, 2021)Eye health and vision have widespread and profound implications for many aspects of life, health, sustainable development, and the economy. Yet nowadays, many people, families, and populations continue to suffer the ... -
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 ... -
Simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma versus conventional training alone: the GLAucoma Simulated Surgery (GLASS) trial. A multicentre, multicountry, randomised controlled, investigator-masked educational intervention efficacy trial in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe
(British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021-01-25)Background/Aim Glaucoma accounts for 8% of global blindness and surgery remains an important treatment. We aimed to determine the impact of adding simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma. Methods We designed a ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Intense Simulation-Based Surgical Education for Manual Small-Incision Cataract Surgery
(JAMA Ophthalmology, 2020-11-05)Importance: Cataracts account for 40% of cases of blindness globally, with surgery the only treatment. Objective: To determine whether adding simulation-based cataract surgical training to conventional training results ...
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