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The Effect of Wearing the Full Cycloplegic Correction On the Angle of Deviation in Comitant Exotropia Open
Purpose: To study the effect of wearing the full cycloplegic correction (FCC) on the angle of deviation in children with comitant exotropia. Patients and Methods: A retrospective noncomparative chart review of children with comitant exotro…
Differences in Ocular Axial Length Between Genders and Refractive Error Groups: A Cross-Sectional Study at the Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon Open
The OAL values observed in our population were higher than those reported in other studies, and a significant gender difference was noted. These findings suggest that factors other than OAL, such as ocular optics, may significantly influen…
Outcome of Esotropia Surgery in 2 Tertiary Hospitals in Cameroon Open
The outcome of esotropia surgery was good in this study. This could serve to increase patient motivation to accept surgery in our setting.
View article: Clinical Characteristics of Patients Newly Diagnosed with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma at the Yaoundé Central Hospital-Cameroon
Clinical Characteristics of Patients Newly Diagnosed with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma at the Yaoundé Central Hospital-Cameroon Open
Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of patients newly diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) in a tertiary hospital. Methods: A review of the medical records of patients newly diagnosed with POAG between 1st Janu…
Acute Bilateral Cataract in a 14-Year Old Refugee with Severe Malnutrition and Poorly-Controlled Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Open
to report the case of blindness from acute bilateral cataract in a refugee girl who underwent successful cataract surgery after management of malnutrition and poorly-controlled insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).Report: 14-year old…
View article: Color vision deficiency among biomedical students: a cross-sectional study
Color vision deficiency among biomedical students: a cross-sectional study Open
Despite its low prevalence among first-cycle students of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CVD screening should be performed in order to raise awareness, which will go a long way to help orientate the choice of future specia…
<b><i>Phthirus pubis</i></b> Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report Open
Purpose: To report the case of Phthirus pubis infestation of the eyelashes presenting as chronic blepharoconjunctivitis. Case Report: A 6-year-old girl presented with a 2-month history of blepharoconjunctivitis unresponsive to topical anti…
Partially absorbed cataractous lens in the anterior chamber revealing neglected severe ocular contusion: a case report Open
All ocular injuries require a detailed ophthalmological examination to assess vision and the extent of lesions.
Transient Traumatic Neurogenic Ptosis In An 8-Year Old Boy: A Case Report Open
Transient traumatic neurogenic ptosis is a self-limited ptosis which recovers with conservative management or observation. The authors report the case of an 8-year old boy who was seen following contusion to the upper eyelid. Ptosis with n…
Correlation between Hertel exophthalmometric value and refraction in young Cameroonian adults aged 20 to 40 years Open
Viola A Dohvoma, Emilienne Epée, Stève R Ebana Mvogo, N Sandra Lietcheu, Côme Ebana Mvogo Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon Purpose: To study the relationsh…
Correlation between Hertel exophthalmometric value and refraction in young Cameroonian adults aged 20 to 40 years Open
The mean EV of this Cameroonian population is smaller than that of other populations and is consistent with the known characteristic hyperopic status of the population. A study on a larger sample will determine the normative data of absolu…
View article: The pathology of the eyelid at the University Hospital of Brazzaville
The pathology of the eyelid at the University Hospital of Brazzaville Open
Background: The eyelids have two essential roles, protecting the eye from external attacks and ensure the drainage of tears through the nasolacrimal passages they shelter. Eyelids may be the site of many diseases.Objective: To determine th…