Background: The central corneal thickness (CCT) and corneal curvature plays an important role in the accurate measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP), an important factor in the management of glaucoma. In this study ...

Purpose: Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, involves progressive retinal ganglion cell loss and optic nerve damage. It affects 3.54% of individuals aged 40-80, with a higher prevalence in Africa and Asia. Raised ...

BACKGROUND Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder. It is a slow growing, wing shaped proliferation of fibrovascular tissue, araising from the subconjunctival tissue and encroaching over the cornea.[1] It is ...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study was to compare and analyze the grades of Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) with the severity of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was ...

BACKGROUND: Open globe injuries in the pediatric age group commonly cause acquired blindness, 90% of them are preventable. Most ocular injuries in children are due to playing with sharp objects like wooden sticks, pens, ...

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (D.M.) is a significant public health problem where about more than 300 million people are affected, with severe morbidity and mortality. Its long-term complications can decrease ...

ABSTRACT Background: Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is the most frequent late postoperative complication following cataract surgery. Currently Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy remains the cornerstone of treatment of ...

BACKGROUND Central corneal thickness (CCT) is an important indicator of corneal health status. Thicker and thinner corneas may lead to either overestimation or underestimation of intraocular pressure, which is the most ...