Prevalence and related factors for strabismus and amblyopia in Africa
1 December 2023
| Fiona Rowe (Prof)
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
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Africa, amblyopia, meta-analysis, strabismus, systematic review
The aim of this study was to overview the literature in relation to strabismus and amblyopia and associated risk factors in Africa. The review included 24 papers; eight for strabismus and 21 for amblyopia. Sample sizes ranged from 352 to...
ARN in North Africa
1 December 2015
| Saruban Pasu
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Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
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Acute retinal necrosis, herpes simplex virus, herpes zoster virus, North Africa, polymerase chain reaction, retinal detachment
Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rare cause of uveitis. This paper aims to outline the clinical features of 12 patients with ARN in a referral centre in Tunisia, North Africa. A retrospective review of case notes was carried out....
