Towards Controlling Trachoma in Ghana
Trachoma is a potentially blinding disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (serotypes A, B, Ba and C). It is characterized by
Barriers to Cataract Surgical Uptake in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Background The Upper East Region has one of the highest cataract surgical rates in Ghana. Notwithstanding this, cataract blindness is
Outcome of Trabeculectomies Without Adjunctive Antimetabolites
Background The effectiveness of trabeculectomy in the management of glaucoma is well known. It is the most common intervention for
Setting the pace for VISION 2020 in Ghana: the case of Bawku Eye Care Programme
Michael Ekuoba Gyasi Ophthalmologist, Bawku Presbyterian Hospital, Bawku, Upper East Region, Ghana. Introduction Ghana is a west African country bordered
Getting over the histopathology barrier
In many developing countries, specialised laboratory services are simply non-existent. Where they exist, they are usually limited to large hospitals.
Getting the best out of the ophthalmic nurse in Ghana
In many health care settings in Africa, motivation tends to be closely associated with financial incentives. In our eye care
Comparison of moderate and advanced glaucoma patients in Ghana
Purpose To compare moderate and advanced glaucoma patients in Ghana. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study of 164 patients with primary
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Following Peribulbar Anesthesia for Pterygium Excision
Pterygium is a common ocular surface pathology in tropical environments. In the early stages, it may be managed medically with
Comparison of primary open angle glaucoma patients in rural and urban Ghana
Abstract Purpose: To compare the clinical features of glaucoma patients who present at a rural hospital in North Eastern Ghana
Giant Retina Tear in an African Population: Presentation and Fellow Eyes
Show more Abstract: Aim: To examine the profile and presentation of a consecutive series of giant retinal tears (GRTs) in
Bilateral Simultaneous Macular Infarction with Spontaneous Visual Recovery in Genotype SS Hemoglobinopathy Patient
Abstract To report the rare and dramatic event of bilateral macular infarction in a sickle cell hemoglobinopathy (SS genotype) patient,
Burkholderia cepacia, a cause of post pars plana vitrectomy silicone oil related endophthalmitis: clinico-pathological presentation and outcome of management
Abstract Aim To report the long-term outcome of the management of a series of culture proven post pars plana vitrectomy
Bilateral necrotizing sclero uveitis in a Nigerian: Management and outcome
ABSTRACT Introduction: The clinical entity of necrotizing sclerouveitis, though not previously reported in Nigerians and the West African region has
Indications and outcomes of vitrectomy surgery in a series of 1000 black African eyes
Abstract Objective To determine the common indications for, and outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy surgery among black Africans in a
Motile Onchocerca volvulus Microfilariae in the Anterior Chamber of the Eye
A 59-year-old man from an onchocerciasis-endemic area in eastern Ghana was enrolled in a clinical trial to assess the impact
Setting the pace for VISION 2020 in Ghana: the case of Bawku Eye Care Programme
Michael Ekuoba Gyasi Ophthalmologist, Bawku Presbyterian Hospital, Bawku, Upper East Region, Ghana. Introduction Ghana is a west African country bordered