Extraocular Muscle Transplantation Surgery for Primary Treatment of Extra Large-angle Squint.

Purpose: Large-angle horizontal ocular deviations will commonly require bilateral surgery to correct the primary ocular deviation. However, considering the need for full correction with one surgical procedure and patients' reluctance to be operated on the good eye, such large horizontal ocular deviations may be managed with true muscle transplantation. The authors present a case series of patients who underwent this procedure and develop a surgical table to guide management.

A Call for Regular Ophthalmologist Cover for Rehabilitation Centers for the Blind.

A call to the governments of developing countries that parents of visually impaired, all eyecare workers especially ophthalmologists including all schools where visually impaired people are being educated, to see the advantage of proper screening and continuous eyecare of individuals who present to these schools/rehabilitation centers by qualified eyecare personnel as well as have proper knowledge of where such rehabilitative services are available by those who should knowthe eyecare workers. The specific role of the ophthalmologist is highlighted.

Digital eye strain in young screen users: A systematic review.

Digital eye strain (DES) or computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a phenomenon linked to ever increasing digital screen use globally, affecting a large number of individuals. Recognizing causative and alleviating factors of DES may help establish appropriate policies. We aimed to review factors that aggravate or alleviate DES symptoms in young, i.

Prevalence of leftover medicines, disposal practices, and associated factors in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia.

Objective: The increased prevalence of leftover medicines in the community is currently a global concern due to the detrimental effects on the environment and health. However, several developing countries have failed to give sufficient consideration to the issue. The primary purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of leftover medicines, disposal practices, and the factors affecting those in households in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia.

Rehabilitation of the Severely Visually Impaired and the Blind in a Developing Country.

Blind individuals whether from birth or after being sighted for different periods of their lives constitute about 1% of the Nigerian population. These are individuals who can meaningfully contribute to the growth and development of society if properly guided. However, the traditional way of thinking within the society they find themselves in contributes to their lack of productivity.