Publications by authors named "Akunne Ijeoma Apakama"
Purpose: To determine the impact of multiple medications on the quality of life of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients on medical treatment at Guinness Eye Centre Onitsha, Nigeria.
Materials And Methods: Adult patients diagnosed with POAG who were undergoing medical therapy were selected through systematic sampling. They were asked to provide information on socio-demographic background, the number and types of glaucoma medications they were using and any adverse effects encountered while using these medications.
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the incidence and types of ocular injuries caused by fireworks in patients seen at Guinness Eye Centre Onitsha and their effects on vision.
Methods: This was a 3-year retrospective study evaluating case files of patients with ocular fireworks injuries seen at Guinness Eye Centre Onitsha during the Christmas and New Year festivities (2010-2012). Information was extracted into a pro forma and analyzed using Excel, AutoSum, and calculators.