Outcome of Combined Trabeculotomy-Trabeculectomy in Eyes of Nigerian Children with Primary Congenital Glaucoma.

Purpose: To report the outcome of combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy among children with primary congenital glaucoma at a child eye health tertiary facility in southwest Nigeria.

Methods: A retrospective review of children who underwent combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy (CTT) surgery on account of primary congenital glaucoma between 2016 and 2020 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. All surgeries were performed by paediatric ophthalmologists.

Familial Cataracts: Profile of Patients and Their Families at a Child Eye Care Tertiary Facility in a Developing Country.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe the clinical profile, pedigree charting, and management of children with familial cataracts at a child eye health tertiary facility in southwest Nigeria.

Methods: The clinical records of children ≤16 years diagnosed with familial cataracts at the Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic, University College Hospital Ibadan (Ibadan, Nigeria) from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2019, were retrospectively reviewed. Information on demographic data, family history, visual acuity, mean refractive error (spherical equivalent), and surgical management was retrieved.

Intraocular Pressure Elevation Following the Use of Topical Dexamethasone Ointment After Squint Surgery.

Purpose: To describe the pattern of intraocular pressure (IOP) changes after squint surgery in eyes of black Africans at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective review of the clinical records of patients who underwent squint surgery between 2010 and 2019. Data on demographic characteristics, preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressure values, co-existing ocular pathology, type of strabismus, surgery performed, frequency and duration of postoperative topical steroid use and treatment received for elevated intraocular pressure were collected and descriptively summarised.

Outcome of surgery for traumatic cataract in children in a child eye health tertiary facility, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the outcome of surgery for traumatic cataract and associated factors in children aged 16 years and below operated in a tertiary facility.

Methods: This was a retrospective review of records of children who had surgery for traumatic cataract between August 2015 and August 2019. Information on biodata, preoperative visual acuity, surgical methods, complications, and postoperative visual acuity were retrieved.

Strengthening retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment services in Nigeria: a case study of activities, challenges and outcomes 2017-2020.

Objectives: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) will become a major cause of blindness in Nigerian children unless screening and treatment services expand. This article aims to describe the collaborative activities undertaken to improve services for ROP between 2017 and 2020 as well as the outcome of these activities in Nigeria.

Design: Descriptive case study.

Congenital aniridia: clinical profile of children seen at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, South-West Nigeria.

Purpose: To describe the clinical features of patients younger than 16 years with aniridia presenting to the Paediatric Ophthalmology unit of the Eye Clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Methods: The is a retrospective review of children with aniridia seen between May 2015 and April 2019 at the Paediatric Ophthalmology unit of the Eye Clinic, University College Hospital in Ibadan. Data on demographic characteristics, presenting complaints, ocular and systemic examination findings, and interventions were collected and descriptively summarised.

Indications for surgery amongst new patients presenting to the paediatric ophthalmology unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the proportion of children requiring ocular surgery amongst new patients presenting to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, over a 2-year period, to enhance planning and improve the efficiency of service delivery.

Methods: The study was a retrospective review of records of all new patients aged 0-16 years who presented to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, over a 2-year period (May 2015-April 2017). Information on age and gender, clinical diagnosis and indications for surgery and type of surgery scheduled were retrieved from the diagnosis register of the unit, and a descriptive analysis was performed.

Age at detection and age at presentation of childhood cataract at a tertiary facility in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria.

Background: To describe factors which influence the age at detection and age at presentation of patients with childhood cataract at a tertiary eye care facility in Southwest Nigeria.

Methods: A retrospective review of children who presented with cataract between 2011 and 2015. Case notes were reviewed and data on age at detection and presentation as well as other clinical information was collected and analyzed using Stata 12 statistical software.

REFRACTIVE ERRORS AMONG CHILDREN ATTENDING A TERTIARY EYE FACILITY IN IBADAN, NIGERIA: HIGHLIGHTING THE NEED FOR SCHOOL EYE HEALTH PROGRAMS.

Background: It is estimated that 19 million children aged below 15 years are visually impaired globally. Twelve million of these are due to uncorrected refractive errors. The aim of this study was to describe the pattern of refractive errors seen in children attending the eye clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Delays in uptake of surgery for childhood cataract at a child eye health tertiary facility in sub-Saharan Africa.

Background: Timely uptake of surgery is vital in the control of childhood blindness due to cataract. The aim of this study is to determine the uptake of surgery as well as the frequency and reasons for rescheduling of surgery for childhood cataract in a tertiary hospital in southwest Nigeria.

Methods: A retrospective study of children with childhood cataract seen at the Paediatric Ophthalmology unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan between 2011 and 2015.

Refractive Amblyopia among children in Ibadan: the need for amblyopia screening programmes.

Background: The prevalence and burden of amblyopia in developing countries is probably underestimated, and little is known about the pattern of amblyopia in West Africa.

Aim: To determine the relative frequency and types of amblyopia among children with refractive errors seen in the eye clinic of a tertiary hospital over a 2 year period.

Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted at the eye clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria between January 2012 and December 2013.

Determinants of Utilization of Eye Care Services in a Rural Adult Population of a Developing Country.

Purpose: To describe the factors that determine the utilization of eye care services in a rural community in South-Western Nigeria.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey using a multistage sampling technique was conducted. The main outcome measure was self-reported previous consultation of an orthodox medical facility for eye care.

Does patient comfort influence the choice of tonometer for the measurement of intraocular pressure?

The purpose of this study was to compare patient comfort and preference between the use of Icare tonometer and Goldmann applanation tonometer for the measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP). This was a prospective study carried out at the Eye clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan on volunteers aged 18 years and above. Demographic information of the participants was collected using a proforma.

Duane retraction syndrome in a Nigerian child.

We report a case of a four year old Nigerian girl who presented to the paediatric unit of our eye clinic with complaints of a squint on looking to the right side and reduction in the size of the right eye when looking to the left. On examination, she had right exotropia in the primary position of gaze. There was limitation of abduction and widening of the palpebral fissure of the right eye on right gaze.

Risk factors for pterygium recurrence after surgical excision with combined conjunctival autograft (CAG) and intraoperative antimetabolite use.

Background: To identify the determinants of recurrence following primary pterygium excision combined with conjunctival autograft (CAG) and intraoperative use of Mitomycin C (MMC) or 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU).

Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial comparing 5-FU (50 mg/ml) plus CAG versus MMC (0.01%) plus CAG in preventing recurrence of primary pterygium following excision.

Outcomes of trabeculectomy with 5-Fluorouracil at a nigerian tertiary hospital.

Purpose: To report the outcomes of trabeculectomy with adjunctive 5-Fluorouracil (5- FU) at a Nigerian tertiary hospital.

Methods: In this prospective study, all patients with glaucoma undergoing trabeculectomy with 5-FU at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, from June 2009 to May2010 were enrolled. Each patient had a complete ophthalmic evaluation.

Demographic and clinical profile of patients with juvenile onset open angle glaucoma in southwestern Nigeria.

Background: This was a non-comparative, retrospective review of patients diagnosed with juvenile open angle glaucoma (JOAG) in the eye clinic of a tertiary hospital in southwestern Nigeria.

Objective: To document the demographic characteristics, clinical features and treatment outcome of the patients diagnosed with JOAG.

Materials And Methods: Data were extracted from the clinical record of patients diagnosed with JOAG in the eye clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, between January 2001 and December 2005.

Outcome of trabeculectomy with 5-fluorouracil using releasable suture technique in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital.

Background: Trabeculectomy has undergone a series of modifications in recent times most of which are aimed at improving the efficacy of the procedure while reducing complications. The use of releasable sutures is one of such modifications.

Objective: To assess the efficacy and complications associated with the use of releasable sutures and 5-Fluorouracil(5-FU) in trabeculectomy among indigenous African patients with primary open angle glaucoma.

Visual impairment from fibrous dysplasia in a middle-aged African man: a case report.

Introduction: Fibrous dysplasia is a benign tumour of the bones and is a disease of unknown aetiology. This report discusses a case of proptosis and visual deterioration with associated bony mass involving the right orbit.

Case Presentation: A 32-year-old Nigerian man of Yoruba ethnic origin presented to the eye clinic of our hospital with right-eye proptosis and visual deterioration of 7-year duration.

Case control study of dry eye and related ocular surface abnormalities in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Background: Tear instability is associated with symptoms of ocular discomfort and irritation. Many patients with dry eyes remain untreated due to improper diagnoses.

Objective: To identify symptoms and surface abnormalities associated with dry eyes.

Prevalence of refractive error and attitude to spectacle use among drivers of public institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Background: High rate of motor vehicle accidents' have been associated with poor vision. Studies on drivers from elsewhere other than health institutions have found abnormal visual acuities. The aim of this study is to determine prevalence of refractive errors and the attitude to spectacle wear among drivers of public institutions studied.

Tear function and abnormalities of ocular surface: relationship with subjective symptoms of dry eye in ibadan, Nigeria.

Objective: To determine the relationship between tear function and ocular surface abnormalities with subjective symptoms of dry eye.

Methods: Patients with various ocular irritation symptoms suggestive of dry eye were examined for tear break up time (TBUT), Schirmer's test 1, and Rose Bengal staining pattern. They were compared with a group of asymptomatic healthy subjects.

Hunter syndrome: case report and review of literature.

Hunter syndrome is one of the mucopolysaccharidosis, which are a rare group of genetic diseases. It is due to a deficiency in the enzyme Iduronate 2-sulphatase. This in turn leads to the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans, dermatan and heparan sulphate.

Pterygium treatment using 5-FU as adjuvant treatment compared to conjunctiva autograft.

Background: The use of conjunctiva autograft, adjunct antimetabolite therapy has been shown to be effective in preventing pterygium recurrence.

Objective: To compare 5 fluorouracil (5-FU) to conjunctival autograft in the treatment of large, fleshy pterygium.

Methods: A randomised controlled prospective study of outcome of pterygium treatment using 5-FU as adjuvant treatment compared to conjunctiva autograft.