The Effect of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) on Accommodative-Convergence Mechanism among HIV/AIDS Patients in North-Western Nigeria.

Background: The introduction of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) has led to a dramatic decrease in Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) related morbidity and mortality in the developed as well as developing world. Whilst HAART has been effective in reducing rapidly progressive retinopathies, there are other ocular manifestations of HIV which are yet to be determined, characterised and addressed. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of HAART on Accommodative-Convergence mechanism among HIV/AIDS patients in Northwestern, Nigeria.

The astigmatic effect of pterygium in a Tertiary Hospital in Kano, Nigeria.

Aim: This study aims to determine the effect of pterygium excision on the degree of corneal induced astigmatism and visual acuity.

Patients And Methods: This was a prospective interventional study conducted between September 2012 and June 2013. Consecutive patients with pterygium who met the inclusion criteria were recruited into the study.

Cycloplegic effect of atropine compared with cyclopentolate-tropicamide combination in children with hypermetropia.

Background: Cycloplegic refraction is important in assessing children with hypermetropia. Atropine, though the gold standard cycloplegic agent for refraction in children, has a long duration of action and more severe side effects compared to short-acting cycloplegic agents. The aim of the study was to compare the cycloplegic effect of atropine with cyclopentolate and tropicamide combination in children with hypermetropia.