Publications by authors named "Faustina K Idu"

Introduction Eyelash extensions have become a trendy cosmetic procedure, especially among young female students at various universities. This study assessed the relationship between the usage pattern of eyelash extensions and the ocular side effects arising from eyelash extension use. Methods The study was conducted using 400 female undergraduate students at the University of Benin with an age range of 15-30 years and a mean age of 22.

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Background: Hypotensive properties have been attributed to the stigma/style of Zea mays L (corn silk). Although the effect of corn silk extract on blood pressure has been documented in animal studies, we are not aware of any study on its effect on human blood pressure and intraocular pressure.

Methods: A randomised study was carried out on the effect of water only, masked doses of corn silk aqueous extract (60, 130, 192.

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Many hormones have been implicated in dry eye syndrome. This study was carried out to investigate the effects of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on tear secretion. Fifty (50) healthy male and female volunteers between the ages of 21 and 70 years were studied.

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