Factors associated with ocular injuries among adult road traffic accident patients presenting at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.

Background: Ocular trauma is the leading cause of unilateral blindness globally. Road traffic accidents are among the top risk factors for ocular trauma.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with ocular injuries among adult road traffic accident patients at Mulago Hospital, Uganda.

Prevalence and risk factors for visual impairment among elderly patients attending the eye clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The elderly have an increased risk of developing visual impairment (VI). Due to the increase in life expectancy of individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa, the population of the elderly is projected to increase. It is thus postulated that the prevalence of VI will increase which is currently unknown in Uganda.

Factors associated with delayed uptake of cataract surgery among adult patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.

Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally. Many patients with cataract in developing countries delay to come for cataract surgery.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the factors associated with delayed uptake of cataract surgery among adult patients seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital eye clinic in Uganda.

Prevalence and predictors of ocular complications among children undergoing nephrotic syndrome treatment in a resource-limited setting.

Background: Nephrotic syndrome is the most common glomerulopathy among children aged 2-18 years and high dose corticosteroids are the backbone of its management. Potentially blinding ocular complications often result from nephrotic syndrome and/or its treatment. We conducted a study to determine the prevalence and predictors of ocular complications among children undergoing nephrotic syndrome treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital.