Ramadan fasting does not adversely affect neuromuscular performances and reaction times in trained karate athletes.

Background: The present study aimed to investigate the concomitant effects of Ramadan intermittent fast (RIF) and muscle fatigue on neuromuscular performances and reaction times in young trained athletes.

Methods: Eight karate players (17.2 ± 0.

Prevalence of visual impairment and blindness in a Nairobi urban population.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and causes of visual impairment and blindness among Kibera slum dwellers.

Design: Population based Survey.

Setting: Kibera Slums, Kibera Division, Nairobi, Kenya.

Prevalence of trachoma in six districts of Kenya.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of active trachoma (TF) in children aged one to nine years and potentially blinding trachoma (TT) in adults aged 15 years and older in six known trachoma-endemic districts in Kenya.

Design: Community based survey.

Setting: Six known trachoma endemic districts in Kenya (Samburu, Narok, West Pokot, Kajiado Baringo and Meru North).

Barriers to utilisation of eye care services in Kibera slums of Nairobi.

Objectives: To identify the main barriers to utilisation of eye care services among the slum population of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya.

Design: Community based survey.

Setting: Kibera slums, Nairobi City, Kenya.

Vitamin A deficiency among Kenyan children as detected by conjunctival impression cytology.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of Xerophthalmia among Kenyan children aged four to seven years in high risk using Conjuctival Impression Cytology and transfer.

Design: A cross sectional community based study.

Setting: Mathare slum in Nairobi and Tiva/Ithiani area of Kitui.