Pattern of corneal disorders in Ekiti: A tertiary eye center experience.

Purpose: The cornea is the most significant refractive medium in the eye. Pathologies affecting the cornea usually have a great impact on vision. The etiology of corneal disorder varies from one geographical location to another.

Factors Responsible for Poor Visual Outcome Following Emergency Eye Surgery in a Tertiary Eye Centre.

Background: Ocular emergencies can cause permanent vision loss if they are not recognized and treated promptly. This study was carried out to identify the factors responsible for poor visual outcome following emergency eye surgeries.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on all patients who had surgical emergency eye procedures.

Factors Influencing the Academic Performance of Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Ekiti, South West Nigeria.

Background: There is a paucity of information on factors that influence the school performance of children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in Nigeria, despite her huge burden of the disease.

Methods: In total, 101 children with SCA were recruited at a paediatric clinic in Nigeria. Their socio-demographic-matched classmates were the controls.

Clinical presentation and visual status of retinitis pigmentosa patients: a multicenter study in southwestern Nigeria.

Background: To review the visual status and clinical presentation of patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

Methodology: Multicenter, retrospective, and analytical review was conducted of the visual status and clinical characteristics of patients with RP at first presentation from January 2007 to December 2011. Main outcome measure was the World Health Organization's visual status classification in relation to sex and age at presentation.

Left ventricular mass formulae and prevalence rates of echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy in nigerians with essential hypertension.

Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) as a marker of cardiac damage in hypertension has important prognostic implications. With high prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria and the untoward effect of LVH, it is essential that the prevalence of LVH be determined.

Aims: To determine prevalence of LVH and its severity in clinical practice among hypertensive patients referred for echocardiographic assessment in Nigeria.

Utilization of Eye Care Services Among Staff of a Tertiary Hospital.

Purpose: To determine the level of utilization of eye care services and to identify the barriers to uptake of eye care services among the staff in a hospital.

Design: A cross-sectional study conducted at a university teaching hospital.

Methods: A total of 250 staff members were selected using a proportionate sampling among the segment of study population.

Awareness and utilization of protective eye device among welders in a southwestern Nigeria community.

Objective: To determine the level of awareness and practice of use of protective eye devices among welders in Ile-Ife.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study of 405 consenting welders. A pretested proforma was utilized to obtain information on sociodemographic characteristics, as well as awareness and use of protective eye device.

Retinal diseases in a tertiary hospital: the need for establishment of a vitreo-retinal care unit.

Aim: To evaluate the need for vitreo-retinal care for suburban and rural communities of southwestern Nigeria.

Methodology: A retrospective review of patients with posterior segment diseases attending the general ophthalmology clinics of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital's complex, Ile Ife, southwestern Nigeria, between January 2001 and December 2006 was conducted. The age, sex and diagnosis were analyzed and needs assessment conducted.