Management of painful blind eye in Africa: A review.

Background: Painful blind eye conditions in Africa constitute a compelling area of concern within public health, presenting substantial complexities for healthcare systems and the individuals afflicted. This comprehensive review delves into recent research and advancements concerning the management of these conditions across the African region. Drawing upon contemporary studies and data, we scrutinise the multifaceted aspects, including prevalence rates, causative factors, and regional variations.

Histopathological pattern of Orbito-Ocular Lesions, a retrospective hospital-based study spanning 15 years.

Background: Many previous studies on orbito-ocular lesions are skewed in favour of the neoplastic lesions in general and the malignant lesions in particular. This, therefore, creates a vacuum on the spectrum of these lesions, thus may result in problematic diagnostic bias by the ophthalmologist and pathologist.

Objective: To give the spectrum and relative frequencies of orbito-ocular biopsies and by extension orbito-ocular lesions/diseases at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).

Etiology of Optic Disc Swelling in a Tertiary Care Center in Nigeria.

Background: Optic disc swelling in clinical practice is worrisome. It may be associated with benign, sight- or life-threatening conditions. The common etiologies of optic disc swelling are variable in different communities.

Evaluation of Ophthalmology Inpatients Consultation in a Nigerian Tertiary Eye Care Centre.

Background: Ophthalmology consultations are more thorough on outpatient basis, but inpatient evaluation cannot be over looked especially in terms of care of patients admitted in other specialties.

Objectives: This is to assess the profile of inpatient consultation and eye problems evaluated and managed by the ophthalmology department of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria.

Methods: All consecutive inpatients who had ophthalmic consultations requested for by various departments in the hospital between July 2018 and June 2019.

Spontaneous globe rupture in a blind glaucomatous eye: A report of three cases.

This paper aims to report cases of spontaneous globe rupture in the blind eyes of three elderly patients with end-stage glaucoma some of which were possibly structurally compromised with topical traditional eye medications and steroids. These patients presented to the ophthalmology department of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital with a history of bleeding from one of their eyes and no antecedent history of trauma. They were known glaucoma patients who were blind with previously recorded high intraocular pressures.

DETERMINANTS OF THE USE OF TRADITIONAL EYE MEDICATION IN A SEMI-URBAN COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA.

Background: The use of traditional eye medication is still practised in some communities in Nigeria.

Aim: To assess the determinants of the use of traditional eye medication (TEM) by adults in Ekiadolor community.

Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study on the determinants of the use of traditional eye medication among adults was done between the months of September and November 2011 in Ekiadolor community in Edo state, Nigeria.

Current Trends in Treatment Outcomes of Orbital Cellulitis in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria.

Background: Orbital cellulitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the soft tissues of the orbit located behind the orbital septum.

Aim: To determine the current trends in the outcomes following the management of orbital cellulitis in a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective review of medical records of patients with orbital cellulitis from January 2008 to December 2014 was conducted.