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Corneal ulcers : culture isolates and antibiotic susceptibility of microbial keratitis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2014)
Aim: To determine the causative organisms for corneal ulcers in patients in
KwaZulu-Natal, culture positivity rates and antibiotic sensitivity for the organisms
cultured.
Method: A retrospective chart review of laboratory ...
The knowledge of general practitioners in the Vaal Triangle concerning common eye diseases.
(2016)
General Practitioners (GPs) are often the first clinician to be consulted regarding eye care problems. The incidence of avoidable visual impairment will increase significantly in the future raising concerns that the General ...
Simultaneous three or four horizontal rectus muscle surgery versus two-staged surgery for large angle congenital esotropia in children : a randomized controlled trial.
(2017)
Large angle congenital esotropia is commonly seen in South Africa. The optimal surgical approach for angles larger than 50 prism dioptres (PD) esotropia is controversial. Conventional bilateral medial rectus muscle recessions ...
Bevacizumab in a treat-and-extend regimen for neovascular age related macular degeneration in a resource limited sector.
(2016)
Abstract available in PDF file.
Outcomes following intravitreal bevacizumab for aggressive posteriorly located retinopathy of prematurity at a tertiary institution.
(2016)
Abstract available in PDF file.
Human immunodeficiency virus and CD4 count in ocular surface squamous neoplasia.
(2016)
During my time working at various eye clinics in Kwazulu-Natal, I observed that more often
than not, patients with disfiguring ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) were Human
Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and ...
A microscopic analysis of single-use versus multi-use Phacoemulsification tubing in maintaining sterility and patient safety.
(2018)
Cataract is first of the five most common causes of blindness and vision impairment (poor night vision, fading colours and haloes around light) worldwide. It is followed by glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy ...
An observational study on the outcome of corneal cross-linking for Keratoconus at Greys tertiary hospital, Pietermaritzburg.
(2018)
The purpose of this observational study was to evaluate the efficacy of corneal cross-linking
for keratoconus, beginning when the procedure was performed up to a year after the
procedure in patients at Greys Hospital in ...