Masters Degrees (Ophthalmology)
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Bevacizumab in a treat-and-extend regimen for neovascular age related macular degeneration in a resource limited sector.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Outcomes following intravitreal bevacizumab for aggressive posteriorly located retinopathy of prematurity at a tertiary institution.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
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 ... -
Aphakic iris-claw (Artisan®/Verisyse) lens implantation in low-income African population.
(2007)Purpose: To test the viability of implanting the Artisan®/VerisyseTM lens in a low-income monocular aphakic African population with insufficient capsular support where contact lens wear is expensive and spectacle correction ... -
Intravitreal versus sub-tenon triamcinolone acetonide for refactory diffuse diabetic macular oedema.
(2008)Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of intravitreal (IVT) and sub-Tenon (ST) triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of refractory diffuse diabetic macular oedema. Method: 29 eyes of 22 patients with long-standing, ...
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