Strengthening retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment services in Nigeria: a case study of activities, challenges and outcomes 2017-2020
Objectives Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) will become a major cause of blindness in
Nigerian children unless screening and treatment services expand. This article aims to …
Nigerian children unless screening and treatment services expand. This article aims to …
[HTML][HTML] A comparison study of conjunctiva disorders in technical and administrative sawmill workers in Nigeria
I Njinaka, OM Uhumwangho, OT Edema… - … Malaysian Journal of …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Workers in the sawmilling industry are at risk of various ocular hazards as a
direct result of the sawmilling processes. The aim of this study was to determine the pattern …
direct result of the sawmilling processes. The aim of this study was to determine the pattern …
Retinal vein occlusion in Benin City, Nigeria
OM Uhumwangho, D Oronsaye - Nigerian Journal of Surgery, 2016 - ajol.info
Background: Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is the most common occlusive retinal vascular
disorder and results in varying degrees of visual loss. Aim: To determine the pattern of …
disorder and results in varying degrees of visual loss. Aim: To determine the pattern of …
Current trends in treatment outcomes of orbital cellulitis in a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria
OM Uhumwangho, DH Kayoma - Nigerian Journal of Surgery, 2016 - ajol.info
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 …
orbit located behind the orbital septum. Aim: To determine the current trends in the outcomes …
[HTML][HTML] Traumatic hyphema in Benin city, Nigeria
OM Uhumwangho, OC Umolo - Sahel Medical Journal, 2014 - smjonline.org
Background: Hyphaema is a common sequalae following trauma. Th aim of this study was to
determine the demographics, pattern, complications and visual outcome in patients …
determine the demographics, pattern, complications and visual outcome in patients …
[HTML][HTML] Syndrome of myelinated retinal nerve fibres, myopia, amblyopia and strabismus in a Nigerian
VB Osaguona, OM Uhumwangho - Nigerian Medical Journal, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Myelinated retinal nerve fibres (MRNF) are rare congenital anomalies. They may present in
a syndrome characterised by ipsilateral myelinated retinal nerve fibres, myopia and …
a syndrome characterised by ipsilateral myelinated retinal nerve fibres, myopia and …
Indications and treatment outcomes of intravitreal bevacizumab and ranibizumab for retinal diseases in Benin City, Nigeria
OM Uhumwangho - Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 - ajol.info
Background: The emergence of intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factors
(antiVEGF) has revolutionalised the treatment and prognosis of many retinal diseases. Aim …
(antiVEGF) has revolutionalised the treatment and prognosis of many retinal diseases. Aim …
[HTML][HTML] Aetiology and demographics of unilateral proptosis in Benin City
Background: Proptosis is a common presentation with a broad differential diagnosis in an
ophthalmic clinic. Although the aetiology of unilateral proptosis is diverse, the impact may be …
ophthalmic clinic. Although the aetiology of unilateral proptosis is diverse, the impact may be …
Cataract surgical outreach in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: An appraisal
OM Uhumwangho, MU Olowolaiyemo… - Annals of Medical and …, 2017 - ajol.info
Background: Cataract remains the main cause of reversible blindness in Nigeria. However,
access to cataract surgery has been hampered by lack of funds and a dearth of eye care …
access to cataract surgery has been hampered by lack of funds and a dearth of eye care …
[HTML][HTML] Endophthalmitis in a tertiary center in Nigeria
OM Uhumwangho, EP Akpata - Sahel Medical Journal, 2015 - smjonline.org
Background: Endophthalmitis is a sight-threatening condition due to inflammation of
intraocular structures usually from infectious organisms. The study aims to identify the …
intraocular structures usually from infectious organisms. The study aims to identify the …