International Journal of Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025

  • Research Article

    Prevalence and Characteristics of Eye Problems Reported in an East African Refugee Camp: A Cross-Sectional Survey

    Dorothy Wang*, Ashwin Reddy, Shruti Anant, Mohamed Yunus Rafiq, Omar Juma, Hilary Ngude, Frank Manyama, Alexander Blum, Joseph Sakran, Kent Stevens, Ruth Tessema, Zachary Obinna Enumah

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025
    Pages: 1-15
    Received: 27 January 2025
    Accepted: 17 February 2025
    Published: 6 March 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijovs.20251001.11
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    Abstract: Despite efforts to improve global access to basic ophthalmologic services, there remains a paucity of data regarding the prevalence of untreated ocular disease among forced migrants and refugees, particularly in east Africa. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of untreated and surgically amenable eye conditions among refugees in Nyarugusu Refugee C... Show More
  • Case Report

    Multimodal Imaging in a Case of Behcets Uveitis with Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Microvascular Perspective

    Deepesh Arora*, Anuj Sharma, Devesh Sharma, Dinesh Sharma

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025
    Pages: 16-22
    Received: 16 February 2025
    Accepted: 26 February 2025
    Published: 7 March 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijovs.20251001.12
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    Abstract: A 68-year-old fair-skinned Indian woman presented to our hospital with a primary complaint of vision loss in her right eye, accompanied by increased light sensitivity, pain, and redness that had persisted for one month. Additionally, she reported progressive visual impairment in her left eye over the past two years, along with oral and genital lesi... Show More
  • Research Article

    Common Visual Impairments and Ocular Disorders in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

    Tanjina Sharifa*, Kazi Shabbir Anwar, Alima Taizu, Rezwana Khadija, Al Asmin, Trishita Swarna Roy, Halima Sadia Rahman

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025
    Pages: 23-28
    Received: 17 February 2025
    Accepted: 3 March 2025
    Published: 18 March 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijovs.20251001.13
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    Abstract: Background: Visual impairments and ocular disorders are common but frequently overlooked complications in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Early identification and intervention are crucial for optimizing developmental outcomes in this vulnerable population. Objective: To investigate the prevalence and patterns of oculo-visual abnormal... Show More