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More than meets the Eye-Myelinated axons crowd the subthalamic nucleus
(University of Nairobi, 2013-07-12)
High frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is a successful treatment for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Although its exact mechanism of action is unknown, it is currently ...
Serpiginous Choroiditis with Atypical Presentation Treated with Intravenous Methyl Prednisolone
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-11)
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to report a case of atypical serpiginous choroiditis presenting with disc edema and exudative retinal detachment, treated successfully with intravenous methyl prednisolone. ...
Vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacterial endophthalmitis: epidemiology, treatment options, and outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2013-04-22)
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the microbiological profile and treatment outcomes of vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacterial endophthalmitis. Medical records of all patients with Gram-positive ...
Spontaneous Vitreous Hemorrhage in Children
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08-06)
PURPOSE:
To determine the clinical profile, causes, and outcomes of "spontaneous" vitreous hemorrhage in children (<18 years).
DESIGN:
Retrospective computer-assisted chart review.
METHODS:
Charts of 124 eyes ...
Sympathetic Ophthalmia in Pediatric Age Group: Clinical Features and Challenges in Management in a Tertiary Center in Southern India
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-16)
Abstract Purpose: To study the clinical features and visual outcome of sympathetic ophthalmia in pediatric patients attending a tertiary care center. Methods: Retrospective review of patients ≤16 years with sympathetic ...
Visual loss with inner retinal dysfunction, after snake bite: two case reports
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)
PURPOSE:
To report two cases of visual loss following snake bite.
METHOD:
Retrospective review of medical records including history, examination finding, fundus details and investigation reports (visual field, ...
Endophthalmitis following intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in ambulatory surgical centre facility: incidence, management and outcome
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09-24)
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Association of the del443ins54 at the ARMS2 locus in Indian and Australian cohorts with age-related macular degeneration.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-04-05)
PURPOSE:
The ARMS2/HTRA1 genes at the 10q26 locus have been associated with risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with the most significantly associated variants being A69S (rs10490924), del443ins54 (EU427539) ...
Polymicrobial endophthalmitis: prevalence, causative organisms, and visual outcomes.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-01-07)
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the prevalence, causative organisms, and visual acuity outcome in patients with culture-proven polymicrobial endophthalmitis. The method used in this study is ...