Journal Reviews

Prevalence and related factors for strabismus and amblyopia in Africa

1 December 2023 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus | Africa, amblyopia, meta-analysis, strabismus, systematic review

The aim of this study was to overview the literature in relation to strabismus and amblyopia and associated risk factors in Africa. The review included 24 papers; eight for strabismus and 21 for amblyopia. Sample sizes ranged from 352 to...

ARN in North Africa

1 December 2015 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | Acute retinal necrosis, herpes simplex virus, herpes zoster virus, North Africa, polymerase chain reaction, retinal detachment

Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rare cause of uveitis. This paper aims to outline the clinical features of 12 patients with ARN in a referral centre in Tunisia, North Africa. A retrospective review of case notes was carried out....