Author: readmin
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Recurrent retinal detachment in Stickler Syndrome
Stickler Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RD) [1]. It is a collagen disorder identified by the ocular manifestations of abnormal vitreous development and unusually high myopia, with systemic findings of craniofacial abnormalities, hearing loss, and arthropathy [2]. Approximately 40–60% of patients with Stickler Syndrome will develop a rhegmatogenous RD…
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Web-based vs. conventional: a comprehensive analysis of visual acuity assessment using the PocDoc tool in a tertiary eye care centre
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 2.2 billion individuals worldwide suffer from visual impairment (VI), defined as visual acuity (VA) worse than 6/12, with a significant portion of around 1 billion cases being preventable and yet unaddressed [1, 2]. Despite technological advancements and the availability of specialized ophthalmological centres in developed nations, the…