Middle East African journal of ophthalmology
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Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol · Jul 2019
Impact of Visual Impairment and Blindness on Quality of Life of Patients in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
This study sought to determine the quality of life (QOL) of patients with visual impairment in Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, with a view to making recommendations for comprehensive management of patients. ⋯ The leading causes of visual impairment and blindness in this study are avoidable and treatable. Health education, appropriate intervention, and support groups should be encouraged. This may serve to reduce the burden of visual impairment and improve the QOL of patients.
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Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol · Jul 2019
Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Blunt Cannula Trans-Sub-Tenon's Retrobulbar Block for Vitreoretinal Surgery.
To evaluate a novel trans-sub-Tenon's retrobulbar block (TSTRB) compared to sub-Tenon's block (STB) and peribulbar block (PBB) anesthesia for vitreoretinal surgery. ⋯ Intentionally extending a STB into the retrobulbar space, via a TSTRB fenestration utilizes a familiar skill set. TSTRB produced the best levels of reduced kinesia during surgery and increased duration of postoperative analgesia. The technique uses a small-volume anesthesia.