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Infection risk factors associated with seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in a population-based study in the Central Region, Ghana

ABU, E. K.; BOAMPONG, J. N.; AYI, I.; GHARTEY-KWANSAH, G.; AFOAKWAH, R.; NSIAH, P.; BLAY, E. (University of Cape Coast, 2014-10)

About 20–90% of the world’s population has had contact with Toxoplasma gondii parasites. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with T. gondii infection in the Central Region, ...
Ethanolic Root Extract of Jatropha curcas L. relieves Hyperalgesia in Arthritis Model in Rats

Ameyaw, Elvis Ofori; Kukuia, Kennedy Kwami Edem; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko; Kyei, Samuel; Frimpong, Anane Rex; Obese, Ernest; Konja, Daniels (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

This work evaluated the analgesic property of ethanolic extract of Jatropha curcas in arthritic/skeletal pain models. Acute skeletal hyperalgesia was induced in knee joints of rats with 3% carrageenan-kaolin mixture. ...
Visual Function among Commercial Vehicle Drivers in the Central Region of Ghana

Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Kyei, Samuel; Asare, Frederick Afum; Owusu-Ansah, Andrew; Awuah, Agnes; Darko-Takyi, Charles (University of Cape Coast, 2015-06)

Aim: To determine the relationship between some visual functions: colour vision defects, abnormal stereopsis, visual acuity and the occurrence of road traffic accident (RTAs) among commercial vehicle drivers in the central ...
Toward Eliminating Blindness Due to Uncorrected Refractive Errors: Assessment of Refractive Services in the Northern and Central Regions of Ghana

Ntodie, Michael; Danquah, Lisa; Kandel, Himal; Abokyi, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2014-05)

Purpose: This study sought to document current refractive services in the northern and central regions of Ghana as a first step toward evidence-based planning of refractive services. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional ...
The Practise of Paediatric Optometry in a Low-Resource Environment

Ocansey, Stephen; Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Armah, Odamtten Nii; Morny, Enyam K. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09)

Background: The role of optometrists in paediatric visual assessment must compliment the role of other eye-care practitioners at all levels of care. This study was undertaken to determine if optometrists in Ghana screen, ...
The Effect of Caffeine on Tear Secretion

Osei, Kwaku Antwi; Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Godwin; Kyei, Samuel; Ntodie, Michael (University of Cape Coast, 2019-02)

Purpose. Caffeine, probably the most widely consumed psychoactive substance, is claimed to have conflicting effects on some tear film dynamics. This study sought to investigate the effect of orally ingested caffeine on ...
The Association of Central Corneal Thickness and Intraocular Pressure Measures by Non-Contact Tonometry and Goldmann Applanation Tonometry among Glaucoma Patients.

Kyei, Samuel; Assiamah, Frank; Kwarteng, Michael Agyemang; Gboglu, Cynthia Pakyennu (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

BACKGROUND፡ The aim of this study was to determine whether Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) is associated with intraocular pressure measurement (IOP) with a Non-contact tonometer and the Goldmann applanation tonometer in ...
Symptomatic Vergence Disorders in Junior High School Children in Ghana

Darko-Takyi, Charles; Khan, Naimah E.; Nirghini, Urvashni (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Background: Optometrists in Ghana are hampered in performing comprehensive binocular vision assessments, because of the lack of appropriate instruments leading to a paucity of data on vergence disorders and their association ...
Symptomatic Classic Convergence Insufficiency Treated with Dot Card Orthoptic Exercise

Darko-Takyi, Charles; Asiedu, Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Although lots of studies have been reported on convergence insufficiency (CI), no specific case of CI among African patients has been reported. We report a case of symptomatic classic convergence insufficiency in a ...
Spectacle Utilisation Rate and Reasons for Non-Compliance with Wearing of Spectacles amongst Primary School Children in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Ezinne, Ngozika E.; Mashige, Khathutshelo P.; Akano, Obinna F.; Ilechie, Alex A.; Ekemiri, Kingsley K. (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (REs) are becoming very common in children in developing countries, yet the use of spectacles and compliance to wear are not well documented in African children. Aim: To determine ...
Self-refraction Accuracy with Adjustable Spectacles among Children in Ghana

Ilechie, Alex Azuka; Abokyi, Samuel; Owusu-Ansah, Andrew; Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Denkyira, Andrew Kofi; Abraham, Carl Halladay (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03)

To determine the accuracy of self-refraction (SR) in myopic teenagers, we compared visual and refractive outcomes of self-refracting spectacles (FocusSpecs) with those obtained using cycloplegic subjective refraction (CSR) ...
Self Medication with Over-the Counter Topical Ophthalmic Medications: A Study of Undergraduates in Ghana

Asiedu, Kofi; Kyei, Samuel; Agyemang, Frank Okyere; Gyamfi, Kweku Mensah (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Aim of the current study is to determine the prevalence of self medication with over the counter topical ophthalmic medications among university students and the ocular symptoms for which self medication was practiced. ...
COVID-19 Transmission Dynamics and Response: Opinions and Perspectives from Africa

Adeshakin, Adeleye Oluwatosin; Oluwamuyiwa, Ayanshina Anthony; Essien-Baidoo, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since its declaration as a pandemic by world health organization (WHO) has spread across the various continent with little known about the most effective public health response for ...
Possible Mechanism of Action of the Antiallergic Effect of an Aqueous Extract of Heliotropium indicum L. in Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Conjunctivitis

Kyei, Samuel; Koffuor, George Asumeng; Ramkissoon, Paul; Abokyi, Samuel; Owusu-Afriyie, Osei; Wiredu, Eric Addo (University of Cape Coast, 2015-10)

Heliotropium indicum is used traditionally as a remedy for conjunctivitis in Ghana.This study therefore evaluated the antiallergic potential of an aqueous whole plant extract of Heliotropium indicum (HIE) in ovalbumin-induced ...
Perceptions about Vision and Utilization of Eye Care Services among Cocoa Farmers in a Rural Community in Ghana

Boadi-Kusi, Samuel B.; Kumi-Kyereme, Akwasi; Awusabo-Asare, Kofi; Ocansey, Stephen; Kyei, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2013-09)

To examine the perception of farmers on their vision and the utilization of eye-care services. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among cocoa farmers at Mfuom, a rural farming community in ...
Possible Mechanism of Anti-Inflammatory Activity and Safety Profile of Aqueous and Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Pistia Stratiotes Linn (Araceae)

Koffuor, George; Kyei, Samuel; Woode, Eric; Ekuadzi, Edmund; Ben, I.O. (University of Cape Coast, 2014-05)

Pistia stratiotes is used extensively in inflammatory disorders in several countries including Ghana. The aim of the study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory property and possible mechanism of action of aqueous and ...
Optometric Education in Africa: Historical Perspectives and Challenges

Oduntan, Olalekan A.; Mashige, Khathutshelo P.; Kio, Franklin E.; Boadi-Kusi, Samuel B. (University of Cape Coast, 2018-08)

The African continent, with a population of more than one billion and 55 recognized developing countries, is still grappling in some countries with socioeconomic and other challenges inherent in developing countries. The ...
Oculo-Visual Findings among Industrial Mine Workers at Goldfields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa

Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. O.; Ocansey, S.; Abu, E. K.; Kyei, S.; Boadi-Kusi, S. B. (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

Objective: The focus of this study was to evaluate the visual status of mine workers who were directly involved in mining and/or are exposed to the mining environment. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was ...
Ocular Discomforts Following Eyelash Extension

Koffuor, G. A.; Anto, B. P.; Afari, C.; Kyei, S.; Gyanfosu, L. (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

Eyelash extension has become common practice for enhancing beauty among Ghanaian women on occasions such as weddings, festivities, and other social gatherings including funerals. This study was therefore conducted to ...
Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Patterns in Ophthalmic Patients

Boadi-Kusi, Samuel B.; Asiamah, Edward; Ocansey, Stephen; Abu, Sampson L. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-04)

Clinical significance: Ophthalmic nutrition education programs and good dietary patterns are of considerable significance to ocular health outcomes. Background: The study aimed at assessing the level of ophthalmic nutrition ...

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