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Fatima Kyari

Researcher at University of London

Publications -  55
Citations -  1597

Fatima Kyari is an academic researcher from University of London. The author has contributed to research in topics: Glaucoma & Visual impairment. The author has an hindex of 18, co-authored 47 publications receiving 990 citations. Previous affiliations of Fatima Kyari include College of Health Sciences, Bahrain & Baze University.

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The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020.

Matthew J. Burton, +89 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors defined eye health as maximised vision, ocular health, and functional ability, thereby contributing to overall health and wellbeing, social inclusion, and quality of life.
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Prevalence of Blindness and Visual Impairment in Nigeria: The National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey

TL;DR: There is a high prevalence of blindness and severe visual impairment among those aged > or = 40 years in Nigeria and significant differences exist between the geopolitical zones and emphasis should be on ensuring eye services across Nigeria, which means that planning at the regional level is necessary.
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Epidemiology of glaucoma in sub-saharan Africa: prevalence, incidence and risk factors.

TL;DR: There is a need for further research in glaucoma in SSA in all aspects especially epidemiology and clinical care and outcomes involving randomized controlled trials, and genetic and genome-wide association studies may aid identification of high-risk groups.
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Peribulbar versus retrobulbar anaesthesia for cataract surgery

TL;DR: There is little to choose between peribulbar and retrobulbar block in terms of anaesthesia and akinesia during surgery measuring acceptability to patients, need for additional injections and development of severe complications.