Pterygium is common in tropical climates. Therefore, the incidence of pterygium is relatively high in Indonesia. However, data collection related to the clinical characteristics of pterygium in Palembang, Indonesia, is the least. This study was conducted to determine the clinical features of pterygium patients at the RS Khusus Mata Masyarakat of south Sumatera Province over three years. This st…
One of the eye health problems in the community is cataracts, which is a opacification of the eye lens that causes blurred vision. The current treatment of choice for cataracts is surgery. However, the possibility of complications can still occur in each cataract surgery technique. This study aims to determine the prevalence of postoperative complications of cataracts with ECCE and phacoemulsif…
Glaukoma merupakan penyakit yang ditandai dengan neuropati saraf optik dan defek lapangan pandang yang pada akhirnya mengakibatkan kebutaan secara permanen. Glaukoma diklasifikasikan menjadi 3 tipe yaitu glaukoma primer, glaukoma kongenital dan glaukoma sekunder. Glaukoma primer dibagi menjadi 2 tipe yaitu glaukoma sudut terbuka primer dan glaukoma sudut tertutup primer. Dikarenakan belum adany…
Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness. In the management of cataract in Indonesia, Extraction Cataract Extra Capsular (ECCE) is widely used even though this technique has its drawbacks. These drawbacks lead to switching to phacoemulsification technique with intraocular lense implantation. Method: This study was an analytical study using a cross-sectional approach which been hel…
Glaucoma is a multifactorial optic neuropathy characterized by cupping of the optic disc, decreased visual field, and increased intraocular pressure. Glaucoma is the leading cause of permanent blindness in the world. However, blindness due to glaucoma can be prevented if you get effective and regular treatment. Adherence to treatment in chronic diseases is very important to achieve the goals an…