Furahini Mndeme

Serum Magnesium as a Predictor of Diabetic Retinopathy Severity among Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre: A One-Year Study 2024-2025

Boniface Kiondo, Kelvin Rwegoshola, Furahini Mndeme & Mchikirwa Msina · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Diabetic retinopathy remains a leading cause of visual impairment among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. While common risk factors such as hyperglycemia and duration of diabetes are well established, the role of micronutrients like serum magnesium in the progre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2026/v21i1499

Self-care Knowledge and Factors Associated with Post-Cataract Surgery Complications in Adult Patients at KCMC Hospital, Tanzania from 2024-2025

Daniel M.Shani, Joshua S.Mollel, Furahini Mndeme & Einoti Matayan · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Aims: To assess the self-care knowledge and factors associated with post-cataract surgery complications in adult patients attending the KCMC Hospital eye department in Moshi Municipal, Northern Tanzania. Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: Ophthal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i6487

Effect of Unilateral Intravitreal Bevacizumab on Contralateral Eye and Associated Factors in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre

Samson Kitomary, Kelvin Rwegoshola, Sarah Kweka & Furahini Mndeme · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Diabetic macular edema being a foremost cause of visual loss in the diabetic population, is typically managed with intra-vitreal anti-VEGF therapy. The unilateral intra-vitreal bevacizumab (IVB) injections are standard, but the possible bilateral effect on the un-inje...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2026/v21i1497

Determinants of Visual Outcomes in Open Globe Injuries: A 5-year Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Tanzania

Daniel Mashaga, Maria Kissanga, William Makupa, Furahini Mndeme, Kevin Rwegoshola & Einoti Matayan · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to assess factors affecting visual outcomes among Open Globe Injury (OGI) patients attending the KCMC eye department from 2015 to 2020. Methodology: A retrospective review of medical records was conducted for Open Globe Injury (OGI) patients aged thre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i4463