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Kevin Rwegoshola

Publications (6)

Efficacy of Limited Cyclophotocoagulation in the Treatment of Refractory Glaucoma Among Adults Patients Treated at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Tanzania

Vulfrida A. Kyara, Kevin Rwegoshola, Andrew Makupa & William Makupa · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Background: Refractory glaucoma possess a therapeutic challenge due to poor response to standard medical and surgical treatments. Cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) is an alternative       method for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in such cases, however its use is often limited to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i4468

Surgical Outcomes and Prognostic Factors of Traumatic Retinal Detachment at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Tanzania

Jesca Mkahumbya Theodory, William Makupa, Kevin Rwegoshola, Andrew Cyrus Makupa & Furahini Godfrey Mndeme · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Aim: To assess surgical outcomes and prognostic factors for traumatic retinal detachment following globe injuries among patients treated at a tertiary hospital in Northern Tanzania from December 2012 to November 2022. Study Design: A hospital based retrospective cohort study. Pla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i5474

Evaluation of Risk Factors of Endophthalmitis Requiring Evisceration/Enucleation among Patients with Endophthalmitis at KCMC from 2020–2024

Chedu Kangwa, William Makupa, Elisante Muna & Kevin Rwegoshola · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Aim: To evaluate the risk factors associated with endophthalmitis requiring evisceration/enucleation among patients managed at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Northern Tanzania. Study Design: Hospital-based retrospective analytic study. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i6486

Progression of Myopia and Associated Risk Factors among Pediatric Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Tanzania: A Cross-sectional Study

John Njelango, Andrew Makupa, Venkataramana Kalikivayi, Aimbora Kimaro, Kevin Rwegoshola & Mchikirwa Msina · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Objective: To determine the proportion and factors associated with myopia progression among pediatric patients attending the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Northern Tanzania. Methods: A hospital-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at the Pediatric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i4467

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

Stage at Initial Presentation, Management and Factors Associated with Progression among Primary Open-angle Glaucoma Patients Treated at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Diana Anatory, Godfrey Furahini Mndeme, Andrew Makupa, William Makupa, Kevin Rwegoshola & Einoti Matayan · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Objective: To assess the stage of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) at diagnosis, determine the proportion of patients experiencing disease progression, and identify factors influencing progression. Methods: In this retrospective cohort, 201 newly diagnosed POAG patients aged 18...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i3457