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Maria Kissanga

Publications (5)

Central Retinal Artery Occlusion with Sparing of the Cilioretinal Artery: A Case Report

Martine Manyanza Method, Maria Kissanga & Andrew Makupa · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Central retinal artery occlusion is an ophthalmic emergency that commonly presents with sudden, painless monocular visual loss due to acute retinal ischaemia. Visual prognosis is often poor; however, the presence of a cilioretinal artery may preserve macular perfusion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2026/v21i3516

Surgical Outcomes and Complications Following Silicone Oil Removal in Retinal Detachment Surgery at KCMC Eye Department, Northern Tanzania (2020-2023)

Urvashi Solanki, Maria Kissanga, Hiten Solanki, Joshua Mollel, Raheel Kanji & William Makupa · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2026

Background and Aims: Retinal detachment (RD) is the separation of the neurosensory retina from the retinal pigment epithelium, causing subretinal fluid buildup. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with silicone oil tamponade is commonly used to treat retinal detachment. The aim of the st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2026/v21i2505

Nd: YAG Capsulotomy: Visual Outcomes & Its Associated Factors among Patients with Posterior Capsule Opacification

Camillius Mbaga, Maria Kissanga & Mchikirwa Msina · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Background: Posterior Capsular Opacification (PCO) is a common post-cataract surgery complication, it is treated by Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy or surgical capsulotomy, nd; YAG laser is a safe, effective, and quick treatment, though it is associated with potential complications. Aim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i5477

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

Validation of the Non-Mydriatic and Mydriatic Remidio (FOP) Camera with Artificial Intelligence in Screening Diabetic Retinopathy at Northern-Tanzania (2023-2024)

Ally Magero, William Makupa & Maria Kissanga · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2025

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of non-mydriatic fundoscopy using a Remidio FOP Camera with Artificial intelligence to screen for Diabetic Retinopathy in Northern Tanzania, 2023-2024. Study Design: This study employed a community-based cross-sectional design. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2025/v27i9814