Editorial message

Abstract

Dear colleagues,
Welcome to your July 2025 edition of the Journal of
Ophthalmology of Eastern Central, & Southern Africa
(JOECSA), your go to source for the latest updates and
resource to enhance and fuel your professional knowledge.
As an ophthalmologist and eye care professional,
you are playing key role in advancing eye care globally.
And that is why we are committed to providing you
with scientific updates, practical tips, tools, and the
best practices you need. We trust that the information
in this edition of JOECSA equips you with valuable
knowledge, insights, updates and resources to support
your continuous growth and strengthen your impact in the
field of ophthalmology.
In this edition we are excited to share a few highlights of
rate of Second Eye Cataract Surgery (SECS); Evaluation
of viral keratoconjunctivitis; The effect of a scorpion
sting on the eye; Changes in endothelial cell density
after phacoemulsification, Cat-scratch disease; Corneal
topographic patterns and keratoconus with ocular allergy.
We invite you to read on and explore these interesting
topics.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed authors,
Dr.Bolutife Olusanya, Dr.Tarimo Anorld, Dr.Maarten
B. Jalink, Dr.Nyamori J , Msopole Benjamin Tenson,
Dr.Muna EJ. and their co-authors for their contribution
on this edition.
We really appreciate the work of our committed
reviewers who accomplished their duty timely and
tirelessly.
Arunga S, MD, PHD, Editor in Chief, JOECSA, Mbarara
University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410,
Mbarara, Uganda. Email: arungasimon@gmail.com