213 top medical experts on Ocular Onchocerciasis across 37 countries and 17 U.S. states, including 22 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.

  1. Ocular Onchocerciasis: Filarial infection of the eyes transmitted from person to person by bites of Onchocerca volvulus-infected black flies. The microfilariae of Onchocerca are thus deposited beneath the skin. They migrate through various tissues including the eye. Those persons infected have impaired vision and up to 20% are blind. The incidence of eye lesions has been reported to be as high as 30% in Central America and parts of Africa.
  2. Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
  3. Broader Categories (#Experts): Onchocerciasis (745), Parasitic Eye Infections (2,366), Vector Borne Diseases (1,099).
  4. Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov : at least 2 including 1 Completed
  5. Synonyms: River Blindness


  

        

                    


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