Editorial message

Dear colleagues,Welcome to your July 2025 edition of the Journal ofOphthalmology of Eastern Central, & Southern Africa(JOECSA), your go to source for the latest updates andresource 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 youwith scientific updates, practical tips, tools, and thebest practices you need. We trust that the informationin this edition of JOECSA equips you with valuableknowledge, insights, updates and resources to supportyour continuous growth and strengthen your impact in thefield of ophthalmology.In this edition we are excited to share a few highlights ofrate of Second Eye Cataract Surgery (SECS); Evaluationof viral keratoconjunctivitis; The effect of a scorpionsting on the eye; Changes in endothelial cell densityafter phacoemulsification, Cat-scratch disease; Cornealtopographic patterns and keratoconus with ocular allergy.We invite you to read on and explore these interestingtopics.We extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed authors,Dr.Bolutife Olusanya, Dr.Tarimo Anorld, Dr.MaartenB. Jalink, Dr.Nyamori J , Msopole Benjamin Tenson,Dr.Muna EJ. and their co-authors for their contributionon this edition.We really appreciate the work of our committedreviewers who accomplished their duty timely andtirelessly.Arunga S, MD, PHD, Editor in Chief, JOECSA, MbararaUniversity of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410,Mbarara, Uganda. Email: [email protected]