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Comparative evaluation of corneal endothelium in diabetic patients undergoing phacoemulsification
CONCLUSION: In spite of good glycemic control, diabetics have significantly more endothelial damage in comparison to nondiabetics with similar nuclear grading and phaco energy used. This warrants a more careful use of phaco energy in diabetics. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 12, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Pramod Kumar Sahu Gopal Krushna Das Sumeet Agrawal Sabitabh Kumar Nitish Kumar Source Type: research

Investigating the visual status of preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSIONS: It is important to perform vision screening of preschoolers. Early detection of abnormalities in refractive errors could help to minimize the effect of visual impairment. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 12, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ali M Alsaqr Ghayda & #39;a Ibrahim Ali Abu Sharha Raied Fagehi Source Type: research

Epidemiology and clinical features of thyroid-associated orbitopathy in Accra
CONCLUSIONS: The epidemiology is similar to those reported from other parts of the world, but the ocular presentation seems to be milder than in Caucasians. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 12, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Edith Mawunyo Ackuaku-Dogbe Josephine Akpalu Benjamin Abaidoo Source Type: research

Cataract and glaucoma surgery: Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation versus trabeculectomy
CONCLUSION: At 6 months, ECP-phaco demonstrated similar improvements in IOP and visual acuity compared to trab-phaco. However, ECP-phaco patients had higher incidences of immediate postoperative IOP spikes and anterior chamber inflammation as well as requiring additional medications postoperatively. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 12, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sheila Marco Karim F Damji Samir Nazarali Chris J Rudnisky Source Type: research

Keratoconus asymmetry between both eyes based on corneal tomography
CONCLUSIONS: Corneal tomography identified two forms of keratoconus: symmetrical and asymmetrical. The latter tended to be more severe and occurred in a younger age group. Questions remain about whether the two keratoconic forms are specific to the Middle Eastern population and whether there are ethnic or demographic forms of the disease. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 12, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Nathalie Bussi & #232;res Osama Hamid Ababneh Mohammed Ali Abu Ameerh Muawyah D Al Bdour Source Type: research

Outcomes of scleral-fixated intraocular-lens in children with idiopathic ectopia lentis
CONCLUSION: Scleral fixated IOL in eyes of young children with EL had good visual outcomes and high stability. However, there is a high incidence of residual refractive error. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 12, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abdulaziz I Al Somali Faisal N Al-Dossari Khalid E Emara Ahmed Al Habash Source Type: research

Occult optic disc pit maculopathy in a glaucomatous disc
We present a case in which OCT helped detect optic disc pit maculopathy in a 60-year-old female. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Chokkahalli Krishnappa Nagesha Pratyusha Ganne Source Type: research

Superior oblique myokymia: Some novel observations
We report a case of superior oblique myokymia in a pregnant female, which could be triggered with flashlight stimulation, and the result of treatment with timolol maleate 0.5% ophthalmic solution. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sanitha Sathyan Rosemary C Antony Source Type: research

Macular hole secondary to polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
We report a case of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) presented with massive submacular hemorrhage (SMH) and macular hole (MH). Spectral domain optical coherence tomography confirmed the presence of MH along with SMH and also revealed an extrafoveal-notched pigment epithelium detachment (PED) suggestive of PCV. Urgent pneumatic displacement with perfluoropropane (C3F8) was done. Indocyanine green angiography done 3 weeks later showed polyps in the superonasal macula corresponding to PED. Extrafoveal polyps were treated with laser photocoagulation. Inverted flap MH surgery was planned but the patient was lost to follo...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Prabu Baskaran Utsab Pan Source Type: research

Real-time optical coherence tomography incorporated in the operating microscope during cataract surgery
Mohammed A Almutlak, Turki Aloniazan, William MayMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(3):156-158A 55-year-old male presented with reduced vision due to senile cataract. The patient consented to undergo real-time intraoperative anterior segment-optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) during phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Images were captured at various points during the surgery. The use of AS-OCT incorporated into the surgical microscope was evaluated as an adjunct to cataract surgery. We were able to successfully evaluate, in real-time, wound architecture, the attachment of Desc...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohammed A Almutlak Turki Aloniazan William May Source Type: research

Prevalence and major causes of visual impairment in Iranian adults: A systematic review
Conclusion: VI prevalence in the 50 years and older population in Iran seems significantly better than the corresponding global estimates. A rough 60% rate of treatable VI was estimated, mostly attributable to unoperated cataract. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Seyed-Farzad Mohammadi Ghasem Saeedi-Anari Elham Ashrafi Seyed-Mehrdad Mohammadi Farshad Farzadfar Alireza Lashay Hassan Hashemi Source Type: research

Outcomes of pneumatic retinopexy for the management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment at a tertiary care center
Conclusion: PR is a safe procedure for RRD repair. The final anatomical outcome was excellent in all cases including the recurrent RD after primary failure. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohammad A Hazzazi Saba Al Rashaed Source Type: research

Intravitreal bevacizumab for choroidal neovascularization associated with angioid streaks: Long-term results
Conclusions: IVB appears to be a safe and effective option to treat CNV and to preserve vision over a prolonged period. It cannot eliminate the risk of recurrent CNV indicating the need for more effective treatments to arrest this visually debilitating condition. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: T Lekha Hari Narayan Prasad Renuka Nikit Sarwate Manasi Patel S Karthikeyan Source Type: research

Clinical profile and outcomes of optic neuritis in an HIV prevalent urban community in South Africa
Conclusion: Optic neuritis in our patients, as elsewhere in Africa, tends to be atypical in presentation. A high proportion of patients have an identifiable secondary cause. These patients thus require more extensive investigation in order to identify causes which may influence management. Secondary optic neuritis and idiopathic atypical optic neuritis carry a poorer prognosis than typical demyelinating optic neuritis. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Hamzah Mustak Colin Cook Source Type: research

Evaluation of topical lignocaine jelly 2 & #37; for recurrent pterygium surgery with glue-free autologous conjunctival graft
Conclusion: Pterygium surgery with glue-free autogenous conjunctival grafting can be performed successfully by preoperative local application of 2% lignocaine jelly. The ease of application, lack of toxicity and sufficient effect to complete the surgery make it an efficient alternative to injectable anesthetics. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Rajesh Subhash Joshi Source Type: research