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Magnitude and determinants of computer vision syndrome among college students at a Saudi University
CONCLUSION: Most of the students suffered from mild-to-moderate CVS symptoms. Health promotion for prevention and periodic ophthalmic consultations are recommended. Identified predictors should be the focus when implementing strategies to combat CVS in the adolescent Saudi population. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abdulrahman AlDarrab Abdulaziz A Khojah Mohammed H Al-Ghazwi Yazeed J Al-Haqbani Naif M Al-Qahtani Mohammed N Al-Ajmi Saad H Alenezi Mohammmed K Almasoud Abdulaziz F Al-Yahya Source Type: research

Determining the national cataract surgical rate in Pakistan
CONCLUSION: In order to achieve a CSR of 7500+ by 2030, there is a need for at least 1,840,000 cataract surgeries to be performed annually. If there is no change in the current annual cataract surgical output, the CSR will drop to 4628 by 2030. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Asad A Khan Haroon R Awan Aliya Q Khan Arif Hussain Zahid H Awan Mohammad Z Jadoon Source Type: research

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic referrals within a tertiary academic center in Oman
CONCLUSION: The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic referrals within a tertiary academic centre in oman referral reductions and changes in pattern and characteristics as an epiphenomenon of COVID-19 reflect the extent of impact specifically in an Omani context. This information is vital for planning proper resource utilization, the adoption of innovative care delivery, and improving referral system pathways. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Aisha Al Busaidi Washoo Mal Mohammed A Rafei Amina Al-Yaqoobi Sathiya Panchatcharam Abdullah S Al-Mujaini Source Type: research

Online faculty development: An African lusophone ophthalmic society experience during the COVID-19 pandemic
CONCLUSION: This online faculty development program, assisted by group mentoring, held during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitated the development of a CoP and was effective in enhancing teaching competence in curriculum design to apply in simulation-based learning environments. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Helena P Filipe Karl C Golnik Amelia Geary Amelia Buque Heather G Mack Source Type: research

Terror-related ocular trauma in patients presenting to a tertiary eye center in the Middle East
CONCLUSION: Ophthalmic morbidity from terrorist-related injuries may be devastating, and the vast majority of patients experience a permanent loss of vision. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohammad Al-Amry Imtiaz A Chaudhry Eman Al-Kahatni Huda Al-Ghadeer Source Type: research

Prevalence of plateau iris syndrome among patients presenting with primary angle closure and primary angle-closure glaucoma in a tertiary eye care hospital
CONCLUSION: PIS is the most common mechanism of nonpupillary block angle closure. In addition to clinical findings, UBM is important to reach the appropriate diagnosis. This study reviewed the prevalence of PIS with the aid of UBM; it was found consistent with previous reports. In addition, PIS risk factors included AC depth, place of residency, and preintervention IOP. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Khalid Alshomar Ehab Alsirhy Abdullah Mirza Mohamed Osman Abdullah Alobaidan Essam A Osman Source Type: research

Outcomes of posterior approach surgery in various types and grades of upper eyelid blepharoptosis in Indian eyes
CONCLUSION: Posterior approach for ptosis repair offers a scar less, minimally invasive, easy to revise, and successful lid height correction in congenital and acquired ptosis. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Nidhi Pandey Swati Singh Source Type: research

Evaluation of the systemic inflammation in patients with pterygium: Monocyte-to- high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and hematologic indexes of inflammation
CONCLUSION: The MHR is not associated with the presence of pterygium. An increased NLR in patients with pterygium may be an indicator of systemic inflammation. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Selman Belviranli Refik Oltulu Ali O Gundogan Enver Mirza Mehmet Okka Source Type: research

Sutureless versus suture technique for conjunctivolimbal autografting in primary pterygium excision: A prospective study
CONCLUSION: Sutureless technique is a better technique as compared to conventional suture technique. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shimna C Prasad Sheldon J Goudinho Shela M Isaac Susha G Sumangala Source Type: research

Platelet activation in ocular Beh & #231;et & #39;s patients with posterior segment involvement
CONCLUSION: Platelet activation may affect vascular occlusion in ocular Behçet's patients with posterior segment involvement. This result may be important in evaluating ocular BD patients. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 30, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mehmet Citirik Pinar C Ozdal Ali Keles Ibrahim C Haznedaroglu Source Type: research

Central retinal vein occlusion in a young healthy COVID-19 patient: A case report and literature review
We report a 33-year-old previously healthy man, with previous history of COVID-19 infection presented with left eye central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) with secondary macular edema. All possible risk factors for thromboembolic events were excluded. After a single dose of intravitreal injection of aflibercept (2 mg in 0.05 ml), gradual improvement in the clinical manifestation of CRVO with complete resolution of macular edema in the left eye was observed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of CRVO post-COVID-19 in Oman. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohamed Al-Abri Adil Al-Musalami Bader Al-Rawahi Ahmed Al-Hinai Nawal Al-Fadhil Source Type: research

Manifestation of panuveitis after intraocular surgery in a child with blau syndrome
Moustafa S Magliyah, Abdullah M Khan, Mohammed AlShamrani, Patrik K Schatz, Hassan A DhibiMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2021 28(3):196-198 Blau syndrome (BS) is a rare granulomatous disease with autosomal dominant inheritance. It is characterized by a triad of dermatitis, arthritis, and recurrent uveitis. This case presents the onset of panuveitis in BS after intraocular surgery. A 10-year-old boy presented to the outpatient clinic with retinal detachment in the left eye after 6 years following early-onset cataract surgery. Bilateral panuveitis occurred 3 weeks after surgical repair and resulted in a total ...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Moustafa S Magliyah Abdullah M Khan Mohammed AlShamrani Patrik K Schatz Hassan A Dhibi Source Type: research

Unusual manifestation of choroidal metastasis as late presentation of treated lung cancer with floaters
We report a case of a 71-year-old female patient presented with eye floaters in her right eye. Examination of the right eye visual acuity of 20/30 and fundoscopy revealed a pale choroidal mass superior to optic disc. Ocular coherent tomography showed subretinal fluid at the site of choroidal lesion. The patient is currently treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy for secondary metastasizes in liver. In spite of floaters is very common nonserious symptoms in ophthalmology practice, but it should be taken seriously to rule out lifesaving condition. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohamed Osman Bashar Alwash Ahmed Elkady Sara Zeineldin Source Type: research

Laser-induced maculopathy masquerading as hereditary macular dystrophy
This report describes the clinical phenotype and the results of multimodal imaging in a 27-year-old woman who was referred with a bilateral progressive decrease in vision over 2 months. She was initially diagnosed elsewhere with hereditary macular dystrophy. Examination of her fundus showed bilateral creamy-to-gray irregular lesions in the posterior pole. The results of multimodal imaging of her retina suggested self-inflicted laser-induced maculopathy. The patient was referred to a psychiatrist with a working diagnosis of factitious disorder. A high index of suspicion and the utilization of multimodal imaging allowed earl...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fadwa Al Adel Abdulrahman F AlBloushi Source Type: research

Corneal perforation as a complication of fungal interface infectious keratitis after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty
Wael Otaif, Abdulaziz Ismail Al Somali, Amar AlmulhimMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2021 28(3):184-188 Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is a surgical intervention for corneal diseases that do not affect the endothelium. The creation of an interface between the donor graft and recipient bed is a typical feature of DALK. Interface infectious keratitis (IIK) is an uncommon complication that originates at this point of contact. The onset of IIK following lamellar keratoplasty can cause delayed visual loss and subsequent endophthalmitis, with primarily fungal etiology (e.g., Candida spp.) and occasional...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Wael Otaif Abdulaziz Ismail Al Somali Amar Almulhim Source Type: research