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Virtual consultation for red eye: Accuracy assessment in a primary care center
CONCLUSION: Telemedicine has the potential to correctly diagnose patients with red eye and can result in a substantial decrease in the number of people visiting the health-care centers. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Raseel A Awad Gorka Sesma Suhaib Y Neyaz Khabir Ahmad Seham S Al Hemaidi Abdulaziz H Awad Source Type: research

Corneal hysteresis, central corneal thickness, and intraocular pressure in rheumatoid arthritis, and their relation to disease activity
CONCLUSION: Corneal biomechanical properties could be affected in rheumatoid patients in both active and remission phases, which may indicate that any corneal changes may be irreversible. These changes are of important significance regarding IOP measurement in rheumatoid patients. CCT may be a new parameter in the follow up of disease activity. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ashraf Ahmed Nossair Mona Kassem Kassem Rasha Mounir Eltanamly Yomna Amr Alahmadawy Source Type: research

Prevalence of color vision anomalies among dental professionals
CONCLUSION: The present study reported high prevalence of color blindness in dental professionals while they were totally unaware of it. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Zodinliana Ngente Baliram Jadav Syed Aafaque Abhijit Patil Rajtilak Govindarajulu Prabu Muthusamy J Suresh Babu C Swarnalatha Abhishek Singh Nayyar Source Type: research

Efficacy of botulinum toxin injection in exotropia treatment
CONCLUSION: Botox represents a possible safe alternative to surgery in the management of some exotropia types. The success rate differs by type, with basic exotropia scoring the highest. The presence of poor vision and amblyopia leads to a significantly lower success rate. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Seham S Al Hemaidi Gorka Sesma Khabir Ahmad Ruba Saleh Alghofaili Raseel A Awad Source Type: research

The use of social media among saudi ophthalmologists: A descriptive cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrate an increased utilization of SM among Saudi ophthalmologists. The ethical aspects of SM usage were a matter of controversy among our respondents. This necessitates the establishment of guidelines by regulatory bodies and/or individual health-care organizations. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Omar Al Abbasi Abdulaziz Al Taisan Bader S Alqahtani Khalid Alburayk Saad H Alenezi Adi Mohammed Al Owaifeer Source Type: research

Diagnosis and management of corneal abrasion perception of (primary health care physicians and emergency physicians) and its determinants in Saudi Arabia & #8211; A survey
CONCLUSION: The knowledge and practice among physicians about corneal abrasion were low. Integrating primary eye care into emergency services through provision of required resources and training physicians is recommended. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Waseem Aalam Maan Barry Majed Alharbi Shadi Tamur Ahmad Wazzan Deepak P Edward Source Type: research

The ahmed versus Baerveldt study at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital: Three-year treatment outcomes
CONCLUSION: Despite a high failure rate, both devices were effective in lowering IOP and the need for medications. Lower IOP and medications were needed in the Ahmed group. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - December 31, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Nouf Abdulkalq Alzendi Sami Alshahwan Areej Alwehaib Khawlah Alzaben Sara Alhilali Abeer Alkahtani Source Type: research

Recurrent tubercular episcleritis
Muhannad A Alnahdi, Abdulelah A Alasiri, Tariq M AldebasiMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2021 28(2):140-142 Ocular tuberculosis (TB) is one of the extrapulmonary manifestations of mycobacterium TB. Episcleritis is a rare entity that may affect patients in endemic areas of TB. In this paper, we report a case of presumed recurrent episcleritis attributed to TB. TB should be kept as a possible cause of recurrent simple episcleritis upon encountering patients with endemic backgrounds to prevent the complication sequalae and halt recurrence. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Muhannad A Alnahdi Abdulelah A Alasiri Tariq M Aldebasi Source Type: research

Successful pars plana vitrectomy with zonulo-hyaloidectomy performed 4 years after the onset of chronic low-grade aqueous misdirection
In conclusion, PPV with irido-zonulo-hyaloidectomy may result in a complete resolution of a chronic low-grade form of aqueous misdirection. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Waleed K Alsarhani Abdullah I Almater Marwan A Abouammoh Faisal A Almobarak Source Type: research

Ocular complications resulting from the use of traditional herbal medicine in central Saudi Arabia: A review
Huda Al-Ghadeer, Mohammed Al-AmryMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2021 28(2):131-136 The present paper reviewed the ocular complications resulting from the use of traditional eye medicine in Central Saudi Arabia. We performed a literature search of the PubMed database using the keywords “traditional medicine,” “herbal medicine,” “ocular injuries,” and “visual impairments,” covering all years available for peer-reviewed full-text articles, letters, and review chapters of books. An additional search was perfor...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Huda Al-Ghadeer Mohammed Al-Amry Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude, and practice around diabetic eye disease among diabetic patients in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION: KAP relating to eye disease and eye care among Saudi patients with DM were less than desired. Rigorous efforts are required to raise awareness of eye complications among diabetic patients. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Hatim Najmi Wael Otaif Muath Najmi Mohammed Basehi Mohannad Tobaigy Wasan Alsalim Mariam Awaji Abdulmalik Najmi Source Type: research

Multi-purpose disinfecting solutions only partially inhibit the development of ocular microbes biofilms in contact lens storage cases
CONCLUSION: MPDS promoted a partial inhibition of microbial biofilm formation but only one MPDS proved to be more effective in vitro and in vivo. This study, however, could not distinguish the effect of possible errors in the good hygiene practices of the users. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fabiano B M. de Ara & #250;jo Vinicius C Morais Bianca T M. de Oliveira Ka & #237;que Y G. de Lima Victor T Gomes Ian P G. do Amaral Ulrich Vasconcelos Source Type: research

A prospective evaluation of the effect of mitomycin-c on corneal endothelium after photorefractive keratectomy for myopia correction
CONCLUSION: In our study, MMC had no significant effect on corneal endothelial cell counts or MCA. While there were statistically reduced CV and percentage of hexagonal cells, these did not appear to be clinically significant. MMC is safe to use routinely to prevent haze formation in PRK. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sashwanthi Mohan Pratik Gogri Somasheila I Murthy Sunita Chaurasia Ashik Mohamed Pankaj Dongre Source Type: research

Strabismus surgery outcomes and their determinants in patients with chronic sixth nerve palsy
CONCLUSION: While the surgical procedure does not impact outcomes, the severity of preoperative horizontal deviation might impact surgical success and the need for reoperation. Patients with severe CSNP should be counseled appropriately about the chances of surgical success and the potential need for further interventions. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ruba S Alghofaili Gorka Sesma Rajiv Khandekar Source Type: research

Bromfenac 0.09 & #37; for the treatment of macular edema secondary to noninfectious uveitis
CONCLUSION: Bromfenac may be a useful addition to the treatment of UME. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Joanna S Saade Rachid Istambouli Marwan AbdulAal Rafic Antonios Rola N Hamam Source Type: research