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Safety and efficacy of ahmed valve on intractable glaucoma in Saudi population
CONCLUSIONS: Ahmed glaucoma valve implant was safe and effective in treating cases of intractable glaucoma. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Essam A Osman Norah F Alkheraiji Mohammad A Abouammoh Ahmed Mousa Saleh Al-Obeidan Source Type: research

Optic disc pit maculopathy & #8211; case series, clinical approach, and management
CONCLUSION: ODP maculopathy remains a challenging clinical entity for a vitreoretinal surgeon. The current management for ODP maculopathy involves surgical procedures with PPV being a common treatment of choice. Spontaneous resolution of ODP maculopathy has also been reported. Our study highlights the contrasting management that can be adopted in the treatment of ODP maculopathy, and there is not one definite treatment for this condition. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos Soon Wai Ch & #39;ng Rynn Lee Ibrahim Elaraoud Vinaya Felicida Maninee Purohit Maggie Mathew Naduviledeth Ajith-Kumar Ash Sharma Arijit Mitra Source Type: research

Ocular alterations associated with primary congenital heart disease & #8211; A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Children under the age of 15 years old with primary CHD have a high prevalence of ocular alterations, with external ocular and retinal manifestations, with higher occurrence rate among cyanotic cases. This leads us to strongly recommend the performance of a complete ophthalmological examination in such cases. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Manuel A P. Vilela Carina G Colossi Henrique P Freitas Giulia Del Valle L & #250;cia C Source Type: research

A comparison of lower eyelid retraction in normal individuals with positive versus negative orbital vector
CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of LER and scleral show is positively correlated with the extent of proptosis and negatively correlated with orbital vector angle. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohammad Taher Rajabi Minoo Malmir Raziyeh Mahmoudzadeh Mirataollah Salabati Seyed Ziaeddin Tabatabaie Mohammad Bagher Rajabi Seyedeh Simindokht Hosseini Source Type: research

Pilot audit of trichiasis surgery outcomes using a mobile app in the Republic of Chad
CONCLUSIONS: The simple, easy-to-use, and low-cost mobile auditing mechanism is a practical solution for conducting surgical audits in remote and resource-limited settings and is undergoing national scale-up by the Chadian trachoma elimination program. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Dezoumbe Djore Djada Djibrine Abdelkerim Bouka Ali Harba Tyau Doniphan Hiron Barka Kali Jean-Eudes Biao Jer & #244;me Bernasconi Karim Bengra & #239;ne Serge Resnikoff Source Type: research

Comparison of intraocular pressure changes due to exposure to mobile phone electromagnetics radiations in normal and glaucoma eye
CONCLUSION: We found that the acute effects of EMWs emitted from the mobile phones can significantly increase the IOP in glaucoma eye, while such changes were not observed in normal eyes. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Saeed Shokoohi-Rad Mohammad-Rez Ansari Fatemeh Sabzi Rahim Saffari Parisa Rajaei Farshid Karimi Source Type: research

Updated systematic review and clinical spectrum of peripheral exudative hemorrhagic chorioretinopathy
Abdulrahman H Badawi, Valmore A Semidey, Moustafa Magliyah, Hassan Al-DhibiMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 27(1):4-9 Peripheral exudative hemorrhagic chorioretinopathy (PEHCR) is a rare retinal vasculopathy that might cause subretinal and/or vitreous hemorrhages. Although the primary etiology is still unknown, choroidal neovascularization is mainly involved in the pathogenesis. The main risk factors are age and systemic hypertension. Ancillary testing such as fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography and ultrasonography can be of great value for diagnosing this entity and distinguishing PEHC...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abdulrahman H Badawi Valmore A Semidey Moustafa Magliyah Hassan Al-Dhibi Source Type: research

Keeping an eye on COVID-19: An ophthalmologist & #39;s perspective
Abdullah S Al-MujainiMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 27(1):1-3 (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - April 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abdullah S Al-Mujaini Source Type: research

Variable presentations of peripheral exudative hemorrhagic chorioretinopathy
Wael A Alsakran, Abdulaziz A Alshamrani, Yahya A AlzahraniMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2019 26(4):253-256 Three cases of peripheral exudative hemorrhagic chorioretinopathy (PEHCR), which mimicked other retinal pathologies, were reported. Different preliminary diagnoses were made initially, but thorough examination combined with the appropriate investigations led to the final diagnosis of PEHCR. Despite the rare occurrence of PEHCR, it must be included in the differential diagnosis for peripheral retinal diseases. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Wael A Alsakran Abdulaziz A Alshamrani Yahya A Alzahrani Source Type: research

Retinopathy and uveitis in congenital generalized lipodystrophy with hypertriglyceridemia and uncontrolled diabetes (Berardinelli & #8211;Seip Syndrome)
Khaled A Rubaie, Hussein Raef, Donald U Stone, Igor KozakMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2019 26(4):250-252 Congenital lipodystrophy syndromes are characterized by a paucity of adipose tissue and are associated with metabolic abnormalities including insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, and severe hypertriglyceridemia. Herein, we present a case of proliferative diabetic retinopathy with an attack of anterior uveitis in a young female with congenital generalized lipodystrophy – Berardinelli-Seip syndrome. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of ocular involvement in Berardi...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Khaled A Rubaie Hussein Raef Donald U Stone Igor Kozak Source Type: research

Perioperative use of rho-kinase inhibitors has beneficial effect on corneal endothelium after phacoemulsification
CONCLUSION: Perioperative ROCK inhibitor use has a possible protective effect on corneal endothelium. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Majed Alkharashi Omar AlAbbasi Moustafa Magliyah Source Type: research

Natural honey-induced Acanthamoeba keratitis
Alireza Peyman, Mohsen Pourazizi, Mohammadreza Peyman, Farzan KianersiMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2019 26(4):243-245 Natural honey in spite of its usefulness is known to contain certain microorganisms. In the present study, we describe a case of Acanthamoeba keratitis after using topical honey administered by a traditional medicine therapist. A 32-year-old male came with red eye and blurred vision. The pain and other symptoms became more severe after the 1st week, with appearance of radial perineuritis at the cornea. A repeated interview revealed that 1 week before appearance of ocular symptoms, the patie...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Alireza Peyman Mohsen Pourazizi Mohammadreza Peyman Farzan Kianersi Source Type: research

Cilioretinal artery branch avulsion secondary to surgical embolectomy: Management and outcome
We report the trans-operative approach and short-term outcome of a patient who suffered a traumatic avulsion of the cilioretinal artery branch during the surgical management of a cilioretinal arterial branch occlusion (CRABO) with intraocular embolectomy. A patient with acute CRABO underwent a pars plana vitrectomy with in situ embolectomy. The blocked artery was incised using 25 gauge vertical scissors, and embolus manipulation was done using microsurgical forceps. During embolus extraction, the occluded cilioretinal artery and its branch were inadvertently avulsed and torn with subsequent intense bleeding. Laser and endo...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sergio E Hernandez-Da Mota Gerardo Garcia-Aguirre Raul Velez-Montoya Source Type: research

Retinopathy of Prematurity Incidence and Risk Factors in a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION: The incidence of ROP in our study falls in the range of incidence in developing countries. The low BW and small GA were the most significant risk factors. Furthermore, it is also recommended to control the amount and duration of O2therapy to as little as needed. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Bader Al-Qahtani Mohammed Al-Otaibi Khaled Alabdulajabbar Nawaf Bin Selayem Waleed Alshehri Aamir Omair Saif Alsaif Source Type: research

Real-world retrospective consecutive study of ab interno XEN 45 gel stent implant with mitomycin C in black and afro-latino patients with glaucoma: 40 & #37; required secondary glaucoma surgery at 1 year
CONCLUSIONS: The ab interno XEN gel implant as a standalone procedure or combined with cataract surgery demonstrated a safe and sustained IOP reduction for only 60% of patients after 12 months. In Black and Afro-Latino patients receiving the ab interno XEN implant, 40% of patients needed additional surgery within 12 months. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Daniel Laroche Gideon Nkrumah Chester Ng Source Type: research