Management Outcomes of Canalicular Laceration in Children
CONCLUSIONCanalicular laceration is common in male children, mainly affecting the lower canaliculus. There was no difference in success rate between monocanalicular and bicanalicular stent. As canalicular laceration could be related to social determinants, the main causes should be highlighted in community health education initiatives. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - January 10, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Prevalence of laser refractive surgery among ophthalmologists in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionExcimer laser vision correction among ophthalmologists in Saudi is much higher than the market penetration in the general population reported in other countries. Most of the ophthalmologists who underwent the procedure were satisfied with the outcome. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - January 10, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Comparing experiential versus conventional learning on knowledge retention for teaching surgery to medical graduates
Conclusion: both teaching modalities were effective in improving the knowledge rate of the students. However, in the experiential learning group (Wet lab group), the gain of knowledge was higher compared to that in the traditional group (lecture group). (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - January 10, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Scleral buckle induce orbital cellulitis and scleritis – A case report and literature review
We report a case of a young healthy patient who developed orbital cellulitis and scleritis after retinal detachment surgery that was repaired with a scleral buckling procedure. Once scleral implant infection occurs, orbital infection results requiring removal of the implant in all previous reported cases. However, our patient was treated with systemic antibiotic and steroids without the need for removal of the scleral buckle. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - January 9, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: October–December 2019Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 33, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - January 9, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding diabetic retinopathy screening and its management among diabetic patients at a private hospital of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ConclusionThe KAP of diabetic patients regarding DR screening and management is less than desired. Establishing protocols and public health promotion activities directed at early detection and management are urgently needed in private sectors of Saudi Arabia. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - January 1, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Subtotal Vitrectomy in Idiopathic Macular Hole Surgery
ConclusionThe results of this study indicated limited core vitrectomy as a safe and effective surgical technique in the treatment of IMH, resulting in acceptable functional and anatomical outcomes without significant intra- and post-operative complications. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - November 22, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Adults visual impairment and blindness – An overview of prevalence and causes in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionEcological and socio-economical determinants play critical role in the magnitude and causes of blindness and visual impairment in Saudi Arabia. Significant data gaps obscure monitoring and evaluation of the eye health. Eye health indicators should be integrated into the national health information system for dynamic monitoring and evaluation. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - November 13, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Nocardia endophthalmitis in a child: distinct clinical and imaging features on Orbital CT scan
Publication date: Available online 9 November 2019Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Sweety Tiple, Sima Das, Arpan Gandhi, Prajakta KimmatkarAbstractNocardia is a rare cause of endophthalmitis in immunocompetent individuals with poor visual outcomes. We, herein report a 15 month otherwise healthy child, who presented with hyphema, vitreous hemorrhage and secondary glaucoma following a vague history of trauma in the left eye 2 months before presentation. He presented a week later with features of panophthalmitis which were confirmed on B-scan and orbital CT scan. CT scan with contrast revealed the presence of ...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Primary congenital glaucoma: An updated review
Publication date: Available online 7 November 2019Source: Saudi Journal of OphthalmologyAuthor(s): Abdulrahman H. Badawi, Ahmed A. Al-Muhaylib, Adi Mohammed Al Owaifeer, Rakan S. Al-Essa, Sami A. Al-ShahwanAbstractPrimary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a rare disease affecting children early in life. PCG was considered untreatable with inevitable blindness. However, recent advances in biochemical and genetic studies, the introduction of new diagnostic tools, intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering medications and improvement of surgical techniques have led to a better understanding of this devastating disease and preserving the ...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - November 8, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Adults Visual Impairment and Blindness - An Overview of Prevalence and Causes in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionEcological and socio-economical determinants play critical role in the magnitude and causes of blindness and visual impairment in Saudi Arabia. Significant data gaps obscure monitoring and evaluation of the eye health. Eye health indicators should be integrated into the national health information system for dynamic monitoring and evaluation. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - November 8, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Corneal Ulcer secondary to Ectropion in Lamellar Ichthyosis: A Rare Congenital Disorder
We present a rare case of Lamellar Ichthyosis with bilateral ectropion with left sided corneal ulcer with descemetocele in a four-month-old female child, the youngest ever reported. Ichthyosis is a group of skin disorders characterized by the presence of fish-like scales all over the body[1], [2]. Lamellar Ichthyosis is a rare congenital condition with incidence of 1 in 1000003, affecting males and females equally. Inheritance is Autosomal Recessive3. It involves generalized body as a collodion baby at birth; once the membrane sheds, patient develops large, thick, brown, pasted scales associated with ectropion, eclabium, s...
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - November 6, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Comparison of three different diffractıve multifocal intraocular lenses with a +2.5, +3.0, and +3.75 diopter additıon power
ConclusionMultifocal IOLs with +2.5 add power have better intermediate vision, but worse near vision compared to multifocal IOLs with +3.00 D and +3.75 D add power. Multifocal IOLs with +2.50 D add power tend to have better astigmatic defocus tolerability than multifocal IOLs with +3.00 D and +3.75 D add powers. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - November 6, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: July–September 2019Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - October 22, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Multiquadrant versus single quadrant cortical cleaving hydrodissection during phacoemulsification of age related cataract
ConclusionsA single quadrant hydrodissection is sufficient for the efficient removal of nucleus and cortex. (Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - October 9, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
