Positive vitreous pressure (PVP) is common during open anterior segment surgery and penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) has a reported incidence rate of 40-50%. Despite adequate perioperative preventive precautions, positive pressure occurs during surgery and optimum management of PVP is required to avoid serious complications. Many pharmacological and mechanical approaches can be employed either preoperatively or intraoperatively to decrease vitreous pressure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To evaluate the impact of the current pandemic on ophthalmology residency training in Saudi Arabia, focusing on its effects on clinical education, training, and the mental well-being of the trainees.
Methods: An online self-administered questionnaire was distributed among residents in the Saudi ophthalmology training programs between July 7 and 14, 2020. In this study, we explored residents' opinions regarding training disruption and virtual education.
Clin Ophthalmol
December 2019
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of MicroPulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (µP-TSCPC) up to 24-months follow-up using a standardized fixed protocol in patients with various types of glaucoma.
Methods: Prospective, nonrandomized, non-comparative interventional case series of µP-TSCPC performed by a single glaucoma surgeon at tertiary hospitals between May 2017 and May 2019.
Results: A total of 71 eyes of 68 patients (39 males, 29 females) aged 60.