Corneal myxoma following micro-pulse cyclophotocoagulation in a young female: A case report.

Introduction: Corneal myxoma is a rare benign tumor that can occur in the cornea where the exact cause remains unknown. However, it is thought to be a reactive process that can be caused by corneal infections, ectasia, ocular trauma, or surgery.

Presentation Of Case: In this case report, we describe a 35-year-old-woman who presented with corneal myxoma after micro-pulse cyclophotocoagulation (MPCPC).

Spherical equivalent pre- and post-implantable collamer lens implantation in patients with myopia, hyperopia, and stable keratoconus.

Purpose: Refractive errors are common in Saudi Arabia and keratorefractive surgeries are usually done to correct them. However, not all patients are fit and complications postoperatively are a concern. Implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation can be used for patients who are not fit for keratorefractive surgeries.

The Patients' Perspective for the Impact of Late Detection of Ocular Diseases on Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Late detection of ocular diseases negatively affects patients' quality of life (QoL), encompassing health status, psychological, financial, and social aspects. However, the early detection of eye conditions leads to rapid intervention and avoiding complications, thus preserving the QoL. This study assessed the impact of ocular diseases late detection on patients' QoL at multi-eye clinics based on questionnaire responses.

Supernumerary lacrimal puncta: Case series.

Supernumerary lacrimal punctum is rare, and very few cases have been reported. Most patients are asymptomatic, but in some excessive tearing could be a symptom. In addition, obstruction of the canaliculi causing canaliculitis has been reported.

Complex bronchial ruptures in blunt thoracic trauma: management and outcome.

Complex bronchial ruptures are rare. Primary surgical repair is the preferred procedure. The aim of this retrospective case series was to study the clinical presentation of these complex bronchial injuries and their management and outcomes.

Measurement of anterior segment parameters in Saudi adults with myopia.

Purpose: To measure anterior segment parameters of the eye in myopic Saudi population using Pentacam.

Method: This is retrospective cross-sectional study. Subjects were divided into three groups: low, moderate and high myopia groups.

Does occlusion therapy improve control in intermittent exotropia?

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of occlusion therapy in the control of intermittent exotropia (IXT) in children between 4 and 10 years in Saudi Arabia. This study will highlight the importance of patching IXT patients and assist to approach the proper use of occlusion therapy.

Methods: A clinical, prospective cohort pilot study was performed on 21 untreated IXT patients.

Prevalence of joint hypermobility in Kuwait.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of joint hypermobility (JH) among young Kuwaiti adults.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 390 randomly selected healthy undergraduate university students, aged 18-29 years from the Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait. Beighton score at four peripheral sites bilaterally (knees, elbows, thumbs and fifth fingers) and forward flexion of the trunk were used to evaluate joint hypermobility.

Corneal spherical aberration and its impact on choosing an intraocular lens for cataract surgery.

Purpose: To analyze the post operative results of targeting zero spherical aberration by selecting the best-fit aspheric intraocular lens (IOL), based on preoperative corneal spherical aberration of patients with phacoemulsification surgery.

Setting: AlHokama Eye Specialist Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Period: From the 1st of October 2012 until the 10th of April 2013.

Corneal spherical aberration in Saudi population.

Purpose: To find out the mean corneal spherical aberration and its changes with age in Saudi population.

Setting: AlHokama Eye Specialist Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Three hundred (300) eyes of 185 Saudi subjects (97 men and 88 women), whose age ranged from 15 to 85 years old, with matched refractive errors, were divided into three groups according to their age, 100 for each.

Mutations in LRPAP1 are associated with severe myopia in humans.

Myopia is an extremely common eye disorder but the pathogenesis of its isolated form, which accounts for the overwhelming majority of cases, remains poorly understood. There is strong evidence for genetic predisposition to myopia, but determining myopia genetic risk factors has been difficult to achieve. We have identified Mendelian forms of myopia in four consanguineous families and implemented exome/autozygome analysis to identify homozygous truncating variants in LRPAP1 and CTSH as the likely causal mutations.

Isolated foveal hypoplasia: report of a new case and detailed genetic investigation.

To carry out an ophthalmological and detailed genetic investigation on a 7-year-old boy with isolated foveal hypoplasia. A full ophthalmological examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) was performed. We also performed a full genome screen for chromosomal abnormalities, and searched for mutations in two genes (GPR143 and OCA2) known to be associated with ocular albinism and PAX6 gene known to be associated with aniridia.

Immediate changes in pupil size following Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK): Pupillometry study.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) on the change in pupil size immediately after the procedure.

Methods: In a prospective study, measurement of pupil size was assessed in 70 eyes of 35 consecutive patients using a hand-held pupillometer before and immediately after LASIK in mesopic condition at the refractive eye center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Results: The pupil showed mild dilation immediate after LASIK.