Publications by authors named "Ahmed S Alsaleh"

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).

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Background: The most common cause of ocular infections worldwide is bacteria; therefore, bacterial keratitis requires rapid and proper intervention because it is a major cause of loss of vision and ocular morbidity. Resistance studies have found increases in the resistance to ciprofloxacin, cefazolin, and gentamicin in bacterial keratitis cases that are caused by gram-positive organisms.

Aim: To identify the common predisposing factors, causative organisms, and antibiotic profile of bacterial keratitis (BK) in a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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