Perceptions of ophthalmologists on the impact of trachoma in Egypt: a mixed-methods, nationwide survey.

Purpose: Understanding the perception and practices of ophthalmologists for trachoma is important to develop interventions aimed at disease elimination in Egypt. The survey investigated: (1) the views and practice patterns of Egyptian ophthalmologists for trachoma and (2) the influence of geographic location, setting, and years of practice on ophthalmologists' perceptions.

Methods: A questionnaire sent to ophthalmologists currently working in Egypt collected information on: (1) demographics, (2) caseload and practice patterns for trachoma, (3) 13 Likert scale questions regarding the current state of trachoma, and (4) two open-ended written response questions.

Pattern of Intermediate Uveitis in an Egyptian Cohort.

: To describe the clinical experience with intermediate uveitis at six Egyptian tertiary eye centers.: A multicenter retrospective chart review of all patients with intermediate uveitis seen at six ocular inflammation referral clinics in Egypt between January 2010 and January 2017.: The study included a total of 781 patients with intermediate uveitis.

Pattern of Retinal Vasculitis in an Egyptian Cohort.

To describe the clinical experience with retinal vasculitis at 4 Egyptian tertiary eye centers. : A multicenter retrospective chart review of all patients with retinal vasculitis encountered at 4 ocular inflammation referral clinics in Egypt between February 2013 and February 2018. : The study included 618 patients (327 males and 291 females).