Publications by authors named "Amer M Alghamdi"
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- Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is primarily treated with conservative management, but severe cases may require antibiotics like doxycycline or azithromycin, leading to a need for their comparative efficacy and safety research.
- A systematic review included 612 participants from four trials and one quasi-experimental study, focusing on symptom scores, sign scores, and adverse events related to these antibiotics.
- Results indicated that azithromycin may be more effective in improving signs of MGD, while doxycycline showed more gastrointestinal side effects, but findings on symptom scores were mixed, emphasizing the need for further research on the best antibiotic options for MGD.
Background: Vision-related disorders are common in children. Therefore, eye examination and thorough visual assessment by first-contact physicians are crucial in children. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of and attitude toward children's eye disorders among pediatricians and family physicians in the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs-Western Region (MNGHA-WR) of Saudi Arabia.
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