Optic disc characteristics on digital fundus photographs in Saudi children.

Objectives: To assess the optic disc parameters in healthy Saudi children.

Methods: This study recruited 85 children who were medically free, born full-term, cooperative, and aged 3-17 years. The children underwent a thorough ophthalmological examination (visual acuity, refraction post-cycloplegia, fundus photography) at the ophthalmology clinic of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah.

Awareness and attitudes towards eye donation among medical and allied health students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Many national studies in Saudi Arabia have revealed a lack of knowledge about eye donation. The current study assessed awareness and attitudes towards eye donation among health faculty students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It aims to increase their awareness as future healthcare providers are expected to raise general awareness to attain more local corneal donations.