Publications by authors named "Essam Alhazmi"

Background:  Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is a visual disorder that often goes undiagnosed, especially in its early stages. Early detection and treatment are critical to preventing long-term visual impairment. This study aimed to assess the awareness of amblyopia among the population of Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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Background Contact lenses (CL) are frequently used among the population. Various symptoms, including dryness, impaired vision, foreign body sensation, and eye strain, were reported by patients with contact lens-associated dry eye (CLADE) disease. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence and severity of dry eye symptoms among contact lens users, as well as non-contact lens users, and the related variables.

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Background: Eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma significantly contribute to vision impairment and blindness worldwide. While cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness, glaucoma, often referred to as the "silent thief of sight", can lead to irreversible vision loss if untreated. Despite their prevalence, awareness and understanding of these conditions remain low, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, where demographic changes and rising diabetes rates exacerbate the burden of eye diseases.

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Background: Eye diseases, particularly diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma, are significant public health challenges globally, affecting quality of life. Diabetic retinopathy, a common diabetes complication, is a leading cause of visual impairment among working-age adults due to chronic hyperglycemia. Despite treatment advances, awareness of this condition remains low, especially in high-risk populations.

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Background and objective Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic debilitating metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal complication characterized by acute hyperglycemia and metabolic acidosis. In light of the high prevalence of DM in Saudi Arabia, we sought to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the Saudi general population about DKA.

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: Hydroxyurea is a crucial treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD), but some patients' adherence to it remains suboptimal. Understanding patients' perspectives on SCD and HU is essential for improving adherence. This study aimed to assess hydroxyurea adherence and patients' perceptions of SCD and hydroxyurea among SCD patients in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.

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The purpose of this research was to evaluate how much the people in the Jazan region know about the care and healing of surgical wounds. Proper care of surgical wounds is very important to achieve the best treatment outcomes and to avoid negative consequences. However, factors like obesity, diabetes, and certain medications can impair wound healing, with surgical site infections being a major problem in the healthcare system.

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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects hemoglobin and increases stroke risk, particularly in childhood. This review examines the pathophysiological association between SCD and stroke, the classification of stroke types, risk factors, diagnosis, management, prevention, and prognosis. A comprehensive literature search was conducted via PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases.

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Background: Lung cancer (LC) is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. With lung cancer often diagnosed at advanced stages, understanding the local population's awareness levels is crucial for designing effective preventive strategies. By identifying gaps in knowledge, the research aims to inform targeted health education efforts, optimize resource allocation, influence policy development, and contribute to the limited body of research on lung cancer awareness in the region, ultimately fostering improved public health outcomes.

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Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that is highly prevalent in Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia, and is mostly characterized by many complications such as vaso-occlusive crises (VOC), acute chest syndrome (ACS) and well-documented neurological complications. These complications may affect patients' academic performance.

Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted in Jazan Province.

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