Publications by authors named "Haneen Alsubki"

Introduction And Importance: To report the 21st case showing the rare occurrence of retained Descemet's membrane (DM) following penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). We intend to investigate possible etiologies, expected sequelae, and outcome of neodymium-dpoed yttrium alumnium garnet (Nd: YAG) laser membranectomy.

Case Presentation: Our case is a 74-year-old male who underwent PKP surgery in the right eye secondary to corneal decompensation following cataract surgery in addition to corneal thinning secondary to superficial keratectomy related to the pre-existing climatic droplet keratopathy (CDK).

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Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) among university medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after establishing remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic and to compare settings of electronic device usage and patterns of CVS protective measures applied by students before and during this pandemic.

Methods: This is an observational descriptive cross-sectional study which included 1st to 5th year medical students who were actively enrolled at the governmental colleges of medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The sample size was estimated to be 287 medical students.

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Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) among diabetic patients and to investigate GERD's potential association with diabetic complications, and patients' sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used the GERD questionnaire (GerdQ) in 403 diabetic patients attending the outpatient clinics at King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University; a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January and February 2019. On the basis of a cuto GerdQ score of 8, we distinguished GERD and non-GERD groups.

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