Publications by authors named "Hani Basher Albalawi"
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- * The study analyzed 89 eyes from 70 children treated for RRD at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital over an 11-year period, noting that many children had pre-existing ocular conditions.
- * While the majority of surgical interventions resulted in successful anatomical outcomes, visual improvements were less consistent, often hampered by corneal complications and other associated ocular issues.
Background: Implantation of intraocular lens in the capsular bag has become the standard of care in aphakic state. However, in the absence of capsular support, several techniques and intraocular lenses are available. Our study aims to report the safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of transconjunctival intrascleral intraocular lens fixation with Yamane's double-needle technique and flanged haptics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Infectious Keratitis is one of the most common ocular emergencies seen by ophthalmologists. Our aim is to identify the risk factors and clinical features of Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK).
Methods: This retrospective chart review study was conducted at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and included all the microbial keratitis cases, male and female patients of all ages.
Purpose: The study aims to assess the perception of optical spectacles use among the Ha'il region population in Saudi Arabia.
Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed via various social media applications to the residents of the Ha'il region. An online questionnaire was designed and included informed consent and questions assessing the participants' perceptions about wearing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and general eye health.
Background: In cases of atopy, IgE antibodies are formed in reaction to certain environmental factors like house dust mites, pollen, or even food allergens. Some studies have shown an association between atopic diseases and keratoconus. This study aims to determine the prevalence of atopy and its associated factors among keratoconus patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo report the association of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 (APS1) with cone dystrophy in a large Saudi family. This is a Retrospective chart review and prospective genetic testing and ophthalmic examination of a large multiplex consanguineous family. Genetic testing was performed on 14 family members, seven of whom had detailed ophthalmic examinations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Solitary uveal lesions confer a diagnostic challenge to ophthalmologists. Uveitic lesions most abundantly appear amelanotic and commonly involve the choroid. Most amelanotic choroidal lesions are either neoplastic or inflammatory in origin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The hydrogel Scleral Buckle is a soft and pliable subtype of buckles which has been used to repair retinal breaks and detachments externally. This case represents an unusual late orbital complication of the implant.
Case Report: A 70 years old male patient presented with drooping right upper lid and eye misalignment, associated with foreign body sensation and discomfort.