Publications by authors named "Imaan Kherani"

Direct ophthalmoscopy continues to be the "gold standard" method for retinal and optic nerve evaluation despite known challenges for learners to acquire this clinical skill and minimal opportunities for patient-facing practice. Here we review current literature regarding smartphone fundoscopy (SF) as an alternative learning tool that remains underutilized in Canadian medical schools. SF has significant advantages over direct ophthalmoscopy, such as enhanced learner visualization of ocular structure and pathologies, greater learner usability in comparison, and improved fundus assessment during more difficult ocular examinations such as with pediatric patients.

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Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is the most common cause of preventable blindness in preterm infants. First-line treatments include intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) or laser photocoagulation (LPC).

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate neurodevelopmental safety of IVB compared to LPC for ROP.

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Objective: Program websites play a crucial role in providing information to prospective residency applicants. This research assesses the extent to which Canadian ophthalmology residency programs demonstrate their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through their websites and identifies areas for potential improvement.

Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of websites affiliated with 15 accredited Canadian ophthalmology residency training programs was performed.

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Background/aims: To characterise the baseline prevalence of subretinal fluid (SRF) and its effects on anatomical and visual acuity (VA) outcomes in diabetic macular oedema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) following anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 122 DME and 54 RVO patients who were initiated on anti-VEGF therapy with real-world variable dosing. The DME and RVO cohorts were subclassified based on the presence of SRF at presentation.

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Objective: To understand the physical, psychosocial, and practical challenges faced by Canadian patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and their families.

Design: Mixed methods.

Participants: A total of 408 Canadians living with or caring for someone with an IRD (mean age = 51.

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Increased awareness of the role of power and privilege in medical education demands reevaluation and critical reflection on the role of pimping, both in name and practice. The authors use an intersectional approach to explore the ways in which the term pimping is rooted in sexist, racist, and classist stereotypes. In using this term to describe a pedagogical approach rooted in hierarchical power and stark knowledge differentials, the medical community intentionally or unintentionally reinforces racist stereotypes, acts of carceral violence, gender-based violence, and harmful ways of referring to sex work.

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Purpose: To describe the characteristics of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RDs) that developed after endophthalmitis and to provide insight regarding incidence, management, and outcomes.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of consecutive patients diagnosed with endophthalmitis at two Canadian institutions and from one surgeon at a third center over a 10-year period.

Results: Three hundred sixteen eyes presented with endophthalmitis of which 32 (10%) were complicated by subsequent RD.

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