Corneal Melt and Perforation Associated With Prolonged Oral Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Use: A Case Report.

Corneal melt and perforation can arise from various etiologies, including the use of toxic topical drops, particularly topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The literature has frequently documented the association between the use of topical NSAIDs and the subsequent development of corneal ulcers. More recently, reports have emerged linking the use of oral NSAIDs and colchicine to impaired corneal wound healing and corneal perforation.

Awareness of medical law among health care practitioners in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To determine the level of awareness of medical law among healthcare practitioners and to identify factors that influence that level of awareness in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2020-2021 via a survey including 750 healthcare practitioners, from different specialties including all regions in Saudi Arabia. Participants included consultants, senior registrars, interns, and residents.

Intermediate uveitis: Etiologies and outcomes in a tertiary referral hospital in KSA.

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the common causes of intermediate uveitis (IU) and outcomes of this disease in patients presenting to King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) in Riyadh, KSA.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated medical files of patients with IU was reviewed. A total of 109 patients were included in the study.

Risks of Cefuroxime Prophylaxis for Postcataract Endophthalmitis.

Background: Endophthalmitis after cataract surgery is a rare but vision-threatening complication. Intracameral cefuroxime (ICC) has been reported to be effective at reducing the risk, but concerns regarding the risks associated with this intervention remain.

Methods: Systematic review and synthesis of the literature on ICC, with a focus on the risks of therapy.