Nasal Septum Deviation in Patients with Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This is a retrospective study exploring the demographics and the role of nasal septum deviation in acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFS); and if this deviation contributes to the laterality predilection of this opportunistic infection. Fifty-six craniofacial CT scans were evaluated by two radiologists blinded to the clinical data and outcome for laterality of the disease; and nasal septal deviation (NSD). NSD was graded based on the measured septal angle of deviation into mild, moderate, and severe and furtherly classified into one of seven types based on Mladina's classification.

Phacoemulsification with double-in-bag intraocular lens implantation in nanophthalmic eyes with angle-closure glaucoma.

Purpose:  To report the outcomes of phacoemulsification with piggyback intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, with double-in-bag IOLs in the management of angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) in nanophthalmic eyes.

Methods: This is a retrospective case series on nanophthalmic eyes with variable presentations of ACG. Phacoemulsification with double-in-bag IOL implantation was done for the included eyes.

Choroidal thickness in relation to urinary albumin excretion rate in type 2 diabetes mellitus without retinopathy.

Background: To evaluate choroidal thickness (CT) in diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy (DR) in relation to the urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER).

Methods: This is a prospective case-control study that included a consecutive sample of 120 patients with type 2 diabetes without clinically evident DR and a group of 60 matched healthy controls. Diabetic patients were included in two groups according to their UAER (normoalbuminuria and microalbuminuria).

Challenges of personal protective equipment use among ophthalmologists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multicenter international study.

Purpose: To explore the possible challenges and difficulties of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in ophthalmic practice during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: This is a multicenter, international survey among practicing ophthalmologists across different countries. The survey was conducted from September 9th to October 24th, 2020.

Spike in Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis Cases Presenting to a Tertiary Care Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

To determine if there was an increase in the rate of cases presenting with rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) to a tertiary care center during the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the characteristics of the presenting cases. Retrospective observational study reviewing ROCM cases presenting from March 25 until September 25, 2020. Cases fulfilling the clinical, radiological, and pathological/microbiological criteria for diagnosis with ROCM were included.

Imaging spectrum of acute invasive fungal rhino-orbital-cerebral sinusitis in COVID-19 patients: A case series and a review of literature.

Background: The incidence of devastating opportunistic coinfections in patients with COVID-19 infection, their imaging features and their morbidity and mortality consequences need to be unraveled.

Methods: This is a case series presenting the radiologic features and clinical presentation of acute invasive fungal rhino-orbital-cerebral sinusitis (AIFS) in eight hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Results: Our patient cohort presented with symptoms of the invasive fungal disease within 12-35 days from their initial presentation with COVID-19 infection.

Visual disability among patients attending glaucoma clinic in a tertiary hospital.

Purpose: To report visual impairment and blindness among the patients attending a glaucoma clinic in a tertiary university hospital and highlight the possible risk factors that could be addressed later.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of the medical records of the patients attending the glaucoma clinic in Ain Shams University Hospitals over a period of one year was conducted. Visual impairment classification was done according to the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) based on the best-corrected visual acuity in the better-seeing eye.

Normative Values of Various Pentacam HR Parameters for Pediatric Corneas.

Purpose: To provide a normative database of several Pentacam parameters for a healthy pediatric population.

Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at Al Watany Eye Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. We explored the Pentacam HR database and collected the data of 432 normal right eyes of children and teenagers aged 3 to 18 years.

Measurement of central corneal thickness using Orbscan 3, Pentacam HR and ultrasound pachymetry in normal eyes.

Purpose: To assess the agreement between Orbscan 3, Pentacam HR and ultrasound pachymetry (Palm Scan AP 2000) in measuring central corneal thickness.

Methods: Prospective observational cross-sectional study of ninety-two eyes of 48 patients with normal corneas was conducted. Central corneal thickness was measured via Pentacam HR, Orbscan 3 and ultrasound pachymetry.

PERIPHERAL AVASCULAR RETINA WITH DISK ANOMALY AND HIGH MYOPIA: A Novel Association in a Hereditary Isolated Ocular Disorder.

Purpose: To describe a family pedigree with a previously undescribed association of autosomal dominantly inherited ocular abnormalities.

Methods: Case series study performed on 15 family members. Examination included history taking, visual acuity, intraocular pressure, slit-lamp, gonioscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy (10 members), fluorescein angiography (5 members), general examination and renal ultrasound (4 members), and hemoglobin electrophoresis for the proband and another member.