Safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of transconjunctival intrascleral fixation of an intraocular lens.

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.

Differentiation of acanthamoeba keratitis from other non-acanthamoeba keratitis: Risk factors and clinical features.

Introduction: 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.

Anterior segment migration of intravitreal dexamethasone implant in a patient with scleral fixation intraocular lens implant: a case report.

Corticosteroids are crucial for treating inflammatory ocular conditions. The development of dexamethasone revolutionized targeted ocular therapy. Ozurdex, a dexamethasone implant, effectively treats various eye conditions but carries risks such as implant migration.

The Perception of Spectacles Use Among the General Population in Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

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.

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Symptomatic Dry Eye Disease Based on McMonnies Questionnaire Among Medical Students, Saudi Arabia; a Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: Dry eye disease (DED) is a common ocular problem that worsens patients' quality of life. This study aimed to assess DED prevalence and risk factors among medical students at the University of Tabuk.

Patients And Methods: This is an analytical, cross-sectional, survey-based study.

The Usage of Digital Health Mobile-Based Applications among Saudi Population.

This study aimed at assessing the extent to which the general Saudi population has embraced digital health medical applications to meet their health-related needs so that the Saudi Ministry of Health and government can appropriately be guided on scaling up digital health across the country. As such, this study was guided by the question of to what extent the Saudi people use digital health mobile-based applications. This was a cross-sectional study utilizing snowballing sampling approach.

Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in a Young Patient With a Hidden Unusual Sickle Cell Trait.

Sickle cell trait is considered a benign condition. Ophthalmic manifestations are infrequent but can result in significant visual deterioration. We present a case of a 33-year-old male, not known to have any medical illnesses, who presented to the ophthalmological emergency room complaining of a sudden onset of painless and profound left eye vision loss for 12 hours.

Diabetic Retinopathy and Eye Screening: Diabetic Patients Standpoint, Their Practice, and Barriers; A Cross-Sectional Study.

Diabetes mellites (DM) is one of the most common systemic disorders in Saudi Arabia and worldwide. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a potentially blinding ophthalmic consequence of uncontrolled DM. The early detection of DR leads to an earlier intervention, which might be sight-saving.

Transmission and Cleaning Misconception During the COVID-19 Pandemic Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives:  This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitude of the public in Saudi Arabia toward the concept of surface decontamination during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods:  A cross-sectional, web-based study was conducted over six months, from February 2021 to July 2021. We included adult Saudi and non-Saudi males and females living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Hydrogel (Miragel®) scleral explant, late orbital complication.

Introduction: 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.

Epidemiological Characteristics and Outcome of Open Globe Injuries in Tabuk City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the epidemiological characteristics, clinical features and visual outcomes of open globe eye injury (OGI) in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of OGI patients who had undergone operative repair of their injuries in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The collected data included patients' demographics, duration between trauma and presentation and the mechanism of trauma, wound location, extent of injury, presence of intraocular foreign body, and initial and final visual acuity data.

Retinopathy of Prematurity as Multidisciplinary Approach, a Pediatricians Standpoint, and Practice.

Purpose: This study aims to measure the knowledge levels toward retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) among pediatricians covering neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the major hospitals in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. To our knowledge, this is the first report to assess the awareness level of ROP in the NICU pediatricians in the region.

Patients And Methods: This is a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive study using self-administered electronic questionnaires to assess the knowledge level among NICU pediatricians at the main hospitals of Tabuk city.

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Following Oral Use of Adulterated Honey Mixed with Tadalafil: A Case Report.

Background: Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is an idiopathic condition characterized by serous retinal detachment and/or retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) detachment, the condition associated with a fluid leak through the RPE into subretinal space. This article reports on an unusual case of CSCR following taking adulterated honey mixed with tadalafil powder.

Case Presentation: A 38-year-old male, not known to have any medical illnesses, came to our ophthalmology clinic complaining of sudden onset of blurred central vision in the left eye for five days after taking an adulterated honey which was claimed to improve sexual performance.

Amblyopia and Routine Eye Exam in Children: Parent's Perspective.

Amblyopia is a reduced best-corrected visual acuity of one or both eyes that cannot be attributed to a structural abnormality; it is a functional reduction in the vision of an eye caused by disuse during a critical period of visual development. It is considered the leading cause of visual defects in children. With early diagnosis and treatment, children with amblyopia can significantly improve their vision.

Diet Sugar-Free Carbonated Soda Beverage, Non-Caloric Flavors Consumption, and Diabetic Retinopathy: Any Linkage.

Purpose: Assessing diabetic retinopathy (DR) risk factors and daily nutrition habits are vital for prevention. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between diet soda cans, non-nutritive sweetener consumption, and diabetic retinopathy.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 patients attending a diabetes center in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, from September 2019 to July 2020.

Poor Outcome in Camel-Related Eye Trauma with Ruptured Globe.

Purpose: To report the poor visual outcome of ruptured globe caused by camel bites.

Observations: A 48-year-old camel caregiver presented to the emergency department after being bitten by a camel in the left side of his face. Ophthalmic examination revealed a superior scleral wound from 9 to 2 o'clock, about 6 mm from the limbus extending to the equator with prolapse of uveal and vitreous tissues, an opaque cornea, total hyphema, diffuse subconjunctival hemorrhage, and a lower lid laceration involving the lid margin and the nasolacrimal duct.

Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward the Outbreak Pandemic (COVID-19) Virus Disease among Ophthalmologists: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: The objective was to evaluate ophthalmologists' KAP toward the outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 disease.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted during the period of the global outbreak of COVID-19, between April 8 and April 18, 2020. A sample of 120 ophthalmologists was chosen by a stratified method.

Randomized controlled trial to evaluate intraocular pressure following sub-Tenon's local anesthesia for cataract surgery: With and without hyaluronidase added to anesthetic solution.

Aim: To evaluate effect on intraocular pressure (IOP) during sub-Tenon's local anesthesia (LA) during cataract surgery with 4 ml of anesthetic injected without and with addition of hyluronidase to anesthetic solution.

Materials And Methods: This randomized controlled study included 65 eyes of 65 patients undergoing phacoemulsification and lens implant for cataract. The patients were randomized to a standardized procedure of administration of 4 ml of sub-Tenon's LA without and with addition of 15 IU/ml hylaluronidase to 2% lidocaine (control group and intervention group respectively).