Publications by authors named "Syeda Sumara Taranum Basith"

Objective: Turner syndrome (TS) is associated with abnormalities across several organ systems, including the visual system. There is a relative paucity of literature describing ophthalmic manifestations of TS. We sought to investigate eye manifestations in our cross-sectional population of pediatric TS patients.

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Purpose: To present a pediatric case series in which the flanged intrascleral intraocular lens (IOL) fixation technique (Yamane technique) was used to correct aphakia.

Methods: The surgical database of a single tertiary children's hospital was reviewed to identify all patients who underwent secondary IOL implantation by a single surgeon from May 2018 to January 2020. The medical records and operative reports of all patients operated on using the Yamane technique were reviewed retrospectively.

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Purpose: To analyze the long-term results of ab externo trabeculotomy with a Harms trabeculotome at a single, tertiary care pediatric hospital.

Methods: The medical records of pediatric patients operated on between September 2006 and June 2018 were reviewed retrospectively. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed, with success defined as postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) of ≤21 mm Hg, >20% reduction from preoperative IOP, and no need for further glaucoma surgery.

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