Publications by authors named "T A Macky"
Aim: To compare the macular and optic nerve perfusion and vascular architecture using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in normal eyes of Egyptian (Caucasians) and South Asian (Asians) volunteers.
Methods: Cross-sectional analytical OCTA study performed on 90 eyes of South Asian (=45) and Egyptians (=45) were analyzed. All participants underwent best-corrected visual acuity test, slit lamp, and fundus examination.
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- The study focuses on the demographic, clinical, and management outcomes of patients with uveal melanoma at a tertiary center in Egypt over five years.
- A total of 93 patients were treated, with most tumors being choroidal, and common treatments included brachytherapy and gamma knife radiosurgery, leading to a successful globe salvage rate of 84.62%.
- The conclusion emphasizes the importance of timely referrals and proper assessments to improve treatment success and highlights the need for advanced tumor patients to consider enucleation to lower the risk of metastasis and mortality.
Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for full thickness macular holes (FTMH) in ocular Behçet's disease.
Methods: Eyes with FTMH as confirmed on optical coherence tomography in patients with active ocular Behçet's disease (AOBD) were included in this study. These eyes underwent PPV, epiretinal membrane (ERM) removal, internal limiting membrane (ILM) peel, and a tamponade injection.
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- * Conducted at Cairo University, it included a retrospective analysis of 7 male patients, with a significant mean age of 39.3 years, all of whom showed marked improvement in vision and tumor size after treatment.
- * Results indicated that the therapy not only reduced tumor dimensions and resolved associated complications, but also highlighted a positive safety profile, with no recurrences or significant radiation-related issues reported during a follow-up period of about 12.5 months.
Introduction: We aim to explore the safety and efficacy of episcleral brachytherapy as a primary management option for eyes with retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) adenoma.
Methods: Retrospective chart review of the demographic, clinical, ancillary, and postoperative outcome data of patients with RPE adenoma in 2 tertiary referral centers. Tumor regression, final visual acuity, and complications were assessed.