Clinical characteristics of allergic conjunctivitis in the Southern region of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Allergic conjunctivitis is a prevalent ocular condition characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva due to hypersensitivity reactions to various allergens. Understanding its epidemiology and clinical characteristics is crucial for effective management and public health interventions.

Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence, triggers, and associated factors of allergic conjunctivitis among residents of the Southern region of Saudi Arabia.

Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Cataract Among Saudi Adult Population in Assir Region, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Cataract is the most prevalent age-related eye disease and the most curable cause of adult visual impairment. The aim of this study was to assess the cataract disease rate and knowledge regarding its definition, symptoms, risk factors, prognosis, and treatment.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study of 600 randomly selected people aged 18 and up was conducted from May 2022 to August 2022, among adults.

Knowledge and Practices of Child Eye Healthcare Among Parents in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: The majority of causes of childhood blindness are preventable and treatable. There are an estimated 1.4 million blind children worldwide, with roughly three-quarters of them living in developing countries.

‏Impact of Food Habits on Cataract Development Among Adults in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Cataracts are the main cause of visual impairment among the aging population, with a high impact on patients' quality of life. It has been suggested that the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may play a role in cataract prevention. Recently, significant evidence has associated abnormal glucose metabolism with an increased likelihood of the development of cataracts.