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Epidemiology and Visual Outcome of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in a Major Tertiary Eye Center in Tunisia: A 6-Year Retrospective Study Open

Mohamed Foued Rmili, A. Chebil, R. Limaiem, Nibrass Chaker, Rym Bouraoui , et al. · 2024

Purpose: To describe the epidemiological profile, clinical characteristics, and visual outcome of pediatric ocular trauma in Tunisia. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we reviewed the charts of 398 children younger than 16 years…

Occlusive retinal vasculopathy following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination: A case report Open

S. Werda, Khaled El Matri, A. Kammoun, A. Chebil, Z. Benzina , et al. · 2023

Management of a Bilateral Post-Uveitic Complex Glaucoma with Pupillary Block, Rupture of the Anterior Lens Capsule, and Malignant Glaucoma Following Laser Peripheral Iridotomies Open

Khaled El Matri, Dhouha Gouider, R. Limaiem, A. Chebil, Meher Henchiri , et al. · 2022

Purpose: To report a case of a bilateral complex uveitic glaucoma (UG) with pupillary block, rupture of the anterior lens capsule, and malignant glaucoma in a young high-myopic patient and to report anterior segment optical coherence tomog…

Contribution of ultra-wide field fluorescein angiography in diabetic retinopathy in a Tunisian population. Open

Rym Maamouri, R. Bouraoui, Khaled El Matri, A. Chebil, A. Hassairi , et al. · 2022

UWF-FA was of great help assessing DR and evaluating peripheral retinal lesions in order to refine DR staging and to guide laser treatment. Besides, it allows better understanding of DME pathophysiology.

Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: Characteristic Findings in Type 3 Macular Neovascularization. Open

Khaled El Matri, Yousra Falfoul, A. Chebil, R. Bouraoui, A. Hassairi , et al. · 2022

We report a typical illustration of Swept source OCT-Angiography (SS-OCT-A) findings in type 3 macular neovascularization(MNV) or retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP). This is a case of a 70-year-old Caucasian male patient presenting wi…

Apocrine hidrocystoma of the orbit mimicking basal cell carcinoma: a case report Open

Slim Werda, Racem Choura, A. Chebil, El Ouafi Alexandre Bouazzaoui · 2022

Apocrine hidrocystomas are benign cystic lesions derived from the sweat glands. They are rarely seen in the orbit with very few adult cases published in literature. We present a case of a 40-year-old female, with no prior medical history o…

Macular Dystrophy with Bilateral Macular Telangiectasia Related to the CYP2U1 Pathogenic Variant Assessed with Multimodal Imaging Including OCT-Angiography Open

Khaled El Matri, Yousra Falfoul, Imen Habibi, A. Chebil, Daniel F. Schorderet , et al. · 2021

Purpose: We report the case of a neurologically asymptomatic young boy presenting with an unusual phenotype of CYP2U1 related macular dystrophy associating bilateral macular telangiectasia (MacTel) and fibrotic choroidal neovascularization…

Acute macular outer retinopathy as a presumed manifestation of COVID-19 Open

Khaled El Matri, S. Werda, A. Chebil, Yousra Falfoul, A. Hassairi , et al. · 2021

OCT-angiography assessing quiescent and active choroidal neovascularization in retinitis pigmentosa associated with PRPH2 pathogenic variant Open

Yousra Falfoul, Khaled El Matri, Imen Habibi, S. Halouani, A. Chebil , et al. · 2021

Purpose: To report multimodal imaging findings including optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) of a patient presenting with a quiescent choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in one eye and an active CNV in the fellow eye, complicat…

Different Phenotypes in Pseudodominant Inherited Retinal Dystrophies Open

Imen Habibi, Yousra Falfoul, Hoai Viet Tran, Khaled El Matri, A. Chebil , et al. · 2021

Retinal dystrophies (RD) are a group of Mendelian disorders caused by rare genetic variations leading to blindness. A pathogenic variant may manifest in both dominant or recessive mode and clinical and genetic heterogeneity makes it diffic…

Central corneal thickness in a healthy Tunisian population. Open

A. Chebil, Racem Choura, Yousra Falfoul, Olfa Fekih, L. El Matri · 2021

The normal CCT value in the Tunisian population was of 522±37.17 µm. We have analyzed, for the first time, normal central corneal thickness values of a healthy Tunisian population.

Homozygous mutation in ABCA4 associated with cone rod dystrophy in a patient with Turner syndrome. Open

Yousra Falfoul, Imen Habibi, Ahmed Turki, Achraf Ben Yakhlef, Khaled El Matri , et al. · 2021

Several ocular disorders are known to be associated with Turner syndrome, however, in this case, we hypothesize that CRD is not related to Turner syndrome but may be a manifestation of the lack of a normal X chromosome with ABCA4 mutation.

E-learning for Ophthalmology Training Continuity During COVID-19 Pandemic: Satisfaction of residents of Hédi Raies Institut of Ophthalmology of Tunis. Open

Yousra Falfoul, A. Chebil, S. Halouani, R. Bouraoui, Olfa Fekih , et al. · 2021

This study highlights the importance of virtual learning in ophthalmology in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. E-learning is well appreciated by ophthalmology residents, relatively easy to integrate to their training program, and reduces i…

Sulodexide for Diabetic-Induced Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

A Bignamini, A. Chebil, Giovanni Gambaro, Jiří Matuška · 2021

Subthreshold micropulse laser adjuvant to bevacizumab versus bevacizumab monotherapy in treating diabetic macular edema: one- year- follow-up Open

L. El Matri, A. Chebil, Khaled El Matri, Yousra Falfoul, Zouheir Chebbi · 2021

Purpose: To compare the therapeutic impact of combining intravitreal injections of bevacizumab (IVB) with micropulse laser (MPL) in central diffuse diabetic macular edema (DME) versus IVB monotherapy during 12 months follow-up. Methods: We…

Genetic spectrum of retinal dystrophies in Tunisia Open

Imen Habibi, Yousra Falfoul, Ahmed Turki, A. Hassairi, Khaled El Matri , et al. · 2020

Multimodal Imaging in Retinitis Pigmentosa Open

Yousra Falfoul, Issam Elleuch, Khaled El Matri, Héla Ghali, A. Hassairi , et al. · 2020

Purpose: To analyze microvascular changes in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) with relatively preserved visual acuity (VA), using swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) angiography to correlate results to macular functio…

Optical coherence tomography angiography of a bilateral optic disc pit Open

A. Chebil, Racem Choura · 2020

Optic disc pit (ODP) is a rare congenital defect presumably arising from the failure of fetal fissure closure in embryogenesis. It occurs in about 1 in 10,000 people with no gender predilection. ODP is usually unilateral. We describe the c…

Macular Microvascular Changes in Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: correlation to macular structure and function Open

Yousra Falfoul, Issam Elleuch, Khaled El Matri, Héla Ghali, A. Hassairi , et al. · 2019

Phenotypic Progression of Stargardt Disease in a Large Consanguineous Tunisian Family Harboring New ABCA4 Mutations Open

Yousra Falfoul, Imen Habibi, Ahmed Turki, A. Chebil, A. Hassairi , et al. · 2018

To assess the progression of Stargardt (STGD) disease over nine years in two branches of a large consanguineous Tunisian family. Initially, different phenotypes were observed with clinical intra- and interfamilial variations. At presentati…

Novel RPGRIP1 mutation in Leber congenital amaurosis patients Open

Imen Habibi, Yousra Falfoul, A. Chebil, L. El Matri, Daniel F. Schorderet · 2017

Correction: Corrigendum: Identifying mutations in Tunisian families with retinal dystrophy Open

Imen Habibi, A. Chebil, Yousra Falfoul, Nathalie Allaman-Pillet, Fedra Kort , et al. · 2017

Scientific Reports 6: Article number: 37455; published online: 22 November 2016; updated: 04 May 2017 This Article contains errors. The position of the mutation p.(R91W); (V172D) was incorrectly calculated, taking as a starting point the b…

Exome sequencing confirms ZNF408 mutations as a cause of familial retinitis pigmentosa Open

Imen Habibi, A. Chebil, Fedra Kort, Daniel F. Schorderet, L. El Matri · 2017

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a hereditary retinal disorder causing degeneration of photoreceptors,1,2 displays large heterogeneity in terms of clinical manifestations, hereditary pattern, and causati...

Identifying mutations in Tunisian families with retinal dystrophy Open

Imen Habibi, A. Chebil, Yousra Falfoul, Nathalie Allaman-Pillet, Fedra Kort , et al. · 2016

Optical Coherence Tomographic Findings in Berlin’s Edema Open

L. El Matri, A. Chebil, Fedra Kort, R. Bouraoui, Leila Largueche , et al. · 2016

Purpose: To describe optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in a patient with Berlin’s edema following blunt ocular trauma. Case Report: A 26-year-old man presented with acute loss of vision in his left eye following blunt trauma. He …

Corrélations phénotype–génotype de la rétinopathie pigmentaire non syndromique : à propos de dix familles tunisiennes Open

A. Chebil, Yousra Falfoul, Imen Habibi, Francis L. Munier, Daniel F. Schorderet , et al. · 2016

Purtscher-like retinopathy as a rare presentation of cryoglobulinemia Open

A. Chebil, Rym Mammouri, Mohamed Ben Abdallah, L. El Matri · 2016

Purtscher's retinopathy is a rare condition that is noted in cases related to various types of trauma. The characteristic finding in the fundus is the presence of multiple Purtscher flecken. Purtscher-like retinopathy has a similar present…

Current and emerging treatment options for myopic choroidal neovascularization Open

L. El Matri, A. Chebil, Fedra Kort · 2015

Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is the main cause of visual impairment in highly myopic patients younger than 50 years of age. There are different treatments for myopic CNV (mCNV), with 5- to 10-year outcomes currently. Chorioretinal at…

Characteristics of astigmatism in a population of Tunisian school-children Open

A. Chebil, L. Jedidi, Nibrass Chaker, Fedra Kort, R Limaiem , et al. · 2015

Comparisons with other studies show that the prevalence of astigmatism in Tunisia is higher than in some countries. The prevalence of astigmatism increased with age but not gender. The majority of schoolchildren had with-the-rule astigmati…

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