Abdullah M. Alfawaz
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View article: Scleral melting following scleral sutured intraocular lens using a polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex®) suture
Scleral melting following scleral sutured intraocular lens using a polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex®) suture Open
Although Gore-Tex suture-related complications are rare, further long-term studies are warranted. The early detection and treatment of suture-related complications can optimize visual outcomes and prevent devastating sequelae.
View article: Variable presentations of six conjunctival/limbal ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) cases: How good is our clinical judgment evidenced by the correlation to the histopathological findings and diagnosis?
Variable presentations of six conjunctival/limbal ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) cases: How good is our clinical judgment evidenced by the correlation to the histopathological findings and diagnosis? Open
Conjunctival OSSN has wide presentation clinically and can be challenging in terms of diagnosis. Histopathological evaluation is essential for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Accurate clinical diagnosis might affect the management pl…
View article: Femtosecond laser assisted superficial lamellar keratectomy as a successful treatment of corneal opacity in a patient with Thiel Behnke corneal dystrophy
Femtosecond laser assisted superficial lamellar keratectomy as a successful treatment of corneal opacity in a patient with Thiel Behnke corneal dystrophy Open
TBCD, even though a rare type of dystrophy, should be suspected based on the appearance of the corneal opacities clinically. It can be diagnosed by typical AS-OCT findings supported by histopathological confirmation and can be successfully…
View article: New insights into cataract surgery in patients with uveitis
New insights into cataract surgery in patients with uveitis Open
Cataract is a common cause of visual impairment in uveitic eyes. The management of cataract in patients with uveitis is often challenging due to pre-existing ocular comorbidities that may limit the visual outcomes. A meticulous preoperativ…
View article: Variability of ophthalmology residents’ perception toward different major training programs in Saudi Arabia
Variability of ophthalmology residents’ perception toward different major training programs in Saudi Arabia Open
PURPOSE: The constant demand for ophthalmologists has nationally resulted in creating more programs in different regions of the kingdom. We have previously reported the overall residents’ satisfaction with the current local ophthalmology c…
View article: Intraocular T-cell lymphoma metastasizing from a primary adrenal T-cell lymphoma: Case report
Intraocular T-cell lymphoma metastasizing from a primary adrenal T-cell lymphoma: Case report Open
This report stresses the importance of referring patients with systemic lymphoma to an ophthalmologist to be evaluated for ocular involvement. Even though intraocular metastatic adrenal T cell lymphoma is rare, high clinical suspicion in p…
View article: Successful surgical management of post-penetrating or deep lamellar keratoplasty Acquired Corneal Sub-Epithelial Hypertrophy (ACSH): A case series
Successful surgical management of post-penetrating or deep lamellar keratoplasty Acquired Corneal Sub-Epithelial Hypertrophy (ACSH): A case series Open
Careful clinical judgement guided by corneal topography are needed for proper the diagnosis of acquired corneal opacification that results in reduction of vision to identify ACSH from other similar conditions (PHSCD and SND). Peeling of th…
View article: Attitude, beliefs and awareness towards corneal donation in Saudi Arabia
Attitude, beliefs and awareness towards corneal donation in Saudi Arabia Open
Increased awareness about corneal donation is required, as a higher level of awareness was associated with a higher willingness to donate corneas. Establishing healthcare policies and creating community campaigns is necessary to increase c…
View article: Assessment of Ophthalmology Residency Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Trainee-Based Survey
Assessment of Ophthalmology Residency Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Trainee-Based Survey Open
Purpose: To assess the satisfaction and competency of Saudi ophthalmology residents and compare their performance against International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) standards. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey of senior ophthal…
View article: Ophthalmology resident surgical training: Can we do better?
Ophthalmology resident surgical training: Can we do better? Open
In ophthalmology, surgical skills training is challenging for both teachers and residents. Teaching in an operating room is complicated by the fact that the attending faculty member is primarily an observer with limited ability to prevent …
View article: Transition to ophthalmology residency program and the role of basic science course
Transition to ophthalmology residency program and the role of basic science course Open
BACKGROUND: Residency training is a difficult and a highly stressful task, especially at the beginning of the training. The aim of this study is to assess the roles of the Basic Science Course (BSC) and independent preparation on the trans…
View article: Management of traumatic corneal abrasion by a sample of practicing ophthalmologists in Saudi Arabia
Management of traumatic corneal abrasion by a sample of practicing ophthalmologists in Saudi Arabia Open
Present study demonstrates that practicing ophthalmologists are reporting that traumatic CED mostly affects young people and fingernail trauma is the major cause. There is lack of clear institutional guidelines and consensus on the managem…
View article: Self-inflicted eye injury
Self-inflicted eye injury Open
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View article: Successful cataract surgery in a patient with refractory Wegener’s granulomatosis effectively treated with rituximab: A case report
Successful cataract surgery in a patient with refractory Wegener’s granulomatosis effectively treated with rituximab: A case report Open
In this patient, rituximab was a well-tolerated and effective remission induction agent for severe refractory Wegener's granulomatosis and led to successful cataract surgery.
View article: Clinical features and visual outcomes of scleritis patients presented to tertiary care eye centers in Saudi Arabia.
Clinical features and visual outcomes of scleritis patients presented to tertiary care eye centers in Saudi Arabia. Open
Non-necrotizing anterior scleritis was the most common subtype of scleritis. Final visual outcome and time to remission differed among the various scleritis subtypes.