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Background and Objectives: Pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) represents a challenge for ophthalmologists and vitreoretinal surgeons. In this study, we aim to review the clinical features, and surgical and visual outcomes of pediatric RRD in a tertiary referral center. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study using the review of charts for all patients who presented to King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2005 to 2016. This study included patients 18 years old or younger, had undergone surgical repairs for RRD, and were followed up for 1 year or more. Results: Eighty-nine eyes of 70 children who underwent surgical repair for RRD were included in the current retrospective study. A previous history of intraocular surgeries was present in 31.5%. The majority of cases had known ocular disease or syndromes (n = 58, 65.2%). The majority of eyes which had a primary surgical intervention achieved anatomical success (n = 88). Corneal complications accounted for the majority of complications following primary and secondary surgical interventions. Forty-two percent of the eyes had vision better than 20/200, while thirty-five percent had vision of hand motion or worse. Conclusions: In conclusion, despite the variability in causes of RRD in children, successful anatomical outcomes can be achieved with the proper surgical approach. Visual outcomes are less predictable due to other ocular complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

aima Sulaiman Alharbi21College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia; 4Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 5Ophthalmology Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Faris Hashem, Email [email protected] Purpose: The study aims to assess the perception of optical spectacles use among the Ha'il region population in Saudi Arabia.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed via various social media applications to the residents of the Ha'il region. An online questionnaire was designed and included informed consent and questions assessing the participants' perceptions about wearing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and general eye health.Results: 32.4% of the participants think that long-term eyeglasses wearing worsens vision, and 43% think eyeglasses wearing improves vision. 75.2% believe that long-term use of glasses could cause lifetime dependency on eyeglasses. Regarding contact lenses, 45.9% believe that long-term wearing worsens vision, and 24.1% think long-term wearing of contact lenses improves vision. 60% think long-term use of lenses causes lifetime dependency on those contact lenses.Conclusion: Our results highlighted the misconceptions among the study population regarding wearing prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses. Thus, education programs and media are warranted to correct the misconceptions about spectacles and raise the awareness about refractive errors and treatment options. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In cases of atopy, IgE antibodies are formed in reaction to certain environmental factors like house dust mites, pollen, or even food allergens. Some studies have shown an association between atopic diseases and keratoconus. This study aims to determine the prevalence of atopy and its associated factors among keratoconus patients.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the Jazan population attending ophthalmology clinics regardless of their sex. Data collection started in August 2020 and finished in mid-June 2021. The sample was selected using the convenience sampling technique, and the total sample size was 83 participants. Data were collected via a questionnaire-based interview that contained 46 questions in the Arabic language. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS software.Results: Family history is the leading predisposing factor for keratoconus (P < 0.001). Also, eye rubbing was a significant (P < 0.015) trigger for keratoconus. However, other factors, including demographic factors such as gender and atopic conditions, did not have any significant association.Conclusion: A combination of genetic and environmental factors is the leading cause of the development of keratoconus; however, family history is the most influential factor, followed by eye rubbing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is a corrigendum for an article titled "A Cross-Sectional Analysis to Assess the Role of Atopy in Keratoconus Among Saudi Population" published in the International Journal of General Medicine. The corrigendum addresses an error in the affiliation of one of the authors, Majid A Moafa. The correct affiliation should be "Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia." The authors apologize for the oversight. The original article should be referred to for further information. [Extracted from the article]

Introduction: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is the most common cause of legal blindness among the working-age group. To date, its relationship with vitamin D deficiency remains ambiguous in the literature. This study aimed to fill this gap by further assessing the association between vitamin D deficiency and DR. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a diabetes center in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, from April 2019 to March 2020. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding patient demography, the duration of diabetes, and any chronic diseases. It also included a series of direct interview questions for the participants regarding vitamin D supplementation and its related factors. Data related to DR were also reported. Furthermore, a blood sample was taken to measure the vitamin D levels of the participants. Results and Discussion: Out of the 174 participants with the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (49.4% women) within the age range of 25-94 years (mean age 49.80±13.45) who participated in this study, retinopathy was found in 31%, and vitamin-D deficiency was reported in 36.8% of the participants. No relationship was established between DR and vitamin D deficiency (P-value 0.084), nor between retinopathy, Body Mass Index (BMI), and gender (P-values 0.117 and 0.637 respectively). However, DR was found to be associated with the duration of diabetes (P-value 0.004). Conclusion: There was no evidence of a relationship between DR and vitamin D deficiency, and retinopathy was found to be not associated with BMI or gender. However, DR was found to be associated with the duration of the disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]