2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (271+ words) Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder of the ocular surface increasingly recognised as a complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Prevalence estimates in DM patients vary widely due to differences in diagnostic methods and populations. This systematic review aimed to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (141+ words) Background: Patients' preferences play a major role in selecting health care providers, yet, to our knowledge, no prior research in Saudi Arabia has examined which factors most influence the choice of an ophthalmologist. This study aimed to identify the key…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (184+ words) Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most severe form of central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis and carries significant morbidity, particularly when diagnosis is delayed. Cranial nerve involvement is a recognized complication, most frequently affecting the abducens nerve (CN VI); bilateral oculomotor nerve…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (228+ words) Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is uncommon in young, otherwise healthy individuals and is often associated with underlying systemic or hematological risk factors. We report a case of a 23-year-old healthy man who presented with sudden painless diminution of vision…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (210+ words) In recent years, increasing attention has been directed toward the association between glaucoma and cognitive impairment, with a growing number of reports highlighting their interrelationship. With the progression of population aging, the coexistence of these two conditions is expected to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (260+ words) Purpose: This study aimed to study adherence to the Mediterranean diet (Med Diet) by patients diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Methods: An observational study was conducted to assess adherence to the Med Diet by patients with POAG. Patients attended…...

4+ week, 20+ hour ago  (421+ words) Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) imposes a substantial economic and psychosocial burden in India, yet stage-specific integrated data remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the stage-wise economic burden, vision-related quality of life (VRQo L), and household financial coping strategies in patients…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (388+ words) Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains a leading cause of preventable visual impairment globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where structured screening programs are limited. This study assessed the uptake of DR screening, identified predictors of attendance, and explored barriers…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (146+ words) Isolated pupil-sparing oculomotor nerve palsy is classically attributed to microvascular ischemia, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus. This heuristic may lead to diagnostic anchoring and delay the identification of serious underlying pathology. We report a case of an elderly diabetic…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (380+ words) Background Ocular complications are known to be the result of various ENT conditions; the way they are reported and addressed in the discharge records is usually different. This retrospective study on discharge certificates aims to'evaluate the trends in the identification…...