المجلة العُمانية لطب العيون

An overview of ophthalmic manifestations and prognostic factors of Behcet's disease in Omani patients

Chronic myeloid leukemia versus acute myeloid leukemia in patients with retinoblastoma

Systematic review: SARS-COV-2 contagion prevention measures in vision health professionals

The disease, which originated from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is primarily transmitted by direct contact with infected individuals. Visual healthcare professionals perform clinical practices that pose a significant risk of infection due to their proximity with patients during the examination. This systematic review aims to …

Indications for penetrating keratoplasty in Iranian patients

Background: The outcome of penetration into keratoplasty (PK) related to corneal disease is responsible for corneal blindness. The aim of this study is to evaluate the indications and visual outcome of PK in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Kermanshah from March 2017 to March 2019. Materials and methods: Data were reviewed fr …

Complications associated with the use of two types of silicone oil in vitreoretinal surgeries: A single tertiary center experience in Oman

Objectives: The objective of this study is to describe complications associated with the use of two types of silicone oil (SO) (1000 centistokes [cs] and 5000 cs) in vitreoretinal surgery in Oman. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study on all patients who underwent vitreoretinal surgeries in w …

Ocular and periocular tumors in 855 Asian Indian geriatric patients

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the eye tumors in Asian Indian geriatric population (age >60 years) presenting to a multitier ophthalmology hospital network in India. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 855 Asian Indian geriatric patients. Results: During the 3-year study period, 855 geria …

Iatrogenic nasolacrimal duct obstruction after adnexal intervention: An avoidable consequence

Purpose: Isolated cases of nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) secondary to rhino-orbito-facial reconstructive surgeries have been reported previously. We report the clinical profiles and management outcomes of a series of patients with iatrogenic INDO. Materials and methods: Case records of all patients who presented …

Surgical performance and the positivity rate for novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) in an ophthalmic setup during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Aim: To describe, the impact of ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on ophthalmic surgeries at a tertiary eye care center of East India during and after the lockdown, and the positivity rate for novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2]). Materials and methods: A r …

A prospective study on epidemiology of dacryocystitis at a tertiary eye care center in Northern India

Aim: The aim of this study is to study the prevalence, incidence, and the epidemiological characteristics of the patients of acquired dacryocystitis at a tertiary eye care center of Northern India. Materials and methods: It was a prospective, cross-sectional study carried out over a period of 2 years (July 2016-July 20 …

Maximal levator resection versus Gore-Tex® sling for congenital blepharoptosis with poor levator function

Background: Treating congenital blepharoptosis is often mandatory to clear the visual access and avoid amblyopia; however, when the levator function is poor, achieving a satisfactory long-term outcome is challenging. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of maximal levator resection (MLR) with those of frontalis sus …