Oman Journal of Ophthalmology

Siderosis bulbi masquerading as uveitis

Alezzandrini syndrome mimicking shingles - A rare case report with review of literature

Alezzandrini syndrome (AS) is a rare entity characterized by segmental vitiligo on the face with ipsilateral poliosis, degenerative retinitis, and hearing defect on the same side. We hereby report a rare case of AS who presented to an ophthalmologist just for the treatment of his unilateral whitened eyebrows and eyelas …

Extramacular torpedo retinopathy: A very rare clinical presentation

A 17-year-old healthy female presented with complaints of headaches for the last year. A comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation was done. Fundoscopy revealed a torpedo-shaped lesion nasal to the optic disc in the left eye. Optical coherence tomography through the scan showed type one features. Torpedo lesions may also occ …

A rare case of eyelid porocarcinoma

Carcinoma of the eyelids forms 5%-10% of all skin carcinomas. Porocarcinoma is the malignancy of eccrine sweat glands, mostly seen in the extremities. Only eight cases of this tumor in the eyelid have been reported to date. Eyelid adnexal tumors such as porocarcinoma are quite rare. A 70-year-old male presented with a …

Nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy: Challenges, innovations, and current evidence

Nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) was initially developed back in 1989. The procedure stands out in the field of glaucoma for its significant safety profile and good efficacy. Unlike other surgical alternatives, evidence has noted that NPDS results in a controlled and gradual reduction of intraocular pressure. The …

Study of clinical profile in cases of secondary glaucoma at a tertiary hospital

Background: Glaucoma accounts for 15% of global blindness. Secondary glaucoma, that is, glaucoma resulting from numerous ocular or systemic disorders, shows poor intraocular pressure (IOP) control with ocular hypotensive agents or filtering surgery in late stages. The present study was aimed to study the clinical profi …

Referral patterns and screening outcomes for diabetic retinopathy in a secondary care center in Oman

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss globally, and its burden is increasing, particularly in regions with a high prevalence of diabetes like Oman. Early detection and timely intervention are crucial for preventing vision loss and improving patient outcomes. This study aimed to evalu …

Full-thickness macular hole after uneventful phacoemulsification cataract surgery: Case report and review of literature

A 61-year-old healthy female patient underwent an uneventful left phacoemulsification procedure under local anesthesia for a left visually significant senile cataract. One month postoperatively, her decimal visual acuity improved from 0.06 preoperatively to 0.5. However, 3 months postoperatively, the best-corrected vis …

Managing subclinical rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with demarcation laser photocoagulation: A case series

Symptomatic retinal detachment threatening the macula is considered an emergency requiring surgical intervention. However, the management of subclinical rhegmatogenous retinal detachment remains controversial, with differing opinions among clinicians. Almost half of these cases are known to progress into symptomatic de …

Design and validation of the Arabic LogMAR chart, University of Buraimi (UoB) version

Background: The background of the study was to design and validate an Arabic logMAR (UOB) version chart for testing distance visual acuity based on the constructed principle conceived by Bailey and Lovie chart. Methods: Selected Arabic alphabets were designed on a 5 × 5 grid to test the visual acuity at 4 m distance. O …