Tamer Macky

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• MD PhD FRCS (Edinburgh)
• Professor at Cairo University

Aim To investigate the OCT macular changes in type 1 ROP one month following Ranibizumab injections. Methods Preterm infants with type 1 ROP indicated for Ranibizumab injections were included in this study. Handheld OCT imaging was performed at baseline, 1 week, and 1 month post injection. Central full thickness (CFT), inner retinal layer (IRL), a...

Intraocular retinal vascular tumors represent main four distinct entities, which include retinal capillary hemangioma, retinal cavernous hemangioma, retinal vasoproliferative tumor, and as well as retinal arteriovenous communications (Wyburn-Mason syndrome). Choroidal hemangiomas whether circumscribed or diffuse are among retinal vascular tumors pr...

Phacomatoses are a diverse group of illnesses with varying patterns of inheritance. Although the central nervous system is the primary target of these disorders, they can also affect the skin, viscera, eye, and other connective tissues, with varying clinical presentations. Nowadays, there are currently over 30 entities in this group. In our review,...

Historically, uveal metastasis was thought to be a rare entity; however, recently with improved patient survival, advances in the medical care of cancer patients, and spreading awareness, an increasing number of patients with uveal metastasis are being diagnosed. Uveal metastasis is now considered the most common intraocular malignancy with ocular...

Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for full thickness macular holes (FTMH) in ocular Behcet's disease. Methods: Eyes with FTMH as confirmed on optical coherence tomography in patients with active ocular Behcet's disease (AOBD) were included in this study. These eye had PPV, epiretinal membrane (ERM) removal, internal l...

Aim To investigate the OCT macular changes in type 1 ROP one month following Ranibizumab injections. Methods Preterm infants with type 1 ROP indicated for ranibizumab injections were included in this study. Handheld OCT imaging was performed at baseline, 1 week, and 1 month post injection. Central full thickness (CFT), inner retinal layer (IRL), an...

AIM: To compare the macular and optic nerve perfusion and vascular architecture using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in normal eyes of Egyptian (Caucasians) and South Asian (Asians) volunteers. METHODS: Cross-sectional analytical OCTA study performed on 90 eyes of South Asian (n=45) and Egyptians (n=45) were analyzed. All participa...

Introduction: We aimed to report the demographic data, clinical features, and management outcomes of patients with uveal melanoma (UM) in a single tertiary center in Egypt. Methods: This is a single-center retrospective case series. Patients with UM who were managed at Cairo University Ocular Oncology Service between January 2019 and December 2023...

Melanocytoma, also known as magnocellular nevus, most commonly occurs on the optic disk, sometimes involving the adjacent retina or choroid. It may be confused with malignant melanoma both clinically and histopathologically. Histopathologically, melanocytoma is composed of deeply pigmented, round to oval nevus cells without malignant features. Typi...

Adenoma and adenocarcinoma, are two uncommon acquired true neoplasms of the RPE. They highly mimic uveal melanomas which carry high risk of metastasis so it is critical to recognize RPE tumors and distinguish them from melanomas. The majority of RPE neoplasms present as a dome shaped elevated darkly pigmented lesion. The presence of exudative retin...

Introduction: We aim to report the anatomical and functional outcomes of ruthenium-106 brachytherapy in the management of circumscribed choroidal hemangiomas (CCH). Methods: This is a single-center, retrospective case series including patients with unilateral symptomatic CCH treated with ruthenium-106 brachytherapy at the Cairo University Ocular O...

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of tumor height measurements with variable probe positions in relation to the center of the spherical shaped globe. Patients and methods This is a retrospective study that included 27 eyes of 27 patients with different types of intraocular tumors recruited from the Ocular Oncology Service...

AIM: To develop normative data for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) parameters, using non-contact meibography technique of Sirius Costruzione Strumenti Oftalmici (CSO) machine, in an Egyptian population sample. METHODS: Observational, cross-sectional, analytic study, in which 104 Egyptian volunteers were included. Both upper lids were examined, us...

Introduction: To explore the safety and efficacy of episcleral brachytherapy as a primary management option for eyes with retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) adenoma. Methods: Retrospective chart review of the demographic, clinical, ancillary, and post-operative outcome data of patients with RPE adenoma in 2 tertiary referral centers. Tumor regression...

AIM: To study and compare the predisposing factors and clinical features of pediatric, adult, and elderly rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). METHODS: This is an observational analytic cross-sectional study in which patients with RRD admitted for surgery during 6mo period were divided into 3 age groups: pediatric (<18y), adult (18-60y), and el...

To compare changes in ophthalmic artery (OA) and its branches in diabetics with and without diabetic retinopathy (DR) using color duplex imaging (CDI), and to correlate these changes with the disease variables. 60 eyes of 60 diabetic patients were enrolled, divided into 3 groups: without DR (Group A), with Non-Proliferative DR (Group B) and with Pr...

Purpose To assess the difference in intraocular tumors height measurements intraoperatively before and after radioactive plaque application. Methodology Twenty-four eyes of 24 patients with intraocular tumors, candidates for radioactive therapy, were included. Each tumor was measured at the same setting before and after plaque application independ...

Pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is associated with a relatively poorer prognosis compared to adults. This is mainly due to the relatively higher incidence of more advanced PVR at the time of the child presentation with subsequent higher rates of severe PVR and recurrent retina detachments postoperatively. Thus the initial standard...

Purpose: To investigate topical nepafenac drops (TND) effect on retinal vasculature following uneventful phacoemulsification. Methods: 54 eyes were randomly assigned to G1: TND 3 days preoperatively and 1 month postoperatively; G2: TND for 1 month postoperatively; and G3 no TND (control). BCVA, macular OCTA were compared baseline, 1 week and 1 mont...

Purpose: To study the effect of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) on retinal vasculature by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA). Methods: Macular OCTA images of patients recovered from COVID-19 infections were studied including foveal avascular zone (FAZ), capillary vascular densities (CVD) of the superficial and deep capillary net...

Laser photocoagulation has been an integral part of the management of diabetic macular edema (DME) for decades. And despite the dramatic changes in retinal imaging and the availability of new treatment options over the years it is still has a role in the pharmacotherapy era. First, as a supplementary treatment in eyes with CI-DME inadequately respo...

PurposeTo investigate the long-term effect of scleral buckling on corneal biomechanics and the effect of change of scleral properties on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements.Methods This is a prospective case series, patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment prepared for scleral buckling were included. Goldmann applanation tonometry was us...

Purpose: To compare anatomical outcomes, functional outcomes, and rate of complications of standard (SSB) versus chandelier-assisted scleral buckling (CSB) in phakic eyes with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods: Patients were randomly assigned to either SSB or CSB. Surgical success/failure rate, corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA...

Purpose To investigate the long-term effect of scleral buckling on corneal biomechanics and the effect of change of scleral properties on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements. Methods This is a prospective case series, patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment prepared for scleral buckling were included. Goldmann applana-tion tonometry was...

Purpose To investigate the retinal microvascular and choroidal thickness changes in eyes with active Behc¸´et’s disease posterior uveitis and post-remission. Patients and methods A prospective longitudinal observational analytic study where patients with active Behc¸´et’s posterior uveitis (BU) were assessed by optical coherence tomography angiogra...

Foveoschisis is splitting of retinal layers in the foveal area. In this chapter management of various types of foveoschisis will be covered in detail.

Purpose: To study the safety of extended monthly intravitreal infliximab injections in patients with active posterior uveitis in Behcet's disease (APUBD). Methods: This is a prospective, interventional, noncomparative, open-label, pilot study of 9 monthly intravitreal infliximab injections (1mg/0.05ml) for twenty-two eyes of 16 patients with APUB...

Purpose: To assess the feasibility and investigate the anatomical and functional outcomes of extended Internal Limiting Membrane (ILM) peeling with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for complex pediatric Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment (RRD). Methods: This is a retrospective interventional case series where children (≤ 18 years) with RRD and severe...

Purpose: To assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmology practice in Cairo metropolitan area. Methods: A cross sectional observational analytic study among ophthalmologists practicing in different hospitals in Cairo metropolitan area. The data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire covering general measures taken duri...

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of a topical prednisolone acetate 1% provocative test for steroid-induced ocular hypertension before intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection. Methods This is a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled study at Kasr El Aini Hospital, Cairo University. Patients sch...

Purpose: To assess the feasibility and investigate the anatomical and functional outcomes of extended Internal Limiting Membrane (ILM) peeling with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for complex pediatric Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment (RRD). Methods: This is a retrospective interventional case series where children (≤ 18 years) with RRD and severe PVR...

Aim To study anatomical and visual outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with non-fovea-sparing (entire) internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling in eyes with myopic foveoschisis (MF). Methods Prospective interventional case series of eyes undergoing PPV with entire ILM peeling for symptomatic MF. Main outcome measures Preoperative spectral dom...

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Purpose To determine the short-term safety of human recombinant decorin protein in preventing proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in perforating injuries. Methods This is a prospective, single-center, open-label, interventional case series. Single intravitreal injection of decorin 200 μg (n = 4) or 400 μg (n = 8) was given 48 h after injury. At...

Aim To study anatomical and visual outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with non-fovea-sparing (entire) internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling in eyes with myopic foveoschisis (MF). Methods Prospective interventional case series of eyes undergoing PPV with entire ILM peeling for symptomatic MF. Main outcome measures Preoperative spectral domai...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of a topical prednisolone acetate 1% provocative test for steroid-induced ocular hypertension before intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection. Methods: This is a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled study at Kasr El Aini Hospital, Cairo University. Patients sc...

Purpose To determine the short-term safety of human recombinant decorin protein in preventing proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in perforating injuries. Methods This is a prospective, single-center, open-label, interventional case series. Single intravitreal injection of decorin 200 μg (n = 4) or 400 μg (n = 8) was given 48 h after injury. At t...

Purpose: To investigate functional and structural outcomes of internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling during primary vitrectomy for uncomplicated macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods: In this prospective interventional randomized comparative study, 43 eyes (43 patients) were randomly divided into group A (20), and group B...

Purpose To investigate functional and structural outcomes of internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling during primary vitrectomy for uncomplicated macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods In this prospective interventional randomized comparative study, 43 eyes (43 patients) were randomly divided into group A (20), and group B (23)...

Aim To study anatomical and visual outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with non-fovea-sparing (entire) internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling in eyes with myopic foveoschisis (MF). Methods Prospective interventional case series of eyes undergoing PPV with entire ILM peeling for symptomatic MF. Main outcome measures Preoperative spectral domai...

Purpose To determine the short-term safety of human recombinant decorin protein in preventing proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in perforating injuries. Methods This is a prospective, single-center, open-label, interventional case series. Single intravitreal injection of decorin 200 μg (n = 4) or 400 μg (n = 8) was given 48 h after injury. At t...

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar el efecto de la panfotocoagulación (PFC) en el edema macular diabético (EMD) en pacientes con retinopatía diabética proliferativa (RDP) con el fotocoagulador Pascal® (FP) vs. un fotocoagulador con láser de argón convencional (FLAC). Métodos: Se aleatorizó el uso de FP o FLAC en ochenta ojos con RDP...

AIM: To assess the ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness in diabetic eyes without retinopathy. METHODS: Two groups included 45 diabetic eyes without retinopathy and 21 non diabetic eyes. All subjects underwent full medical and ophthalmological history, full ophthalmological examination, measuring GCC thickness and central foveal thickness (CFT) usi...

Purpose. To review the epidemiology of serious pediatric ocular trauma presenting to Kasr El Aini Hospital, Cairo University. Methods. Children with serious ocular trauma during a six-month period were examined and their data was analyzed. Results. Eighty eyes of 75 patients were included in this study, with 64% males (P < 0.001) and average age of...

Purpose: Assess the visual and anatmical outcmes in patients with full thickness macular hole in eyes with active ocular Behcet's disease and the surgical outcomes following pars plana vitrectomy and gas injection Methods: Fifteen eyes with full thickness macular holes in fourteen patients with active ocular Behcet's disease are reported and docume...

Purpose To determine the short-term safety of human recombinant decorin protein in preventing proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in perforating injuries. Methods This is a prospective, single-center, open-label, interventional case series. Single intravitreal injection of decorin 200 μg (n = 4) or 400 μg (n = 8) was given 48 h after injury. At t...

Purpose: Assess the visual and anatmical outcmes in patients with full thickness macular hole in eyes with active ocular Behcet's disease and the surgical outcomes following pars plana vitrectomy and gas injection Methods: Fifteen eyes with full thickness macular holes in fourteen patients with active ocular Behcet's disease are reported and docume...

Purpose: To assess the safety and efficacy of intravitreal infliximab (1 mg/0.05 mL) in patients with refractory posterior uveitis in Behcet's disease. Methods: Twenty patients were included in this study. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), vitreous haze (graded 0-4), vasculitis, retinitis, and papillopathy (presence or absence) were assessed...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of panretinal photocoagulation for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) on diabetic macular edema (DME) using a Pascal® Photocoagulator (PP) or a conventional argon laser photocoagulator (CALP). Methods: Eighty eyes with PDR and center-involving DME were randomized to PP or CALP. Both...

Purpose: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of brinzolamide/timolol (BT) and dorzolamide/timolol (DT) fixed combinations on intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction. Methods: Patients with primary open angle glaucoma or normal tension glaucoma were randomized to receive either BT or DT. IOPs were measured at baseline, 2 weeks, and 1, 2, and 3...

Purpose: To assess the accuracy of the potential acuity meter (PAM) in predicting postcataract surgery visual acuity outcome in patients with healed inactive maculopathies. Study design: Prospective interventional clinical trial. Patients and methods: Patients scheduled for phacoemulsification had preoperative and 1 month postoperative best-co...

PURPOSE: To investigate the correlation between optic nerve head retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) layer changes in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) using spectral domain optical coherence tomography(OCT). Methods: The study is a cross sectional observational clinical trial in which patients diagnosed with POAG wer...

PURPOSE: To investigate the correlation between optic nerve head retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) layer changes in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) using spectral domain optical coherence tomography(OCT). Methods: The study is a cross sectional observational clinical trial in which patients diagnosed with POAG wer...

AIM: To assess the ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness in diabetic eyes without retinopathy. METHODS: Two groups included 45 diabetic eyes without retinopathy and 21 non diabetic eyes. All subjects underwent full medical and ophthalmological history, full ophthalmological examination, measuring GCC thickness and central foveal thickness (CFT) usi...

Purpose: To assess the safety and efficacy of intravitreal infliximab (1 mg/0.05 mL) in patients with refractory posterior uveitis in Behcet’s disease. Methods: Twenty patients were included in this study. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), vitreous haze (graded 0–4), vasculitis, retinitis, and papillopathy (presence or absence) were assessed at...

Purpose: To assess the safety and efficacy of intravitreal infliximab (1 mg/0.05 mL) in patients with refractory posterior uveitis in Behcet’s disease. Methods: Twenty patients were included in this study. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), vitreous haze (graded 0–4), vasculitis, retinitis, and papillopathy (presence or absence) were assessed at...

Purpose To evaluate the changes in corneal sensation (CS) following two different port sizes vitrectomy in diabetic and non-diabetic patients.Patients and Methods Patients prepared for pars plana vitrectomy were randomly assigned to four groups: diabetics to either 20G or 23G and non-diabetics to either 20G or 23G vitrectomy systems. CS was measure...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of panretinal photocoagulation for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) on diabetic macular edema (DME) using a Pascal ® Photocoagulator (PP) or a conventional argon laser photocoagulator (CALP). Methods: Eighty eyes with PDR and center-involving DME were randomized to PP or CALP. Both gr...

PurposeTo evaluate the changes in corneal sensation (CS) following two different port sizes vitrectomy in diabetic and non-diabetic patients.Patients and Methods Patients prepared for pars plana vitrectomy were randomly assigned to four groups: diabetics to either 20 G or 23 G and non-diabetics to either 20 G or 23 G vitrectomy systems. CS was meas...

Background To compare the efficiency of Dexamethasone implants to Bevacizumab injections in macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion. DesignThis is a randomized clinical trial. SettingsCairo University Hospitals. ParticipantsSixty eyes of sixty newly diagnosed patients with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion...

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of bimatoprost/timolol (BTFC) or travoprost/timolol (TTFC) fixed combinations on intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction in an Egyptian population. Methods: Patients with primary open angle glaucoma were randomized to receive either BTFC or TTFC. IOPs were measured at baseline, 2 weeks, and 1, 2, 4, and 6 months. Th...

Purpose: To investigate the prevalence and pattern of uveitis in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Patients and methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational, descriptive clinical study of patients with MS who had complete ophthalmological examination. Data collected comprised demographics of the patients and complete ocular examination...

Purpose To evaluate the effect of glycemic control on response to therapy of diabetic clinically significant macular edema (CSME). Methods Patients with CSME had their glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measured at baseline and 6 months. Central foveal thickness (CFT) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in logMAR were measured at baseline, 3 mont...

Eye is the official journal of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It aims to provide the practising ophthalmologist with information on the latest clinical and laboratory-based research.

Benzalkonium chloride (BAK)-free travoprost 0.004% (Travatan Z(®), Alcon Laboratories, Inc, Fort Worth, TX) is a new formulation that was developed with the aim of creating a formulation of travoprost that would maintain the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering efficacy and have an improved overall safety profile, particularly improved ocular surfac...

To evaluate the retinal and optic nerve functions of bevacizumab when injected intravitreal in human eyes using electrophysiological tests; electroretinogram (ERG) and visual evoked potentials (VEP). Fifty-five eyes of 55 patients with choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) who were prepared for intravitreal injections of 1.25 mg bevacizumab underwen...

Purpose. To evaluate the effect of glycemic control on response to therapy of diabetic clinically significant macular edema (CSME). Methods. Patients with CSME had their glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measured at baseline and 6 months. Central foveal thickness (CFT) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in logMAR were measured at baseline, 3 mon...

To evaluate the safety and visual outcomes of two phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) for correction of high myopia: Artisan and Visian ICL (ICL). In this retrospective study, a phakic IOL was implanted in 68 highly myopic eyes of 34 patients; 42 eyes received an Artisan IOL, and 26 eyes received ICL IOL. All patients completed a 1-year follow-up. The...

To evaluate the role of preoperative intravitreal bevacizumab as an adjunct to vitrectomy in diabetic eye disease. Twenty eyes of 18 patients were recruited and underwent a single intravitreal injection of bevacizumab 1.25 mg 1 week prior to vitrectomy. Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) was done before and 1 week after injections. Best corrected...

To determine the prevalence and determinants of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients ≥18 years at the Cairo University and Sixth of October University hospitals. This is a cross-sectional survey among known diabetic patients attending diabetic clinics. Patients were randomly selected to complete an interviewer-administered questionnaire and a medi...

To compare the efficacy of bimatoprost and travoprost on intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction in an Egyptian population. Patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension were randomized to receive either bimatoprost 0.03% or travoprost 0.004% once daily. IOPs were measured at baseline; 2 weeks; and 1, 2, 4, and 6 months using Goldma...

To assess the patency of the superior ciliary sulcus in aphakic silicone oil-filled eyes by ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Prospective interventional series. Twelve eyes of 12 patients were included in this study. Twelve aphakic silicone oil-filled eyes were evaluated using UBM. The UBM examination of the anterior segment was performed using the H...

Purpose: To evaluate the retinal and optic nerve functions of bevacizumab when injected intravitreal in human eyes using electrophysiological tests; electroretinogram (ERG) and visual evoked potentials (VEP). Methods: Fifty-five eyes of 55 patients with choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) who were prepared for intravitreal injections of 1.25mg bev...

To review the epidemiology of serious ocular trauma presenting to Kasr El Aini Hospital, Cairo University. This is a prospective epidemiological and clinical study of ocular trauma patients admitted to Kasr El Aini hospital during a 6-month period; January-June 2000. Cases were analyzed with respect to: (1) demographics, (2) time, place and nature...

Purpose To assess retinal toxicity of the vehicle of triamcinolone, benzyl alcohol (BA), when injected into the vitreous cavity of rabbits. Methods This prospective comparative experimental study included 24 pigmented rabbits assigned into two groups: group 1 (experimental, n = 12) received intravitreal 0.1 ml of BA, and group 2 (control, n = 12...

Purpose To assess retinal toxicity of the vehicle of triamcinolone, benzyl alcohol (BA), when injected into the vitreous cavity of rabbits. Methods This prospective comparative experimental study included 24 pigmented rabbits assigned into two groups: group 1 (experimental, n=12) received intravitreal 0.1 ml of BA, and group 2 (control, n=12) recei...

Purpose: : To compare visual field changes obtained by Frequency Doubling Perimetry (FDP) to those obtained by Standard Automated Perimetry (SAP) in diabetic patients. Methods: : Twenty diabetic patients with no clinically visible diabetic retinal changes had their visual fields tested using both FDP and SAP and the results were compared. Their mea...

Purpose: : To evaluate the efficacy of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (TA) during phacoemulsification in preventing deterioration of macular edema in diabetic patients with clinically significant cataract. Setting: : Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. Methods: : Twenty four eyes of eighteen diabetic patient...

Purpose: : To assess rabbit retinal toxicity to triamcinolone acetonide vehicle, benzyl alcohol, when injected intravitreally. Methods: : This prospective comparative experimental study included 24 pigmented rabbits assigned into 2 groups; group 1 (experiment, n=12) received intravitreal 0.1ml of benzyl alcohol (BA), and group 2 (control, n=12) rec...

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of perfluorocarbon-perfused vitrectomy (PCPV) as a novel technique in obtaining a large undiluted vitreous biopsy. Cross-sectional interventional study. Patients with undiagnosed posterior uveitis scheduled for vitreous biopsy underwent PCPV. A syringe containing 5 ml of perfluorocarbon liquid (PCL) was connected...

Purpose: To study the clinical features and characteristics of childhood retinal detachment. Methods: The clinical features, the management and the final visual outcome of 44 cases of non-traumatic pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachment were retrospectively studied in Kasr El-Aini Hospital, Cairo University Hospitals. Results: Postoperatively,...

To assess the effect of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (iTA) as an adjunctive treatment to transpupillary therapy (TTT) for new subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes (CNV) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This prospective randomized controlled pilot study comprised 26 patients scheduled to receive TTT, due to either absent indic...

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of the superior peripheral iridectomy in the prevention of pupillary block glaucoma in aphakic silicone-filled eyes. Setting: Kasr El-Aini Hospital, Cairo University. Methods: Superior peripheral iridectomy was performed in 18 eyes of 18 patients who underwent silicone oil injection for the treatment of complicated...

A novel conjugate of Mitomycin C (MMC) and Triamcinolone Acetonide (TA) was synthesized and anlyzed in respect of its hydrolysis rate, retinal toxicity and antiproliferative properties, the latter in comparison with MMC, TA, and an unconjugated mixture of MMC and TA (1:1). The two drugs, TA and MMC, were connected, using glutaric acid as a linker m...

Purpose: To assess the safety and efficacy of using Mitomycin C (MMC) for the prevention of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) after vitrectomy and retinal re-attachment surgery. Design: A pilot study. Methods: Fourteen patients were exposed for 5 minutes to a dose 0.5 μg of MMC during vitrectomy for retinal detachments with high-risk for PVR an...

Objective: To assess the patency of the superior ciliary sulcus in aphakic silicone oil-filled eyes by ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Design: Prospective interventional series. Participants: Twelve eyes of 12 patients were included in this study. Methods: Twelve aphakic silicone oil-filled eyes were evaluated using UBM. The UBM examination of the...

Purpose: : To evaluate the efficacy of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (TA) during phacoemulsification in preventing deterioration of macular edema in diabetic patients with clinically significant cataract. Setting: : Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. Methods: : Twenty four eyes of eighteen diabetic patient...

Purpose: : To compare visual field changes obtained by Frequency Doubling Perimetry (FDP) to those obtained by Standard Automated Perimetry (SAP) in diabetic patients. Methods: : Twenty diabetic patients with no clinically visible diabetic retinal changes had their visual fields tested using both FDP and SAP and the results were compared. Their mea...

Purpose: : To evaluate the efficacy of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (TA) during phacoemulsification in preventing deterioration of macular edema in diabetic patients with clinically significant cataract. Setting: : Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. Methods: : Twenty four eyes of eighteen diabetic patient...