Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410155
Vision Screening Guidelines for Schools in Qatar
Shadi Al Ashwal, Mohamed Hamad Al-Thani, Kholoud Ateeq Al-Motawaa, Halla Salih and Badria Al Maliki
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2024/06/24
It is a fact that the burden of visual disability among school age children; low vision and blindness, across the globe is significant, furthermore the condition of low vision is an important disability worldwide. School vision screening program has a great benefit in detection of obscure visual abnormalities which interfere with daily living activities of students and hinder their academic success and learning achievements. Schools are an ideal place to monitor the health of children. Screening...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410154
A Unique Pediatric Case of Miller Fisher Syndrome
Carl Pellerin, MD, Amber Nanni, BS and Coby Ray, MD, MS, MBA
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/06/22
This case report introduces a 6-year-old male with a rare presentation of Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS), an autoimmune-mediated peripheral neuropathy. The patient exhibited acute-onset right facial weakness, asymmetric bilateral upper and lower extremity abnormalities, areflexia, and ataxia. He reported diplopia exacerbated by lateral gaze, gastrointestinal upset, and a constellation of other systemic symptoms. Examination revealed bilateral abduction limitations as well as right-sided cranial ne...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410153
A Comprehensive Overview of an Association between Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Illness and Bechet's Disease
Sagnika Bhattacharjee, Sakshi Gupta, Supta Chakraborty, Madhvi Ghadge, Pallavi and Vartika Jain
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2024/06/20
The uvea, comprising the blood vessels in the choroid retina, ciliary body, and iris, experiences inflammation. Non-infectious conditions, such as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada illness and Bechet's disease, frequently cause uveitis. However, the pathophysiology of uveitis is also idiopathic. Unbalanced immune systems, genetics, and epigenetics all have a pivotal role in the development of disease. Several racial and ethnic groups strongly link HLA to BD (HLA-B51) and VKH (Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada) (HLA-DR4, ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410152
Evaluation for Anatomical Success in Macular Hole Surgery in Cambodian Population
Leng Un, Piseth Kong, Amrin Mar and Guechlaing Chea
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2024/06/17
This was a prospective study on patients operated for idiopathic MH at Preah Ang Duong Hospital. Patients underwent pars plana vitrectomy with inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap and postoperative prone positioning. The primary outcome measure was anatomical closure of MH. The secondary outcome measure was postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and ocular complications....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410151
Vision Therapy as an Early Intervention Approach in Autism Spectrum Disorder Associated with Down Syndrome: A Case Report
Nikhita Jacob, Sandhya K and Nidhi M
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/05/16
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by behavioural changes in oculo-visual, cognitive, and language factors. Down syndrome (DS) impacts visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, often manifesting sensory deficits of optical or neural origin. Early identification and a multidisciplinary treatment approach are crucial for both conditions. This case aims to explore the efficacy of vision therapy in improving eye movements in a patient with ASD associated with...
