Motasem Allatayfeh, Amjad Al Shdaifat, Silvio P Mariotti
{"title":"Status of Health-care Systems for Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Retinopathy in Jordan: Stakeholders and Health-care Providers Survey.","authors":"Motasem Allatayfeh, Amjad Al Shdaifat, Silvio P Mariotti","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_37_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.meajo_37_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of the study was to evaluate the status of health services for diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Jordan in terms of availability and accessibility by interviewing people engaged with health-care process including decision makers, professional providers, and community representatives.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a qualitative study where participants were invited to respond by direct interview to a standard questionnaire that is validated by the World Health Organization (WHO), \"Tool for Assessment of Diabetic Retinopathy and DM Management Systems\". The questionnaire casts out of the WHO Health Systems Framework concept, assessing the presence of programs, guidelines, health technology and workforce, health promotion, and financing of DM and DR care in Jordan.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-two participants were included. DM is considered as priority in Jordan, but no programs are implemented. National guidelines are present for DM but not for DR. Networking should be improved between different disciplines caring for DM and DR. Human resources for DM and DR care were found insufficient and inadequately distributed. Health technology is only present in major cities and central hospitals. There is no nationwide data on disease burden nor a screening program for DR. More collaborated efforts should be spent on health education and raising awareness among people living with diabetes about the risk of DR.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Advanced DM and DR care is not accessible to most people. Programmatic efforts from the government and NGOs must formulate a national action plan to reduce the human and financial impact of the disease in Jordan.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 3","pages":"168-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11495288/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142504335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Augustine C D Wallace, Robin D Ross, Kirstin Tawse, Ruth Nyain, Catherine Gargu, Deborah E Wentworth, Rachel J Bishop, Allen O Eghrari
{"title":"Demographic Factors Associated with Presenting for Eye Evaluation in the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia III Natural History Study of Ebola Virus Disease.","authors":"Augustine C D Wallace, Robin D Ross, Kirstin Tawse, Ruth Nyain, Catherine Gargu, Deborah E Wentworth, Rachel J Bishop, Allen O Eghrari","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_53_21","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_53_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Survivors of Ebola virus disease (EVD) are at risk for ocular complications after infection. We sought to identify demographic factors associated with the likelihood to present for eye examination among Ebola survivors enrolled in a longitudinal natural history study of EVD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL) III Ebola natural history study is a 5-year study that seeks to identify long-term sequelae of EVD, including ocular sequelae. All survivors enrolled in the PREVAIL parent study from June 2015 to March 2016 were asked to return for comprehensive eye examination through June 2016. Logistic regression was conducted using self-reported survivor status, age, gender, and distance from the hospital as covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1448 subjects enrolled in the parent PREVAIL III longitudinal cohort during the defined window, of which 1375 (95.0%) followed up for baseline eye examination. Ebola survivors (635/661, 96.1%) and adult close contacts (727/767, 94.8%) demonstrated a comparable likelihood for presenting for eye examination (odds ratio [OR] 0.68, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.36-1.28). In an adjusted model, age over 50 (OR 10.2, 95% CI 1.35-77.3) and living outside Montserrado County (OR 0.18, 95% CI 0.10-0.33) were associated with the likelihood of presenting for a baseline comprehensive eye examination.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Most EVD survivors and their close contacts who enrolled during the study window presented for eye examinations. Older participants and those who lived closer to clinical facilities were most likely to present. Focused strategies accounting for these factors may assist with organizations planning survivor care in the setting of EVD.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"103-106"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238926/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Surbhi Agrawal, Rohan Chawla, Vishnu Todi, Rajpal Vohra, Shorya V Azad
{"title":"Imaging-based Biomarkers as Predictors of Response to Anti-VEGF Therapy in Idiopathic Choroidal Neovascularization.","authors":"Surbhi Agrawal, Rohan Chawla, Vishnu Todi, Rajpal Vohra, Shorya V Azad","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_173_21","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_173_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to identify biomarkers that predict the response of treatment-naive idiopathic choroidal neovascularization (iCNV) to anti-VEGF treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fourteen eyes diagnosed with iCNV underwent a dilated fundus examination, Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT) and Optical Coherence Tomography - Angiography (OCT-A), and were given an anti-VEGF injection. The same examinations were repeated at every follow-up visit. Analysis of the pre- and posttreatment images was done to identify possible biomarkers which were evaluated to check association with decreased need for multiple anti-VEGF injections.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At presentation, 11 patients showed a compact pattern, while three patients showed an arborizing pattern on OCT angiography (P = 1). On follow-up imaging, seven patients showed a marked response, five patients showed a moderate response, and two patients showed a mild response to anti-VEGF injection. Among the seven patients showing a marked response, only one required a repeat injection (P = 0.03). On analysis of SS-OCT, a novel Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) healing response was observed in posttreatment imaging of six patients (P = 0.59).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A \"marked\" response to the first anti-VEGF injection results in a more sustained response and is a positive prognostic factor. RPE healing response is an interesting observation that merits further evaluation. Morphology of neovascular membranes has no effect on long-term need for multiple anti-VEGF injections.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"63-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238929/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Asma K Alzuabi, Tariq A Alanazi, Abdulmajeed Alkharashi, Khalid M Al-Qahtani, Abdulrahman F Albloushi
{"title":"Bilateral Retinal Infiltration and Ischemia as the First Presenting Sign of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report with Multimodal Imaging.","authors":"Asma K Alzuabi, Tariq A Alanazi, Abdulmajeed Alkharashi, Khalid M Al-Qahtani, Abdulrahman F Albloushi","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_69_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_69_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a malignant proliferative disorder involving the bone marrow and lymphatic system. Retinal involvement is a rare form of presentation in patients with CML. We report a case of a 49-year-old woman who presented with an acute bilateral visual disturbance. Her initial visual acuity was 20/20 in both eyes. Fundus examination revealed multiple yellowish retinal infiltrates, vascular sheathing, and peripheral sclerosed blood vessels. Fundus fluorescein angiography revealed bilateral peripheral retinal ischemia. Optical coherence tomography of the macula showed varying sizes of hyperreflective lesions distributed within the inner and outer retinal layers and in the subretinal space. Systemic workup revealed marked leukocytosis, and bone marrow biopsy revealed CML. Patients with CML can rarely present with ocular symptoms. Early recognition and prompt referral are crucial in lifesaving.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"121-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238932/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extranuclear DNA Variations in the Susceptibility of Glaucoma.","authors":"Sunil Kumar, Ranjeet Kaur, Manzoor A Malik, Dewang Angmo, Jasbir Kaur","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_132_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_132_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide which affects all age groups. It is often identified by high intraocular pressure, characteristic optic neuropathy, and vision loss. Due to multifactorial nature of glaucoma pathogenesis, the molecular events responsible for its precipitation are currently poorly understood. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variations which are inherited maternally are being closely studied in recent times to elucidate the effect on glaucoma. Mitochondrial genetic studies till date have found a possible link between Leber hereditary optic neuropathy loci and glaucoma but with conflicting views. Furthermore, whole mtDNA studies in glaucoma points at the involvement of oxidative phosphorylation complex I and specifically the NADH dehydrogenase <i>5</i> gene in glaucoma. This review focuses on identifying the potential genes and variations in the maternally inherited mtDNA which might be involved in glaucoma pathogenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"113-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238935/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship between Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Retinopathy in Diabetic Women.","authors":"Mehmet Coşkun","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_178_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_178_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the relationship between the presence and severity of retinopathy in women with diabetes mellitus and sleep quality assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Among 90 female patients with type 2 diabetes, 30 patients without retinopathy were classified into Group 1, 30 patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy as Group 2, and 30 patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy as Group 3. People who had a known sleep problem, had a history of using medication other than sleeping pills that would affect sleep, had lower or upper respiratory tract disease, had history of previous surgery, or were unable to answer the survey questions appropriately were excluded from the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age was 52.6 ± 6.18 years in Group 1, 55.15 ± 8.15 years in Group 2, and 60.35 ± 5.93 years in Group 3. While no statistical difference was observed between Groups 1 and 2 (<i>P</i> = 0.27), a statistical difference was observed between both Groups 1 and 3 (<i>P</i> = 0.01) and Groups 2 and 3 (<i>P</i> = 0.02). PSQI scores were found to be 5.10 ± 1.07 in Group 1, 7.30 ± 2.34 in Group 2, and 6.70 ± 1.21 in Group 3. In terms of these scores, there was a statistical difference between Group 1 and both Group 2 (<i>P</i> = 0.01) and Group 3 (<i>P</i> = 0.01), while no difference was observed between Groups 2 and 3 (<i>P</i> = 0.31).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although the presence of retinopathy significantly impairs sleep quality in diabeticwomen, no relationship was found between the severity of retinopathy and impaired sleep quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"107-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238934/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Timing of Pars Plana Vitrectomy on Visual Outcome in Cases of Nucleus Drop during Phacoemulsification.","authors":"Deepa Sharma, Somya Ish, Satish Jeria, Ritu Dalla, Ashok Pathak","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_176_21","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_176_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of the study was to study the relationship between the timing of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in cases of nucleus drop during phacoemulsification.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective analysis included 83 patients, who underwent PPV for nucleus or nuclear fragment drop from July 2017 to November 2019. Timing of PPV (≤2 weeks and >2 weeks) after the primary cataract surgery was noted. The primary endpoint was CDVA at 1 month, which was compared with the time of PPV. Visual outcome was assessed as good if CDVA was better than or equal to 20/40 and poor if CDVA was worse than 20/40. Mode of management along with type of secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implanted was also evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 83 cases (55 males and 28 females) in which vitrectomy for nucleus drop was performed, 36 cases were operated within 2 weeks and 47 were operated between 2 weeks and 1 month. In cases which were operated within 2 weeks, CDVA of 20/20-20/40 was achieved in 33 cases. For those who were operated on after 2 weeks, CDVA of 20/20-20/40 was achieved in 43 cases. The difference in visual outcome in both the groups was statistically nonsignificant (Fisher's exact <i>t</i>-test, <i>P</i> = 0.97). In 64 (77%) cases, adequate sulcus was present, in which foldable 3-piece IOL was placed in 29 (35%) cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Timing of intervention has no bearing on the final visual outcome after vitrectomy in cases of nucleus drop during phacoemulsification. The continuity of the capsulorrhexis and the availability of capsular support determines the type of placement of the lens. A foldable lens can be placed in the sulcus if continuous capsulorrhexis is present.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"68-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238930/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bipasha Mukherjee, Varsha Backiavathy, C Umadevi, Olma V Noronha
{"title":"Radiopathological Correlation in Orbital Lesions.","authors":"Bipasha Mukherjee, Varsha Backiavathy, C Umadevi, Olma V Noronha","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_7_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_7_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective is to analyze the radiological diagnosis of orbital lesions and their correlation with the final histopathological findings. We compared the initial reports by extramural radiologists and an in-house radiologist specialized in orbital imaging to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy in the interpretation of orbital imaging.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective chart review of forty patients referred to a Tertiary Eye Care Center in South India over a period of 7 years. These patients already had their imaging done elsewhere. The imaging was re-evaluated by an in-house radiologist. The radiological findings were correlated with the histopathological diagnosis. The diagnostic accuracy between the two radiologists was compared. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value in differentiating malignant from benign lesions were calculated in both groups. The sensitivity and PPV of the radiological diagnosis for neoplastic and inflammatory lesions in both groups were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The accuracy in differentiating malignant from benign and inflammatory lesions by our in-house radiologist and extramural radiologists was 95% (κ = 0.9 [0.764, 0.997]) and 50% (κ = 0.036 [-0.160, 0.232]), respectively. The sensitivity and PPV of the radiological diagnosis by our in-house radiologist were 93.31% and 100% for benign lesions and 95.24% and 95.24% for malignant lesions. On the contrary, reports from the extramural radiologists showed a sensitivity and PPV of 76.92% and 66.67% for benign lesions and 14.28% and 60% for malignant lesions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A high radiological diagnostic accuracy is possible when analyzed by radiologists experienced in orbital imaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"98-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238925/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recurrence of Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation: An 11-year Retrospective Study.","authors":"Neni Anggraini, Nurjati C Siregar, Rita S Sitorus","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_225_21","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_225_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The high recurrence rate of idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI) has been reported. This study aims to determine existing predictive factors for the recurrence of IOI.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was an 11-year retrospective study with at least a 12-month follow-up. Fifty patients with biopsy-proven IOI admitted between 2006 and 2017 at our tertiary hospital were observed. We compared the clinical characteristics, histopathological profile, and biomarker expressions (mast cell, immunoglobulin G4, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and transforming growth factor-beta) of 16 patients with recurrence (Group I) and 34 patients with no recurrence (Group II). Statistical comparison and multivariate analysis were performed to establish the predictive factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We discovered five recurrence predictive factors: presentation of proptosis (odds ratio [OR] 4.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.36-18.03), visual impairment (OR 15, 95% CI 1.58-142.72), extraocular muscle (EOM) restriction (OR 3.86, 95% CI 1.07-13.94), nonanterior involvement (OR 7.94, 95% CI 1.88-33.5), and corticosteroid (CS) alone treatment (OR 7.20, 95% CI 1.87-27.8). On multivariate analysis, nonanterior involvement and CS alone treatment were validated as predictive factors (area under the curve = 0.807 [95% CI 0.69-0.92]). Histopathological profile and biomarker expressions were not associated with recurrence. However, there was a 22-fold higher recurrence risk for granulomatous-type patients given CS alone treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Unlike the five clinical characteristics mentioned, both histopathology and biomarker variables were not associated with recurrence. CS alone treatment for patients with nonanterior involvement or granulomatous type is proven to increase the risk of recurrence. Therefore, we suggest not giving CS without any combination treatment with other modalities for this group of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"89-97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238927/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Akinsola S Aina, Olumide T Adeleke, Ifeoluwasemilojo Aina
{"title":"Spontaneous Globe Rupture following Prolonged Uncontrolled Elevated Intraocular Pressure.","authors":"Akinsola S Aina, Olumide T Adeleke, Ifeoluwasemilojo Aina","doi":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_72_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/meajo.meajo_72_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report two glaucoma patients who experienced unusual instances of spontaneous globe rupture. The patients arrived at the Bowen University Teaching Hospital's emergency ophthalmology unit with a history of bleeding from one eye without any history of ocular trauma. They were known glaucoma patients with poor control of their intraocular pressures (IOP). They eventually underwent evisceration shortly after presentation. Spontaneous eyeball rupture in glaucomatous eyes is extremely unusual and has a very poor prognosis for vision. Proper management and appropriate follow-up of glaucoma patients are very important to avert this dreaded complication of uncontrolled IOP.</p>","PeriodicalId":18740,"journal":{"name":"Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology","volume":"30 2","pages":"125-127"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11238936/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}