This article aims to provide a concise overview of the existing literature on Sturge-Weber syndrome in infants. comprehensive review presents key information regarding prevalence, clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and available treatments based recent global research. is rare congenital neurocutaneous disorder, affecting approximately 1 20,000 50,000 new-born, caused by somatic muta...

Glaucoma is the third most prevalent cause of global blindness, accounting for over 5 million blind. It is common in Western Countries; the estimated prevalence of primary open angle glaucoma rises from a total prevalence of 1.1% to approximately 3% of our population as it ages. Ethnicity affects both the risk of developing glaucoma and the outcome. It is an expensive disease both to detect and...

Brimonidine is a medication used to treat open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and rosacea. It as eye drops or applied the skin. Common side effects when in eyes include itchiness, redness, dry mouth. We present case of induced Hypertensive acute granulomatous anterior uveitis.

Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) is the drug of choice for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, an association of Ritalin with glaucoma has been reported. We report a case of Ritalin-associated cataract and glaucoma. A 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with ADHD and had received methylphenidate hydrochloride, 60 mg/day for 2 years. He presented with blurred vision. Best-...

Background: Primary open angle glaucoma is one of the leading causes of avoidable blindness in Sub-Saharan Africa Medical therapy: Anti-glaucoma medication pose a special challenge due to high cost, non availability, and presence of substandard/ adulterated drugs in the region. With wide spread poverty compliance to medication for life is poor. Trabeculectomy: Although there are various types o...

BACKGROUND Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally, and treatment involves considerable cost to stakeholders in healthcare. However, there is infrequent availability of cost information and patterns of management, especially in developing countries. This study determined the cost of the medical management of POAG, adherence, and pattern of medication prescription in Gha...

OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of an automated, interactive, telephone-based health communication intervention for improving glaucoma treatment adherence among patients in 2 hospital-based eye clinics. METHOD A total of 312 patients with glaucoma (18-80 years of age) were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial at 2 eye clinics located in hospitals in the southeastern United States. Th...

BACKGROUND This study compared the efficacy of the EX-PRESS(®) glaucoma filtration device and trabeculectomy in primary open-angle glaucoma up to five years after surgery. METHODS Patients from a previously reported randomized, open-label, parallel-arm clinical trial in which 78 patients received either the EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device or underwent a trabeculectomy were followed for up...

PURPOSE To report on the efficacy and safety of combined phacoemulsification and an Ahmed valve glaucoma drainage implant with respect to visual acuity improvement, intraocular pressure (IOP) control, and requirement for antiglaucoma medication. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted of 41 eyes (31 patients) with coexisting visually significant cataracts and uncontrolled glaucoma ...

BACKGROUND To assess clinical outcomes of the Ahmed glaucoma valve implant, an aqueous shunting device with a unidirectional valve mechanism, in eyes with refractory glaucoma. METHODS Consecutive patients with intractable glaucoma who underwent Ahmed glaucoma valve insertion were retrospectively reviewed. Only patients with a minimum of 6 months of follow-up were included. The presence of int...