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F A Hosni

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PubMed1980

The cornea and trachoma in developing countries. Experience in one the Gulf States (Qatar).

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Adolescent↗

PubMed1978

Clinical aspects of corneal trachoma.

Classification of trachoma by site rather than density of opacities is better related to visual prognosis and helps in selection for graft surgery. The cases are divided into 3 groups: peripheral corneal opacities, central corneal opacities, and diffuse corneal opacities (ground-glass cornea). A central lesion has the poorest prognosis, especially in children.

Adult↗

PubMed1977

Pterygium in Qatar.

The incidence of pterygium in Qatar is 6.2%, which is less than expected. Laying stress on the climatic conditions, the etiological factors have been discussed. 450 cases of pterygia were operated on by a modified bare scleral technique followed by beta-irradiation. No recurrence occurred in 90% following the first operation. The final good result (98.8%) is in favour of the adopted surgical technique and post-operative care.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1977

Survey of major blinding conditions in Qatar.

Qatar is one of the rapidly developing Gulf States. Its life style is rapidly changing from a seminomadic to a more settled urban one. This is the first study of the causes of economic blindness (6/60) in Qatar. It embraces 3,072 patients (70% males and 30% females). The most common causes in those under 40 years of age were trachoma, infectious diseases, retinal diseases, trauma and congenital malformations. After 40 years, cataract and glucoma occupy the second and third commonest causes after trachoma. Thus, a proper antitrachoma campaign will cut down the incidence of blidness by 50%. Control of individual behavior and antenatal caution in prescribing medicines can reduce the risk of trauma and congenital malformations. Cataract is not preventable, but early detection of glaucoma delays the damage of ocular tissues. This is the same with systemic disease.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1977

Cryoextraction of cataract under general anesthesia.

Five hundred unselected cataracts were extracted under general anesthesia using Sudarsky cryoprobe. The technique has been described and the results tabulated. The visual results and complications and discussed in detail.

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PubMed1974