- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
- Ocular Oncology and Treatments
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
- Soft tissue tumor case studies
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
Aga Khan University Hospital
2019-2024
Leicester Royal Infirmary
2023
Aga Khan University
2007-2022
St James's University Hospital
2012-2014
Urology Team
2013
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2012-2013
Royal Derby Hospital
2007
PurposeTo describe the clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of children diagnosed with retinoblastoma (RB) in year 2017, throughout Asia.DesignMulti-national prospective study including treatment-naïve patients Asia during 2017 followed up thereafter.ParticipantsA total 2112 (2797 eyes) from 96 RB centers 33 Asian countries.InterventionChemotherapy, radiotherapy, enucleation, orbital exenterationMain Outcome MeasuresEnucleation deathResultsWithin cohort, 1021 (48%) were South (SA),...
Objective: To assess the visual improvement and mean residual astigmatism in patients who underwent cataract surgery with toric intraocular lens. Method: The retrospective, observational study was conducted at Department of Ophthalmology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, comprised data from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020, related adult had regular least 0.75D lens implantation using a digital marker. were followed up on post-operative days 7, 30, 90 180. Along age, degree noted....
We report the case of a 52-year-old man who presented with 10-day history right eye and eyelid inflammation intermittent diplopia following blunt trauma to eyebrow.The CT MRI scans revealed an extraconal soft tissue mass on orbital floor maxillary ethmoid sinus wall destruction, which biopsy was proven be Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. The patient had central retinal vein occlusion due effect that resulted in total visual loss at 2 months. He referred oncologists treated him according paediatric...
To evaluate YAG capsulotomy rates following implantation of two types trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs).In this retrospective cohort study consecutive patients who underwent cataract surgery with a IOL from 1st May 2017 to 30th October 2019 at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi were included. Eyes which either had an AT Lisa Tri or Alcon PanOptix implant The primary outcome measure was Nd: laser. Univariate analysis all predictor variables performed followed by multivariate regression...
A full-term baby girl weighing 2.9 kg was born by normal delivery. The anomaly scan at 20 weeks (including a 3D facial scan) normal. She in good condition, but noticed to have bilateral purple-coloured tense mobile, non-pulsatile masses below the medial canthus (figure 1). Figure 1 Bilateral …
Background: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that about 314 million people are visually impaired worldwide, and in 153 of them the impairment is due to uncorrected refractive errors. Hence, error one leading causes blindness around globe. aim this study assess prevalence patterns different types errors among attending eye clinic Northern Pakistan. Material methods: A hospital-based retrospective audit was done on patients who presented Ophthalmology Outpatients Department Ayub...
Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal injection triamcinolone moxifloxacin regime administered immediately following cataract surgery. Method: The retrospective study was conducted from January to June 2021 at a tertiary care referral centre in Karachi comprised record all patients who underwent dropless surgery April 2018 2019. Data included slit lamp examination, dilated fundal exam, uncorrected visual acuity, best corrected intraocular pressure. Cataract...
Chorioretinal diseases requiring the use of anti-vascular endothelial growth (anti-VEGF) injections often occur in both eyes simultaneously. This can necessitate injecting together rather than one eye at a time. The purpose study was to determine whether simultaneous bilateral intravitreal anti-VEGF agents are safe when administered an operation theatre setting.Retrospective review data conducted. Single center conducted tertiary care hospital Karachi Pakistan. Approximately 30,000 that...
To determine current institutional practice patterns for the use of perioperative antibiotics and other measures to prevent infection after cataract surgery in Asia.
To assess the frequency of post-operative complications after immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery.The retrospective study was conducted at department surgery/section ophthalmology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised data patients who underwent surgery between January 1, 2009, December 31, 2018. A structured proforma used to collect data. The primary outcome measure incidence endophthalmitis. Data analysed using SPSS 23.Of 352 identified, 298(84.6%) (596 eyes)...
To explore the relationship of gender with laser retinopexy for retinal breaks in Pakistani population.This was a 10-year retrospective observational study conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. All consecutive patients who underwent between January 2009 and December 2018 tear or high-risk degeneration (such as lattice degeneration) were included this study. Data collected from patients' files. Index eyes history treatment detachment excluded. A structured pro forma...
To assess the diagnostic accuracy of IOLMaster 700 foveal scans to detect pathology compared with a standard swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) device.One hundred seventy eye 95 patients were included in final analyses. Ninety-nine (58.2%) classified as abnormal by SS-OCT. Mean sensitivity biometry device was 67.5% (range: 51-84%) and mean specificity 69.5% 44-95%). Intra-class correlation coefficients 0.912 0.835, for reader 1 2, respectively. Area under curve receiver...
Holmes-Adie syndrome (HAS) is a rare neuro-ophthalmological disorder, which mostly presents in young females as unilateral dilated pupil. We present case of 12-year-old girl with bilateral tonic pupils. She had vermiform movement the iris segmental palsy, well loss ankle jerks. The diagnosis was confirmed pilocarpine 0.125% test, and she symptomatically treated same drops.
A 25-year-old male presented with a complaint of acute visual loss in his right eye for two days. There was history the left six months ago. Comprehensive examination showed evidence posterior uveitis, and placoid lesion on fundus. Further physical maculopapular rashes upper back which highly suggestive syphilis. Blood tests venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) test fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) were ordered, both positive. Ocular syphilis should be suspected...
Introduction: Toxic optic neuropathy is defined as the damage caused by a toxin to nerve fibers. There vast list of toxins that may lead neuropathies. One among this tobacco. Gutka being an oral form tobacco, however, has not been previously related neuropathy. Case presentation: We present case 22-year-old male who presented with decreased far vision and gradually increasing photophobia. He had history gutka usage, smokeless Investigations revealed central scotoma on FOV, swollen disc OCT...