A5091530596- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Hadassah Medical Center
2024-2025
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2021-2025
Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps
2021-2024
Abstract Objective This study analyzed the association between adolescent BMI and myopia severity. Methods cross‐sectional comprised 1,359,153 adolescents who were medically examined before mandatory military service. Mild‐to‐moderate high defined based on right‐eye refractive data. was categorized US age‐ sex‐matched percentiles. Logistic regression models applied separately for women men to estimate odds ratios (ORs) per category. Results A total of 318,712 had mild‐to‐moderate 23,569...
Abstract Objectives To assess the relationship between atopic disease and astigmatism in adolescence young adulthood. Methods In this population-based cross-sectional study 897,811 medical records of Israeli adolescents adults without keratoconus were reviewed. The prevalence low-to-moderate (3.00 > D ≥ 0.75) high ( 3.00 D) calculated cases with disease, including ocular (OAD), asthma, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, angioedema/urticaria, history anaphylaxis. Relationships analysed using...
Previous research highlights the adverse effects of visual impairment (VI) on academic achievement in children, yet its impact cognitive performance among adolescents and young adults remains under-studied. Therefore, this investigation aimed to analyse association a nationwide sample Israeli adolescents.
Abstract Background Existing research on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and astigmatism yields inconsistent results. This study analyses this association in a nationally representative sample of adolescents. Methods retrospective, cross‐sectional included Israeli adolescents who underwent medical assessments before mandatory military service 2011 2022. BMI was categorised based US age‐ sex‐matched percentiles. Astigmatism by magnitude [low‐moderate: 0.75 to <3.00 diopters...
Data regarding the contribution of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts to real-world uptake influenza vaccination remains unclear. This cross-sectional survey-based study among Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers aimed assess impact pandemic and specifically, previous vaccines uptake, on intention vaccinate for during 2021–2022 season. Participants engaged in an online survey addressing history current vaccine-related preferences. The was delivered prior initiation IDF's annual immunization campaign....
Summary Background Previous research on the association between body mass index (BMI) and visual impairment (VI) in youth has reported inconsistent findings. We aimed to investigate this a national cohort of Israeli adolescents. Methods This retrospective, population‐based, cross‐sectional study included 1 697 060 adolescents (56.4% men; mean age 17 years) who underwent mandatory pre‐military service assessments from 1993 2017. BMI was classified based US age‐ sex‐matched percentiles....
ABSTRACT Background Traumatic spinal injuries (TSI) pose a significant life-long burden, impacting both military and civilian populations. Assessing long-term outcomes is crucial for comprehending the enduring consequences of initial insult informing effective prevention management strategies. Most existing studies have narrowly focused on subsets traumatic cord injuries, leaving gap in understanding broader impact severe trauma. This study aims to examine TSIs personnel, who may face unique...
Amblyopia, when not diagnosed at appropriate age, leads to uncorrectable visual impairment with considerable social and financial implications. The aim of this study was assess socio-demographic disparities in amblyopia prevalence among Israeli adolescents, order identify susceptible groups the population.A nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional adolescents examined between 1993 2017. All participants underwent acuity examination data previous medical history documented. Associations...
The application of myopia definition varies considerably within the literature. purpose this study was to examine relationship between different and high definitions resultant prevalence estimates.A population-based cross-sectional 1,588,508 Israeli adolescents assessed for medical fitness before mandatory military service at age 17 years 1993 through 2015. Participants underwent non-cycloplegic autorefraction. Nine seven were examined. Prevalence estimates each calculated compared with...
ABSTRACT Introduction To this date, there is little known about the symptoms, their duration, and occupational implications of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in military population. Decisions regarding implementing precaution measures are based on data deriving from general Moreover, Omicron variant seems to cause a with lesser severity than previous variants. We aimed describe clinical presentation estimate loss workdays due mild COVID-19 during an predominant wave among young, healthy,...
Whether non-syndromic connective tissue hyperlaxity is associated with myopia unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the association between systemic signs and among adolescents.
A healthy 18-year-old female combat cadet sustained an ocular injury while performing upper-body strength exercises as part of the military basic training programme. Rubber bands are used to attenuate force applied by soldiers during these exercises, allowing for a more gradual progression
This report describes a case of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) occurring following cessation terbinafine treatment. A 51-year-old man presented for routine ophthalmic examination. He was treated with oral onychomycosis up to 3 months before the presentation. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed extrafoveal subretinal fluid in both eyes small underlying pigment epithelial detachments. There were no additional relevant findings patient history or ocular diagnosis...