Retinopathy as a predictor of other diabetic complications

AMA El-Asrar, KA Al-Rubeaan, SA Al-Amro… - International …, 2001 - Springer
Purpose: Early predictors of diabetic complications may aid in the prevention and/or
management of these complications. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the …

[HTML][HTML] Practical guidelines for screening and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity in Saudi Arabia

SA Al Amro, F Al Aql, S Al Hajar, H Al Dhibi… - Saudi Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the leading causes of bilateral blindness in
childhood. Early detection and effective treatment can prevent blindness. Efficient and timely …

Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy among Saudi diabetics

AM Abu El-Asrar, KA Al-Rubeaan, SA Al-Amro… - International …, 1998 - Springer
Purpose: To describe the incidence of, and risk factors associated with, diabetic retinopathy
in diabetic persons assessed at a Saudi diabetes centre. Methods: Five hundred and two …

Comparison between central corneal thickness measurements by oculus pentacam and ultrasonic pachymetry

HS Al-Mezaine, SA Al-Amro, D Kangave… - International …, 2008 - Springer
Purpose To compare the accuracy of central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements by the
oculus pentacam scheimpflug system, with those obtained with the DGH ultrasound …

Recent advances in understanding the biochemical and molecular mechanism of diabetic retinopathy

MS Ola, MI Nawaz, MM Siddiquei, S Al-Amro… - Journal of Diabetes and …, 2012 - Elsevier
One of the major complications in patients with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy (DR), a
leading cause of blindness worldwide. It takes several years before any clinical signs of …

Risk factors for acute retinopathy of prematurity

SA Al-Amro, TM Al-Kharfi, AA Thabit… - Comprehensive …, 2007 - Springer
We prospectively studied the risk factors and the incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
in 195 consecutive preterm infants. Birth weight and duration of mechanical ventilation …

The relationship between central corneal thickness and degree of myopia among Saudi adults

…, A Sadaawy, TA Wehaib, SA Al-Amro - International …, 2009 - Springer
Purpose To determine the relationship between central corneal thickness (CCT) and myopia
among Saudi adults. Methods In a prospective study, the CCT of 982 myopic eyes and 158 …

Expression of angiogenic and fibrogenic factors in proliferative vitreoretinal disorders

…, PE Van den Steen, SA Al-Amro… - International …, 2007 - Springer
Purpose To investigate the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in the
retina of human subjects with diabetes mellitus, and CTGF, CD105, and gelatinase B in …

[PDF][PDF] Retinopathy of prematurity at a university hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

SA Al-Amro, TM Al-Kharfi, AA Thabit… - Saudi medical …, 2003 - researchgate.net
Conclusions: Incidence of ROP in our patients in comparable to other reports. Screening for
ROP should be carried out for all preterms of< 1500 g birth weight. Such screening …

Retinal detachment after posterior segment intraocular foreign body injuries

AM Abu El-Asrar, SA Al-Amro, NM Khan… - International …, 1998 - Springer
Purpose: To identify the risk factors for retinal detachment after posterior segment intraocular
foreign body (IOFB) injuries and to study the association between the development of …