Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Abboud Ibrahim, Almobayed Amr, Medeiros Felipe A

This study found chronic PDE-5 inhibitor use was associated with a lower risk of developing glaucoma suspect status or open-angle glaucoma in men, suggesting a potential protective effect.

Rickels Kaersti L, Chauhan Muhammad Z, Saeedi Osamah J, Kishor Krishna S, Uwaydat Sami H, Bhattacharya Sanjoy K et al.

Diabetic retinopathy significantly increases lifetime OHT/POAG risk in T1DM (5x/4x) and T2DM (2.6x), especially with PDR. This mandates vigilant glaucoma screening and comprehensive ophthalmic management in all diabetic patients, particularly those with DR.

Abboud Ibrahim, Fam Anthony, Almobayed Amr, Guillaume Georges I, ElSheikh Reem H, Lee Richard K et al.

Abdelaal Abdelaziz, Abu Serhan Hashem, Alsaadi Mustafa, Abou Jabal Kamel, Rustam Zainab, Talaparthy Tushar et al.

This meta-analysis found metformin use might modestly reduce glaucoma risk, especially in time-to-event analyses, suggesting a potential preventative strategy for this irreversible blindness.

Abboud Ibrahim, Fam Anthony, Almobayed Amr, Guillaume Georges I, ElSheikh Reem H, Lee Richard K et al.

This study found pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG) significantly increases the risk of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) compared to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), suggesting shared posterior segment vascular susceptibility.

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Alzein Ahmad F, Medeiros Felipe A

Topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for glaucoma were linked to increased risk of new-onset depression, antidepressant use, and anxiety. Clinicians should monitor for these neuropsychiatric side effects.

Sebhat Aron M, Sarhan Hashem Abu, Alfatih Muhammad, Hidad Adam G, Aref Ahmad A, Sayed Mohamed S et al.

Ayoubi Mohammad, Sayed Mohamed S, Khodeiry Mohamed M, Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Lee Richard K

Big data in ophthalmology, using diverse databases, is transforming research by enabling AI, uncovering systemic links, and improving precision medicine for glaucoma and other conditions.

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Shaarawy Tarek

This review found novel implants for childhood glaucoma (e.g., PRESERFLO, PGI) show promising mid-term efficacy and safety, especially for refractory cases, but require more long-term comparative studies.

Estrela Tais, Jeon-Chapman Jacqueline, Zhang Jia Jia, VanderVeen Deborah K, Gaier Eric D, Heidary Gena et al.

Children with optic disc drusen show significant, faster RNFL thinning than glaucoma suspects. This helps clinicians identify rapid progressors and other optic nerve issues.

Sayed Mohamed S, Ayoubi Mohammad, Khodeiry Mohamed M, Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Lee Richard K

Rickels Kaersti L, Chauhan Muhammad Z, Dagi Linda R, Rageh Abdulrahman, Oke Isdin, Phillips Paul H et al.

Childhood glaucoma significantly increases strabismus risk (7-14x higher than controls), with younger age, nystagmus, and amblyopia further elevating risk, highlighting the need for vigilance.

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Eleiwa Taher K, Darwich Rami, Eadie Brennan, Etminan Mahyar, Chauhan Muhammad Z et al.

Chronic oral nitrate use in IHD patients was linked to a reduced risk of open-angle glaucoma, but not ocular hypertension, suggesting a potential protective effect against glaucoma development.

Elwehidy Ahmed S, Abd Elfattah Dina, Hashish Aya M, Chauhan Muhammad Z, Saeed Hajirah N, Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M

Treated congenital glaucoma patients showed worse meibomian gland and tear film health, especially with glaucoma medications or surgery. This highlights the need to monitor ocular surface health in these children.

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Eleiwa Taher K, Dihan Qais A, Chauhan Muhammad Z, Al'Aref Subhi J, Lee Richard K

Statin use was linked to reduced ocular hypertension/glaucoma risk in most racial groups, with varying effects and timing, highlighting racial disparities in treatment response.

Tam Emily K, Ji Marco H, Fayed Alaa E, Sadek Sherin H, Ahmed Nagwa, Dihan Qais et al.

This study found primary congenital glaucoma eyes have reduced peripapillary retinal vascular complexity (fractal dimension) in large vessels and capillaries, suggesting microvascular compromise in this condition.

Rickels Kaersti L, Ghaleb Ramsey, Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Chauhan Muhammad Z, Toma Joseph, Wang Tony et al.

This review details diverse, potentially severe ocular manifestations of cocaine abuse, including glaucoma, emphasizing clinician awareness for early diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

Khodeiry Mohamed M, Yusuf Ramsey, Dorizas Christopher A, Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Sayed Mohamed S, Ruan Merry et al.

SC-TSCPC effectively lowers IOP in pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, offering a relatively safe, repeatable treatment option for medically uncontrolled cases, though further study is warranted.

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Khaled Omar M, Chauhan Muhammad Z, Sayed Mohamed S, Shaarawy Tarek

This study compared Paul vs. Ahmed glaucoma implants in refractory childhood glaucoma, finding both devices comparably effective and safe at one year, offering similar treatment options.

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Aref Ahmad A

This review found moderate exercise and dietary nitric oxide may benefit glaucoma, while certain activities (e.g., heavy lifting, specific yoga), smoking, and air pollution can worsen it.

Serhan Hashem Abu, Ba-Shammakh Saleh A, Hassan Amr K, Sanvicente Carina T, Anter Abdelrahman M, Marchi M Basil et al.

This review found trabeculectomy and tube shunts similarly reduced IOP in uveitic glaucoma, but tubes had more CME/revisions, while trabeculectomy had more cataract progression, guiding surgical choice.

Mandel Mallory, Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Davidson Stefanie L, Rockter Adam, Levin Alex V, Huang Laura C et al.

This study on pediatric TINU found most patients require aggressive immunosuppression, including biologics, for uveitis control. Screen children with bilateral anterior uveitis for TINU.

Dihan Qais, Chauhan Muhammad Z, Eleiwa Taher K, Hassan Amr K, Sallam Ahmed B, Khouri Albert S et al.

LLMs generated high-quality, accurate, and readable childhood glaucoma education materials, with ChatGPT-4 best at achieving target readability, suggesting utility for patient education.

Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Hassan Amr K, Elsaman Ahmed S, Azhari Jamal O, VanderVeen Deborah K, Abdelnaem Salah et al.

This meta-analysis found transscleral and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation effectively reduce intraocular pressure and medications in childhood glaucoma, offering valuable treatment options often requiring multiple sessions.

Chauhan Muhammad Z, Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M, Kishor Krishna S, Sanvicente Carina T, Ali Arsalan A, Sallam Ahmed B et al.

This study found primary open-angle glaucoma significantly increases diabetic retinopathy risk in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need for vigilant screening in these patients.