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Fulltext Bilateral Serous Retinal Detachment in Pregnancy

Phang DSK, Ariffin N, Abd Aziz H, Vendargon FM, Sonny Teo KS

Cureus, 2022 Oct;14(10):e30019.
PMID: 36348857 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30019

Serous retinal detachment is a rare complication of pregnancy. A 30-year-old primigravida with preeclampsia presented with bilateral blurring of vision and metamorphopsia for a one-week duration. She was referred by the Obstetrics and Gynecology department for visual assessment. Her best corrected visual acuity was 6/7.5 in both eyes. Fundus examination revealed bilateral serous retinal detachment involving maculae. She was treated conservatively and her blood pressure normalized after delivery. There was a partial resolution of subretinal fluid one-month post-delivery and a complete resolution of subretinal fluid three months later. Her final best corrected visual acuity was 6/6 and N5 in both eyes. The management of serous retinal detachment is conservative with a good visual outcome.
Fulltext A Rare Complication of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

Phang DSK, Ettikan JV, Abd Aziz H, Vendargon FM, Sonny Teo KS

Cureus, 2023 Mar;15(3):e35693.
PMID: 37012964 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35693

Retrobulbar optic neuritis is a rare complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). We report a case of a 27-year-old man who presented with a progressive left blurring of vision for one week. A history of vesicular rashes in the left trigeminal nerve area preceded his condition. On examination, we noted that his left eye visual acuity was hand movement, and his optic nerve function was reduced. Findings from examining the anterior segment and intraocular pressure were unremarkable. The fundus examination results were normal. A blood investigation was positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). MRI showed hyperintense features of the intraorbital segment of the optic nerve in the T2-weighted image. An abnormal high signal on a T2 weighted image may be present, which may be a clue for varicella zoster associated complications, such as HZO-related optic neuritis. Therefore, a diagnosis of retrobulbar optic neuritis was made, and antiviral treatment was initiated. He received two weeks of IV acyclovir and switched to the oral route for one month. After the completion of the treatment, his visual acuity remained the same.
Evaluation of educational intervention on knowledge and awareness regarding glaucoma among working adults in northeast of Malaysia

Chong WK, Phang DSK, Mohd Ismail I, Siti-Azrin AH, Liza-Sharmini AT, Azhany Y

Med J Malaysia, 2024 Nov;79(6):770-776.
PMID: 39614797

INTRODUCTION: To determine the level of good awareness and knowledge on glaucoma and their associated factors as well as the effectiveness of the glaucoma educational intervention among the working adults in northeast of Malaysia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Participants from the governmental departments were recruited and divided into intervention group and control group. A translated and validated questionnaire on awareness and knowledge related to glaucoma were used. Educational interventions were given for both groups. Post-test assessments were completed at one month and three months post intervention.
RESULTS: A total of 202 participants enrolled for the study (102 intervention group and 100 control group). 64.9% of the participants were aware of glaucoma and 49% of the participants had good knowledge score on glaucoma. Higher educational attainments (bachelor and diploma holders) were the only factors significantly associated with good glaucoma knowledge (p <0.001). There was significant increase in the proportion of good glaucoma knowledge in the intervention group one month after the educational intervention (p < 0.001) and the effect persisted after three months (p < 0.003). There was also significantly higher proportion of good post-test glaucoma knowledge between intervention and control group (p = 0.003).
CONCLUSION: Although the public was well aware of glaucoma, there was relatively little understanding of the condition. Educational interventions can be effective to bridge the gap in promoting the glaucoma awareness and better understanding of glaucoma.

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