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Fulltext Hazards of complementary and alternative medicine

Chong VH, Yaakub AB

Singapore Med J, 2007 Jun;48(6):592; author reply 593.
PMID: 17538765
Fulltext Full thickness macular hole: Early intervention is an important factor in visual prognosis

Ng HK, Yaakub A, Ong LB

Malays Fam Physician, 2014;9(3):42-8.
PMID: 26425305 MyJurnal

Full thickness macular hole is an eye disease, which can cause permanent visual impairment. Current advancement in vitreoretinal surgery has high success rates in repairing them, leading to a significant visual improvement, especially if patient presents early. In this article, three cases of idiopathic full thickness macular hole with different visual outcomes have been presented. All cases were referred by the primary care practitioners and had undergone macular hole surgery with the same vitreoretinal surgeon. The visual outcome was best in the patient who had the earliest presentation and referral. Early detection and referral of these patients is vital so that early surgical intervention can be carried out to improve their vision.
Fulltext The Clinical Profile of Unilateral and Bilateral Optic Disc Swelling in a Tertiary Center in Northern Malaysia

Abdul Aziz AM, Ismail AS, Yaakub A

Cureus, 2022 Oct;14(10):e30572.
PMID: 36415408 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30572

Background Optic disc swelling (ODS) is a pathological condition with a variety of causes, including optic neuritis (ON), anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, and papilledema. Determining the causes of ODS is critical due to the possibilities of vision- or life-threatening diseases, such as space-occupying lesions. This study aimed to investigate the clinical profile of unilateral and bilateral ODS in Penang Hospital, Malaysia. Methodology This retrospective, descriptive study was conducted in Penang Hospital. Medical records of patients who were diagnosed with ODS from June 2018 until June 2020 in Penang Hospital Eye Emergency Clinic were reviewed. We excluded patients who defaulted on subsequent three months of follow up and those with pseudo-ODS. Results ODS was diagnosed in 43 patients who were all included in the study. Majority were females 55.8% (n = 24), with age ranging from 16 to 78 years. ON contributed most (41.9%, n = 18), followed by non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) (34.9%, n = 15), and papilledema (9.3%, n = 4). Other causes (14%, n = 6) included diabetic papillitis (n = 1), hypertensive retinopathy (n = 1), and central retinal vein occlusion (n = 4). Poor mean initial visual acuity was seen in patients with ON (1.07 ± 0.68) and NA-AION (1.33 ± 0.67). ON showed better final visual outcomes compared to NA-AION at the one-year follow-up. Conclusions ON and NA-AION were identified as the two most common causes of ODS in Penang Hospital for both unilateral and bilateral presentations. Most cases presented with poor initial visual acuity. After one year of follow-up, good visual recovery was seen in ON cases compared to other cases. These results were comparable with studies conducted in other Asian counties.
Fulltext Lockdown: The Impact on Management of Glaucoma in a Suburban Tertiary Centre in Malaysia

Sidhu JK, Yaakub A, Ahmad Tajudin LS

Cureus, 2023 Jan;15(1):e34412.
PMID: 36874736 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34412

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill in 2020. Many countries have imposed lockdowns, known as the movement-control order (MCO) in Malaysia, to prevent transmission of the disease.
AIM: The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the MCO on the management of glaucoma patients in a suburban tertiary hospital.
METHODOLOGY: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 194 glaucoma patients between June 2020 and August 2020 in the glaucoma clinic at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. We evaluated the patients' treatment, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, and potential signs of progression. We compared the results with those of their last clinic visits prior to the MCO.
RESULTS: We studied 94 (48.5%) male and 100 (51.5%) female glaucoma patients with a mean age of 65 ± 13.7. The mean duration between pre-MCO and post-MCO follow-up was 26.4 ± 6.7 weeks. There was a significant increase in the number of patients with deterioration of visual acuity, and one patient lost his vision after the MCO. There was also a significant elevation of the mean IOP of the right eye: pre-MCO, 16.7 ± 7.8 mmHg, compared to post-MCO, 17.7 ± 8.8 mmHg (p = 0.027). The cup-to-disc ratio (CDR) for the right eye increased significantly from pre-MCO, 0.72 ± 0.18, to 0.74 ± 0.19 post-MCO (p < 0.001). However, there were no significant changes in IOP or CDR in the left eye. Twenty-four patients (12.4%) missed medications during the MCO period, and 35 patients (18%) required additional topical medications due to the progression of the disease. Only one patient (0.5%) required admission due to uncontrolled IOP.
CONCLUSION: Lockdown, as a preventive step in the COVID-19 pandemic, indirectly caused the progression of glaucoma and uncontrolled IOP.
Fulltext Orbital Cellulitis Secondary to Dental Abscess in Children

Abdul Satar H, Yaakub A, Md Shukri N, Ahmad Tajudin LS

Cureus, 2021 Apr 09;13(4):e14392.
PMID: 33981511 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14392

Paediatric orbital cellulitis is a potential sight- and life-threatening condition. It is a serious infection in children that can result in significant complications, including blindness, cavernous sinus thrombosis, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, meningitis, subdural empyema, and brain abscess. Of the patients with orbital cellulitis, 17% died from meningitis, and 20% of the survivors had permanent loss of vision. Therefore, the potential for sight- and life-threatening complications makes prompt diagnosis and early treatment very important. We report here a case of a two-year-old girl who presented with a three-day history of left periorbital swelling, preceded by left upper perioral swelling that extended upward to the left cheek and left lower lid and was associated with low-grade fever. The patient had been admitted and was treated as having left preseptal with facial cellulitis; the patient was started on intravenous amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (200 mg three times per day dose), and chloramphenicol ointment was applied to the periorbital area. On day 3, the condition worsened, and dental examination showed multiple dental caries, upper gum swelling and abscess, and mobility of teeth 61 and 62 (two baby teeth). Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of the orbit, paranasal, and brain showed a left periosteal abscess collection extending to the inferomedial region of the orbit. Examination and tooth extraction were performed under general anesthesia. The intraoperative results showed the presence of a left upper gum abscess, which was possibly the primary source of infection. Clinical improvement was observed postoperatively. Orbital cellulitis can be a complication of a dental abscess. This case emphasizes the importance of primary tooth care in children. A lack of care can result in fatal complications.
Fulltext Traumatic optic neuropathy: a review of 24 patients

Lee KF, Muhd Nor NI, Yaakub A, Wan Hitam WH

Int J Ophthalmol, 2010;3(2):175-8.
PMID: 22553547 DOI: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2010.02.20

To evaluate the clinical presentations of traumatic optic neuropathy and to assess the visual outcome of three groups of patients managed differently (conservative, intravenous corticosteroids only and combination of intravenous and oral corticosteroids) at an academic tertiary care referral centre.
Fulltext Comparing the Effectiveness and Adherence between Fixed and Non-Fixed Dorzolamide/Timolol Maleate in Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Rasid NK, Gurusamy SM, Ahmad Tajuddin LS, Yaakub A

Malays J Med Sci, 2023 Jun;30(3):103-111.
PMID: 37425383 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2023.30.3.9

INTRODUCTION: Glaucoma is an irreversible chronic eye disease in which intraocular pressure (IOP) control is important. This study aimed to assess the IOP-lowering effects and adherence scores between fixed combination dorzolamide/timolol maleate (FCDT) and non-fixed combination dorzolamide and timolol XE (NFDT) in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) patients.
METHODS: A randomised controlled trial in a parallel, single-blinded study involving 60 OAG patients was conducted. The patients were randomised into FCDT or NFDT based on a block randomisation technique. A pre-study run-in with Gutt timolol was administered for two weeks. IOP was assessed at baseline, month 1 and month 3, with a bottle weight measurement at month 3.
RESULTS: Only 55 OAG patients were analysed, with 8.4% dropping out. A statistically significant mean IOP reduction was observed in each group from baseline to month 1 (FCDT: mean difference [MD] = 4.93, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.00, 5.86); NFDT: MD = 4.92, 95% CI = 4.024, 5.82) and from baseline to month 3 (FCDT: MD 5.17, 95% CI = 4.19, 6.15; NFDT: MD = 4.85, 95% CI = 3.874, 5.82). The overall FCDT mean IOP was significantly lower by 1.02 mmHg (95% CI = -2.01, -0.02) than NFDT (F(1, 53) = 4.19; P = 0.046). A significant interaction was observed between time and treatment at month 3, with the mean IOP for FCDT being lower by 1.22 mg than for NFDT (P = 0.037). The mean adherence score was significantly higher in the FCDT group than in the NFDT group (t stat (df) = 3.88 (53); P < 0.001). The reduction in IOP between the groups became non-significant after adherence was adjusted (F(1, 52) = 2.45; P = 0.124).
CONCLUSION: Both drugs showed a decrease in IOP but more so in FCDT. However, no difference was found in terms of medication adherence. An emphasis on treatment compliance is needed.
Fulltext Infectious Sclerouveitis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Probable Case of Simultaneous Ocular Tuberculosis and Toxoplasmosis

Chong WK, Khoo Kah Kuen K, Mun-Wei L, Ismail AS, Yaakub A

Cureus, 2022 Nov;14(11):e31726.
PMID: 36569731 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31726

Simultaneous infections of tuberculosis and toxoplasmosis are uncommon in immunocompetent patients. We report a case of a 30-year-old male who presented with right eye redness and blurring of vision for one month. The visual acuities were hand movement and Snellen 20/30 in the right and left eyes, respectively. Panuveitis and scleritis were found in the right eye, together with dense vitritis and a large choroidal lesion that extended from the inferonasal to the superotemporal quadrants. B-scan ultrasonography of the right eye showed a choroidal detachment with scleral thickening and subtenon fluid. His IgM anti-Toxoplasma antibody was detected, and his QuantiFERON Gold testing was positive. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the orbit revealed an enhancing intraocular mass at the lateral and inferior aspects of the right globe. The diagnosis of right eye sclerouveitis with presumed tuberculosis and toxoplasmosis co-infections was made. He was treated with a course of oral azithromycin and anti-tubercular therapy along with systemic prednisolone and a topical steroid. The treatment reduced the inflammation; however, the patient suffered from a sequela of chronic uveitis with prolonged hypotony. Medical treatment alone may be insufficient in treating severe infective sclerouveitis, hence surgical intervention might be warranted to provide favorable clinical outcomes.
Fulltext Evaluation of Anatomical and Functional Outcome of Epiretinal Membrane Surgery in Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane Patients

Ngoo QZ, Thamotaran T, Yaakub A, Noordin Z, Mei Li JF

Cureus, 2023 Feb;15(2):e34538.
PMID: 36879699 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34538

Objective To evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of an idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM) between the observation group and intervention group at six months postoperative. Design Prospective cohort study. Participants Patients who met the clinical diagnosis of idiopathic ERM in the age frame of 18-80 years; patients with reduced visual acuity (VA), with best corrected VA of 0.2 LogMar or worse, with symptoms of significant metamorphopsia, who visited our center from June 2021 to June 2022. Methods All idiopathic ERM patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected. The data recorded included the year of ERM diagnosis, duration of symptoms, age at diagnosis, gender, ethnicity, and presence of other ocular pathologies. Corrected VA, lens status, ERM configuration, and central subfield mean thickness (CST) in spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), ellipsoid zone integrity (EZ), and disorganized retinal inner layer (DRIL) were recorded for all patients at diagnosis, as well as 3 and 6 months after diagnosis for non-operated patients. For patients who underwent surgery (pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), internal limiting membrane (ILM), and ERM peel), data were recorded similarly with additional data on the type of surgery (vitrectomy or combined phaco vitrectomy) and the development of intra or post-surgical complications. Patients receive information on the symptoms associated with ERM, treatment options, and disease progression. After counseling, the patient makes informed consent to the treatment plan. Patients are seen in the 3rd and 6th month from diagnosis. Combined phaco vitrectomy is performed if there is also significant lens opacity. Main outcome measures VA, CST, EZ, and DRIL at diagnosis and 6 months. Results Sixty subjects (30 interventional and 30 observational arms) were recruited for this study. The mean age in the intervention and observation groups was 62.70 and 64.10 years, respectively. Most ERM patients were female in the intervention group compared to males with 55.2% and 45.2% respectively. The mean pre-op CST was 410.03 μm in the intervention group compared to the pre-op CST 357.13 μm observation group. There were significantly different among groups in pre-op CST (p=0.009) using the independent T-test. Furthermore, the mean difference and 95% confidence interval in post-op CST were -69.67 (-99.17, -40.17). There were significant differences among groups in post-op CST (p<0.001) using the independent T-test. Meanwhile, there is no significant association of DRIL between both groups (p=0.23), with 95% CI of mean difference (-0.13, -0.01) using repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. There was a significant association of EZ integrity between groups (p=<0.001), 95% CI of mean difference: (-0.13, -0.01) using a repeated measure ANOVA test. Furthermore, the mean post-op VA between pre and post-op VA was significantly different (p<0.001), with a 95% CI of mean difference (-0.85, -0.28). Finally, there is a significant factor association between the duration of ERM and post-op VA (b=.023, 95% CI .001, .05, p<0.05) with our patients. Conclusion ERM surgery has shown positive outcomes on anatomical and functional aspects with minimal safety-related risks. It is evident that a longer duration of ERM does give a minimal impact on the outcome. SD-OCT biomarkers, such as CST, EZ, and DRIL, can be used as reliable prognosticators in decision-making for surgical intervention.
Fulltext Clinical Audit on Badminton-Related Ocular Injuries in a Tertiary Hospital in Malaysia

Mohd Rasidin AH, Muhammad-Ikmal MK, Raja Omar RN, Yaakub A, Ahmad Tajudin LS

Cureus, 2022 Oct;14(10):e30769.
PMID: 36447729 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30769

Background Badminton-related ocular injuries are among the commonest causes of blunt trauma to the eye, which can lead to significant damage to the ocular structures. This study aimed to assess the clinical presentations, complications, and visual outcomes of patients who sustained ocular injuries related to badminton treated in a single tertiary center in Malaysia. Materials and methods A retrospective clinical audit was conducted in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Malaysia, involving patients diagnosed with ocular injuries related to badminton, either as players or spectators, between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2017. The demographic data, mechanism of injury, and clinical presentation were recorded. In addition, visual acuity, anterior and posterior segment, and intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements were recorded at the initial presentation and at the present recruitment period. Management at the initial presentation was also obtained and recorded. The final visual outcome and complications were based on the finding of the most recent follow-up. Visual acuity was categorized as follows: mild or no visual impairment (6/18 or better), moderate and severe visual impairment (<6/18 and worse). Results A total of 23 patients (23 eyes) were included in this clinical audit. The average age was 24 years, with a range of 6-56 years, with the highest incidence occurring at the age of 20 years old and younger. The majority of the injuries were sustained during the single-player game. All the injuries were caused by shuttlecock hits. In 18 cases (78%), the trauma was caused by an opponent, in four cases (17%) by a partner, and in one case involving a bystander. Most of the patients in this series were not using any protective eyewear while playing the game 96% (22). Most injuries (22 eyes) involved the anterior segment, with hyphaema as the commonest clinical presentation. The mean IOP at presentation was 23.5 (11.2) mmHg. Angle recession was detected as early as one-week post initial presentation in 17 eyes. Commotio retinae (5 eyes) and vitreous hemorrhage (4 eyes) were the common posterior segment findings. There were eight eyes with visual acuity of worse than 6/18 at the initial presentation, but only three eyes had poor final visual acuity. There was a statistically significant improvement in visual acuity at the last follow-up compared to the initial presentation (Fisher's exact test) (p=0.032). Conclusion Ocular injuries related to badminton is common and cause a detrimental effect on the long-term visual outcome. Traumatic hyphaema and commotio retinae are the most common presenting signs related to poor visual outcomes. Therefore, protective eyewear and promoting awareness of badminton-related ocular injuries are essential to prevent monocular blindness in young adults.
Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Presenting with Oculomotor Ophthalmoplegia and Distal Myopathy

Tevaraj JM, Li Min ET, Mohd Noor RA, Yaakub A, Wan Hitam WH

Case Rep Ophthalmol Med, 2016;2016:1701509.
PMID: 27738538

Neurofibromatosis type 2 usually presents with bilateral acoustic schwannomas. We highlight the rare presentation of neurofibromatosis initially involving third nerve. A 23-year-old Malay female presented with left eye drooping of the upper lid and limitation of upward movement for 8 years. It was associated with right-sided body weakness, change in voice, and hearing disturbance in the right ear for the past 2 years. On examination, there was mild ptosis and limitation of movement superiorly in the left eye. Both eyes had posterior subcapsular cataract. Fundoscopy showed generalised optic disc swelling in both eyes. She also had palsy of the right vocal cord, as well as the third and eighth nerve. There was wasting of the distal muscles of her right hand, with right-sided decreased muscle power. Pedunculated cutaneous lesions were noted over her body and scalp. MRI revealed bilateral acoustic and trigeminal schwannomas with multiple extra-axial lesions and intradural extramedullary nodules. Patient was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 2 and planned for craniotomy and tumour debulking, but she declined treatment. Neurofibromatosis type 2 may uncommonly present with isolated ophthalmoplegia, so a thorough physical examination and a high index of suspicion are required to avoid missing this condition.
Ocular surface infections in northeastern state of malaysia: a 10-year review of bacterial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility

Rahman ZA, Harun A, Hasan H, Mohamed Z, Noor SS, Deris ZZ, et al.

Eye Contact Lens, 2013 Sep;39(5):355-60.
PMID: 23982472 DOI: 10.1097/ICL.0b013e3182a3026b

Ocular surface infections that include infections of conjunctiva, adnexa, and cornea have the potential risk of causing blindness within a given population. Empirical antibiotic therapy is usually initiated based on epidemiological data of common causative agents. Thus, the aims of this study were to determine the bacterial agents and their susceptibility patterns of isolates from ocular surface specimens in our hospital.
Fulltext Effect of physical activity on severity of primary angle closure glaucoma

Chong Seong NT, Yaakub A, Jalil RA, Tirmandas Vn K, A/P Sandragasu T, Noor JBM, et al.

Ther Adv Ophthalmol, 2019 07 29;11:2515841419864855.
PMID: 31384724 DOI: 10.1177/2515841419864855

Objective: To determine the association between physical activity and severity of primary angle closure glaucoma in Malay patients.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 150 primary angle closure glaucoma patients between April 2014 and August 2016. Using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the physical activity status was assessed and divided into three categories: mild, moderate and heavy physical activity. The duration of physical activity and corresponding minimum energy requirements were calculated. Ocular examination was performed including Humphrey visual field 24-2 analysis assessment. Based on two consecutive reliable Humphrey visual fields, the severity of glaucoma was scored according to modified Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study and classified as mild (0-5), moderate (6-11) and severe (12-20). Association between physical activity and Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study score was determined with multiple linear regression analysis.
Results: A total of 150 Malay patients with primary angle closure glaucoma were included (50 patients with mild, 50 with moderate and 50 with severe glaucoma). Physical activity showed inverse association with the severity of primary angle closure glaucoma. After calculating adjustments for age, sex, duration of glaucoma, body mass index, systemic co-morbidities, family history of glaucoma, myopia and educational status [adjusted b -3.41, 95% confidence interval (-5.23, -1.59), p
Fulltext ABCC5, a gene that influences the anterior chamber depth, is associated with primary angle closure glaucoma

Nongpiur ME, Khor CC, Jia H, Cornes BK, Chen LJ, Qiao C, et al.

PLoS Genet, 2014 Mar;10(3):e1004089.
PMID: 24603532 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1004089

Anterior chamber depth (ACD) is a key anatomical risk factor for primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). We conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on ACD to discover novel genes for PACG on a total of 5,308 population-based individuals of Asian descent. Genome-wide significant association was observed at a sequence variant within ABCC5 (rs1401999; per-allele effect size = -0.045 mm, P = 8.17 × 10(-9)). This locus was associated with an increase in risk of PACG in a separate case-control study of 4,276 PACG cases and 18,801 controls (per-allele OR = 1.13 [95% CI: 1.06-1.22], P = 0.00046). The association was strengthened when a sub-group of controls with open angles were included in the analysis (per-allele OR = 1.30, P = 7.45 × 10(-9); 3,458 cases vs. 3,831 controls). Our findings suggest that the increase in PACG risk could in part be mediated by genetic sequence variants influencing anterior chamber dimensions.
Fulltext Genome-wide association analyses identify three new susceptibility loci for primary angle closure glaucoma

Vithana EN, Khor CC, Qiao C, Nongpiur ME, George R, Chen LJ, et al.

Nat Genet, 2012 Oct;44(10):1142-1146.
PMID: 22922875 DOI: 10.1038/ng.2390

Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is a major cause of blindness worldwide. We conducted a genome-wide association study including 1,854 PACG cases and 9,608 controls across 5 sample collections in Asia. Replication experiments were conducted in 1,917 PACG cases and 8,943 controls collected from a further 6 sample collections. We report significant associations at three new loci: rs11024102 in PLEKHA7 (per-allele odds ratio (OR)=1.22; P=5.33×10(-12)), rs3753841 in COL11A1 (per-allele OR=1.20; P=9.22×10(-10)) and rs1015213 located between PCMTD1 and ST18 on chromosome 8q (per-allele OR=1.50; P=3.29×10(-9)). Our findings, accumulated across these independent worldwide collections, suggest possible mechanisms explaining the pathogenesis of PACG.

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