Publications & Research
Research & Surgical Innovations
Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy has presented his surgical research at conferences of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the world's leading scientific authority in ophthalmology, and has developed two surgical techniques published on the Academy's educational platform.
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) in Corneas With Prior Refractive Surgery: Visual Results, Topography Changes, and Complications
Authors
Mark A. Terry MD*, Michael D. Straiko MD*, Peter B. Veldman MD, Ahmad Mohammad Alshaarawy MD, Zachary Mayko MS
Conference
AAO 2014 Annual Meeting (with European Society of Ophthalmology) — McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
October 18-21, 2014 | Poster #30039964
Abstract
Objective: To study the outcomes and complications of DMEK corneal transplantation in eyes with prior LASIK or radial keratotomy (RK).
Results: Visual acuity improved from 20/41 to 20/24 (P=0.026). Astigmatism changed between 0.9 and 3.2 diopters.
Conclusion: DMEK improves vision in eyes with prior refractive surgery, but correcting the edema may reveal unexpected changes in corneal topography.
Surgical Innovations Published by the AAO
The Smart Splash Technique
A surgical innovation that improves the opening and positioning of the corneal graft during DALK procedures — a technique that reduces operating time and increases the success rate.
Corneal Graft Exchange Technique After DALK
An advanced surgical method for exchanging a previously transplanted DALK corneal graft — an innovation that provides a solution for complex cases.
Research Published in ARVO — IOVS
Research Published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
A peer-reviewed scientific publication under the auspices of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) — one of the world's most established research platforms.
Peer-Reviewed Research Published in PubMed — October 2024
Thyroid gland dysfunction and keratoconus
Thyroid gland dysfunction and its relationship to keratoconus — a multicenter comparative study
Authors
Omar M. Said, Mohammed Iqbal, Ahmed El-Massry, Mervat Elshabrawy Elgharieb, Mohamed Mady, Ahmed M. Sharawy (Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza), Khaled Abdelaziz
Journal
Medical Hypothesis, Discovery and Innovation in Ophthalmology — Vol 13, Issue 3, Pages 104–111
October 2024 · DOI: 10.51329/mehdiophthal1501 · PMID: 39507808 · PMCID: PMC11537235
Abstract
Objective: To study the relationship between thyroid gland dysfunction (TGD) and keratoconus in 200 eyes from thyroid dysfunction patients versus 200 control eyes.
Results:Keratoconus appeared in 7.5% of the TGD group compared to 0.5% in the control group (P<0.0001). 93% of keratoconus cases in the TGD group were accompanied by hyperthyroidism. The TGD group also showed marked corneal thinning, elevated Kmax values, and increased Belin/Ambrósio values.
Conclusion: Thyroid gland dysfunction is associated with a corneal deformation pattern resembling subclinical keratoconus — warranting corneal screening for thyroid dysfunction patients, especially those with hyperthyroidism.
Fellowship & Training
Cornea Clinical & Research Fellowship
Devers Eye Institute — Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, USA
Intensive clinical and research training under the supervision of Professor Mark A. Terry and Dr. Michael D. Straiko— global pioneers of DMEK and DSAEK techniques. Devers Eye Institute is one of the world's most established corneal surgery centers (Wikipedia).
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