International Journal of Ophthalmic PathologyISSN: 2324-8599

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Al-Wadaani FA Author

Subjects of specialization
Ophthalmology

Affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Eastern Province-Saudi Arabia

Biography

Fahd Al Wadaani is from Department of Ophthalmology at College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Eastern Province-Saudi Arabia. Fahd Al Wadaani 11 research works with 138 citations and 10538 reads. His research interest are Frontalis Sling Surgery, Ptosis, Ophthalmoplegia.


Publications

Research Article Open Access

Frontalis Sling Surgery Using DCR Silicon Stents for Correction of Ptosis with Poor Levator Action: Single-Centre Experience from Saudi Arabia

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Al-Wadaani FA

Background: When levator function is poor or absent, frontalis sling is one of the preferred methods of treatment of ptosis. Various materials have been used for frontalis slings with varying results.
Aim: To find an effective, easily available and, lasting frontalis sling material with minimal complications.
Materials and Methods: Retrospective study in which DCR Silicone stents were used for brow suspension in cases of ptosis with poor Levator action (less than 5 mm) in the form of a single rhomboid like in FOX method with slight modification, done between 2012 to 2016.
Results: Retrospectively all the records of these patients were retrieved and the surgical results stud... view moreĀ»

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