R Limaiem

Faculté de médecine de Tunis

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[Prevalence and risk factors of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a Tunisian hospital population].

PubMed (2012)

El Matri L R. Bouraoui A. Chebil F. Kort R Limaiem

To describe the prevalence and the risk factors for the age related macular degeneration (AMD) in a Tunisian hospital population.A total of 2204 subjects 50 years of age and older were enrolled in a prospective study conducted between august 2004 and February 2009. Medical history was reviewed. Subjects underwent a complete ophthalmic examination, including best corrected visual acuity and slit lamp biomicroscopy with fundus examination. Fundus photography and fluorescein angiography were performed if clinical features of AMD were observed on fundus examination. Cases were classified in early and late stages of AMD.The prevalence of late AMD was higher than early AMD. Significant risk factors are age, male gender, smoking, excessive sunlight exposure and poor consumption of fish. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dyslipimia were not significantly associated to a high prevalence of AMD.AMD is a multifactorial disease. In our Tunisian hospital population, the prevalence of AMD was higher than in the Europeen population. It can be explained by genetic differences or risk factors. Age, cigarette smoking and sunlight exposure were associated with increasing prevalence of AMD in Tunisia.

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[Epidemiologic study of hyperopia in schoolchildren in Tunisia].

PubMed (2014)

A. Chebil L Jeddidi N. Chaker Fedra Kort M. Bouladi

To study the epidemiological profile and the degree of severity of hyperopia in Tunisia primary school and to assess its effect on school performance.A cross-sectional, descriptive survey was conducted among 6-14 aged Tunisian children attending primary urban and rural schools. A total of 6192 children were selected using stratified random cluster sampling. Cycloplegic refractive error was measured among all children with uncorrected visual acuity less than 9/10 or signs of astheniopia. Hyperopia was defined as spherical equivalent (SE) 2.0 diopters (D). We have also searched a possible relation between degree of severity of hyperopia and school performance.The prevalence of hyperopia was 2.61%. The spherical equivalent mean was + 3.73 ± 0.94 D. The mean age was 9.67 ± 0.44 years. This prevalence was 2.77% in boys and 2.47% in girls. 3.13% of students were living in urban areas and 1.42% in rural areas. The hyperopia rate decreased significantly with age (p = 0.021), but it was not significantly related to gender (p=0.54). The difference in the prevalence of hyperopia between urban and rural areas was not statistically significant (p = 0.067). There was no significant association between the degree of severity of hyperopia and school performance (p=0.41).In our study, the prevalence of hyperopia among schoolage children in Tunisia was 2.61%.The identification of this refractive error and its correction as soon as possible would ensure these children better visual comfort and a better education.

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Characteristics of astigmatism in a population of Tunisian school-children

Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology (2015)

A. Chebil L. Jedidi Nibrass Chaker Fedra Kort R Limaiem

To evaluate the characteristics of astigmatism in a cross-sectional study of schoolchildren in Tunisia.A random cluster design was used to recruit children from primary schools across urban and rural settings in Tunisia, from 2008 to 2010. A total of 6192 students aged 6-14-years old were enrolled. All students whose uncorrected visual acuity was worse than 20/20 underwent a complete ophthalmic examination. Astigmatism was defined as the cylinder power of 0.75 diopter (D) or greater.The prevalence of astigmatism was 6.67%. Mean cylinder power was - 1.89 ± 0.79D. The prevalence of astigmatism increased statistically significantly with age (P = 0.032). The prevalence of astigmatism was not significantly related to gender (P = 0.051). Of those with cylinder, 63.6%, 17.8%, and 18.6% schoolchildren had with with-the-rule, against-the-rule, and oblique astigmatism, respectively. ATR astigmatism was significantly higher in males (P = 0.033). There was no significant association between the student's area of residence and astigmatism (P = 0.059).Comparisons with other studies show that the prevalence of astigmatism in Tunisia is higher than in some countries. The prevalence of astigmatism increased with age but not gender. The majority of schoolchildren had with-the-rule astigmatism.

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Bevacizumab Injection in Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Associated with Poor Initial Visual Acuity

Journal of Ophthalmology (2011)

L. El Matri R. Bouraoui A. Chebil Fedra Kort M. Bouladi

Purpose. To evaluate functional and anatomic effects of intravitreal bevacizumab in patients with neovascular AMD and initial low visual acuity. Methods. Retrospective case series of 38 eyes with neovascular AMD and initial visual acuity of 20/200 or less, treated with intravitreal bevacizumab injection. Results. Mean followup was 14.1 months ± 7.1 (range: 5 to 24 months). Mean logMAR vision at baseline was 1.38 logMAR ± 0.33, at 6 months was 1.14 logMAR ± 0.37 (P = 0.001) and at 12 months was 1.22 logMar ± 0.33 (P = 0.004). Mean baseline central retinal thickness was 431 μm ± 159.7 at 6 months was 293.43 μm ± 122.79 (P = 10(-4)) and at 12 months was 293.1 μm ± 130 (P = 0.004). Visual acuity improved in both patients with or without prior PDT treatment. Conclusions. Intravitreal bevacizumab injection may increase the chance of visual acuity gain in neovascular AMD even in cases with initial low visual acuity.

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[Clinical characteristics and therapeutic challenges of retinal detachment in highly myopic eyes].

PubMed (2012)

L El Matri A. Chebil F. Mghaieth N. Chaker R Limaiem

To evaluate the clinical characteristics and therapeutic challenges of retinal detachment in highly myopic eyes.We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 83 eyes in 79 patients with high myopia (> 6.00 diopters or axial length > or = 26.00 mm) who underwent surgery for retinal detachment between 2001 and 2008. The surgical approaches depended on the type and location of the retinal break, the degree of myopia, and the grade of PVR.The mean age of patients (48 men and 31 women) was 53.9 years. Refractive error ranged from - 10 D to - 25 D (mean was - 14.0 D). The mean follow-up was 19.4 months. Peripheral or equatorial retinal tears were present in 52 cases (62.6%), a macular hole in 14 cases (16.8%), a giant retinal tear in 6 cases (7.2%), and posterior paravascular retinal tears in 11 cases (13.2%). Single-surgery anatomic success was achieved in 65 cases (78.3%), with 17 cases after scleral buckle surgery and 46 cases after pars plana vitrectomy. Final anatomic success was achieved in 76 cases (91.5%). Per and postoperative hemorrhagic complications occurred in 16 cases (19.2%).Retinal detachment is a serious complication of high myopia. It often occurs in young patients. Treatment is difficult due to anatomical and clinical conditions.

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