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De Garengeot hernia, a rare clinical entity characterized by the presence of the appendix within a femoral hernia sac, is a challenging condition often requiring prompt surgical intervention. Fewer than 100 cases have been reported in the literature containing appendicitis in de Garengeot hernia. We present a case of a 40-year-old female with a preoperatively diagnosed De Garengeot hernia with appendicitis. The patient presented with a painful and irreducible right groin swelling, and imaging revealed a femoral hernia containing an inflamed appendix. Urgent surgical intervention was undertaken, involving right femoral hernia repair and appendectomy. The surgical procedure, utilizing the infra-inguinal approach, proceeded uneventfully, with the patient recovering well postoperatively. De Garengeot hernia is a rare clinical presentation with no established treatment guidelines. Surgical management typically involves hernia repair and appendectomy, with the choice of repair method dependent on intraoperative findings. The use of prosthetic mesh in contaminated fields remains controversial, with considerations for infection risk and patient outcomes. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are essential in managing De Garengeot hernia to prevent complications and ensure favourable patient outcomes. This case underscores the importance of recognizing and effectively treating this uncommon surgical condition., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, Alkhalifa et al.)

Cataract surgery is the most common surgical operation in the developed world, for treating cataracts, currently the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Retinal detachment (RD) is a potentially sight-threatening adverse effect of cataract surgery. The overall RD case numbers are high due to the common practice of cataract surgery. The Medline, Scopus, and Directory of Open Access Journals databases were searched for relevant articles using the keywords (phacoemulsification OR cataract surgery) AND (retinal detachment, detached retina). The included studies involved 5,480,448 patients, where 36,886 had RD (pooled incidence: 0.66 events per 100 patients, 95% CI 0.43 to 1.00). Male patients had significantly higher odds of developing RD than female patients (odds ratio = 1.73, 95% CI 1.68 to 1.78, P < 0.001). The RD incidence rate across locations was not significantly different. RD is one of the most significant complications following cataract surgery. [ Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2024;55:XX-XX.] .

Introduction: Insufficient knowledge and beliefs hinder the early diagnosis and provision of adequate treatment and care for PD patients, causing socio-economic burdens. Raising public awareness and understanding the knowledge gap is crucial for effective educational programs and early detection. This study aims to assess the perception of Parkinson's disease (PD) among visitors of a public campaign conducted to raise PD awareness and knowledge to facilitate early detection and management., Methods: A before-and-after study was conducted from May to June 2023, to assess the perception of PD among a public PD campaign visitors in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The campaign included educational booths discussing PD symptoms, causes, diagnosis, management, and support. Participants completed a self-administered online questionnaire before and after the campaign. The data were analyzed using SPSS., Results: The study included 48 eligible individuals. The mean knowledge score was significantly enhanced following the campaign, rising from 12 to 17.77 points ( p  < 0.05). The symptoms of PD that showed a significant difference were slow movement, tremors, depression, memory problems, and sleep problems. The campaign had a beneficial effect on participants' general understanding of PD., Discussion: The study showed that public awareness campaigns successfully raised community awareness of PD. Participants' knowledge improved after the campaign, highlighting its positive effect. Further research could explore measuring the continuity of awareness over a longer period and its impact on improving patients' lives and could expand the sample size., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2024 Alokley, Alhubail, Al Omair, Alturki, Alhaddad, Al Mousa, Busbait and Alnaim.)

Background Dry eye syndrome (DES), also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is a common cause of patient's visits to the ophthalmologist. It is characterized by a defect in the tear film homeostasis, symptoms of ocular discomfort, and visual disturbance. Also, it increases the risk of ocular surface damage if complicated by tear film hyperosmolarity and ocular surface inflammation. The present study aims to measure awareness about dry eye disease and the risk factors among the Eastern region population in Saudi Arabia via an online questionnaire. Methods This is a cross-sectional community-based study conducted in Saudi Arabia that assessed knowledge and awareness of dry eye among the eastern province population using a self-administered online questionnaire. The minimum sample size was 385 adults. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software, version 21.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY), and participants' overall awareness level was evaluated based on correct answers. Results In this study, a total of 522 participants fulfilling the inclusion criteria completed the study questionnaire. Participants ranged from 18 to 65 years, with a mean age of 27.2 ± 14.6 years old. Females represented a higher percentage of the sample, 341 (65.3%). Public awareness regarding dry eye diseases in the Eastern region, Saudi Arabia of 149 participants (28.5%) is overall a good awareness level while 373 (71.5%) of them had poor awareness. Conclusion Participants showed unsatisfactory results in awareness of risk factors of dry eye symptoms, where the most reported causes were prolonged concentration while using electronic devices, climatic factors, and lacrimal gland disorders., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2023, AlSomali et al.)