The Optometry Department is dedicated to exploring various aspects of optometry to address real-world challenges in vision care. Research focuses on critical areas such as myopia control, ocular diseases, and visual rehabilitation, all aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Vision science is central to this research, involving studying the structures and processes related to the reception, neural processing, and perception of images. This interdisciplinary field incorporates insights from neuroscience, physics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, behavioral sciences, and applied mathematics and engineering.

The department engages in diverse research projects and collaborates with local and international partners to advance knowledge in optometry. The goal is to foster an environment that encourages inquiry and innovation.

Explore ongoing projects and publications to learn more about contributions to the future of vision science.

The Optometry Department's List of Publications (2023/2024)
 Alobaid, A.M.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Factors associated with sedentary behavior and physical activity among people living in Saudi Arabia–A cross-sectional study. Risk Manag. Healthc. Policy 2023, 16, 1985–1997. https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S427792

Iqbal, A.; Azhar, S.; Murtaza, G.; Bibi, R.; Samreen, S.; Iqbal, M.M.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Navigating thyroid dysfunction and comorbidities among university students in Abbottabad, Pakistan–A cross-sectional evaluation of screening tool for thyroid dysfunction. Int. J. Gen. Med. 2023, 16, 4193–4205. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S415311

Bashatah, A.; Qadhi, O.A.; Al Sadoun, A.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Evaluation of young adults’ physical activity status and perceived barriers in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. J. Multidiscip. Healthc. 2023, 16, 557–569. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S397341

Gülpınar, G.; Uzun, M.B.; Iqbal, A.; Anderson, C.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. A model of purchase intention of complementary and alternative medicines: the role of social media influencers’ endorsements. BMC Complement. Med. Ther. 2023, 23(1), 439. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04285-1

Bashatah, A.S.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B. Perceptions of peoples towards health care seeking behavior from health care professionals–findings from Saudi community perspective. Farmacia 2023, 71(5), 1095-1102. https://doi.org/10.31925/farmacia.2023.5.24

Elagamy, A.; Abaalhassan, N.; Berika, M. Evaluation of corneal backward light scattering in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int. J. Ophthalmol. 2023, 16(10), 1636–1641. https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2023.10.12

Mustapha, N.; Abdel‑Shakour, N.; Bedja, I.; Abdel Rafea, M. Tuning of spectral response in dye‑sensitized solar cell by co‑sensitization of black dye with small organic photosensitizers. J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron. 2023, 34, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-11449-9

Alsalem, N.; Almustanyir, A.; Alhassan, M.; Almutleb, E.; Alluwimi, M.; Alabdulkader, B. Can chromatic text/background improve Arabic reading performance?. Saudi J. Ophthalmol. 2023, 37(3), 218–221. https://doi.org/10.4103/sjopt.sjopt_44_23

Althomali, M.M., Alharbi, A.A., Albnayan, N.M., Alkhudhair, A.M., Alanazi, M.K. Choroidal thickness measurements in young Saudi adult population: a cross-sectional study. Int. J. Ophthalmol. 2023, 16(11), 1814–1819. https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2023.11.12

Alotaibi, S.; Papas, E.; Ozkan, J.; Misra, S.L.; Markoulli, M. Behaviour of hTERT in the tears of neophyte contact lens wearers during the sleep/wake cycle. Cont. Lens Anterior Eye 2023, 46(6), 102060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2023.102060

Bokhary, K.A.; Alsaif A.W.; Fahmy, R.M. Effect of Optical correction on choroid structure in children with amblyopia. J. Ophthalmol. Res. 2023, 6(3), 50–56. https://doi.org/10.26502/fjor.2644-00240084

Alhassan, M.; Aldarwesh, A.; Alessa, I.; Alhijji, R.; Alduhayan, R.; Almustanyir, A. Visual resolution under photopic and mesopic conditions in patients with Sjögren's syndrome. Int. J. Ophthalmol. 2023, 16(10), 1662–1669. https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2023.10.16

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Kariuki, B.M.; Mohamed, H.A.; Bekheit, M.S.; Awad, H.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. Synthesis and anticancer activity of 3-(1-aryl-5-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehydes. J. Mol. Struct. 2023, 1294(Part 2), 136528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.136528

Almutleb, E.S.; Altoaimi, B.H.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Alotaibi, A.G.; Baashen, M.A.; Alanazi, S.A.; Masmali, A.M. Improvement of tear ferning patterns of artificial tears using dilute electrolyte solutions. J. King Saud Univ. Sci. 2023, 35(8), 102860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2023.102860

Emad, N.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yousif, E.; Ahmed, D.S.; Fadhil, M.; Kariuki, B.M. New metal complexes containing a methyldopa Schiff base for carbon dioxide storage. Results Chem. 2023, 6, 101099. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2023.101099

Emad, N.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yousif, E.; Ahmed, D.S.; Kariuki, B.M. Synthesis, physical properties, and carbon dioxide uptake of new metal-sulfamethoxazole complexes. Results Chem. 2023, 6, 101137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2023.101137

Khaled-Khodja, S.; Cheraitia, H.; Rouibah, K.; Ferkous, H.; Durand, G.; Cherif, S.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yadav, K.K.; Erto, A.; Benguerba, Y. Identification of the contamination sources by PCBs using multivariate analyses: The case study of the Annaba Bay (Algeria) Basin. Molecules2023, 28(19), 6841. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28196841

Debele, A.; Shelar, R.S.; Nandgude, S.B.; Pande, C.; Costache, R.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Son, C.T.; Yadav, K.K. Unlocking the hidden potential: Groundwater zones mapping using AHP, remote sensing and GIS techniques. Geomat. Nat. Hazards Risk 2023, 14(1), 2264458. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2023.2264458

Bokhary, K.A.; Hakami, K.A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Fahmy, R.M. Effect of curfew from the COVID-19 pandemic on amblyopia treatment in children in Saudi Arabia. SAGE Open Med. 2023, 11, 1208263. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121231208263

Alanazi, M.A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Alshamrani, A.A.; Baashen, M.A.; Fagehi, R.; Masmali, A.M. The breastfeeding effect on the tear film of women: An observational study. J. Pak. Med. Assoc. 2023, 73(11), 2200–2204. https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.8049

Smith, K.; Mu, X.; Li, Z.; Woodhead, J.S.; El-Hiti, G.A. Synthesis and chemiluminescent characteristics of two new acridinium esters. Luminescence 2023, 38(11), 1857–1863. https://doi.org/10.1002/bio.4572

Mehdi, H.M.R.; Abdulhassan, H.A.; Almayyahi, B.A.; Saleh, B.A.; Hewitt, N.L.; El-Hiti, G.A. Evaluation of the effect of polyesters containing a curcumin ring system on Bemisia tabaci. J. Chem. Res. 2023, 47(6), 1221434. https://doi.org/10.1177/17475198231221434

Ali, W.H.; Bahili, M.A.; Saleh, B.A.; El-Hiti, G.A. Synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence properties of new polyethers derived from curcumin analogs. J. Chem. Res. 2023, 47(6), 1221458. https://doi.org/10.1177/17475198231221458

Ahranjani, P.J.; Saei, S.F.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yadav, K.K.; Cho, J.; Rezania, S. Magnetic carbon nanotubes doped cadmium oxide as heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel from waste cooking oil. Chem. Eng. Res. Des. 2024, 201, 176–184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2023.11.059

Hamadi, F.; Fellah, M.; Hezil, N.; Bouras, D.; Laouini, S.E.; Montagne, A.; Khalifa, H.A.E.-W.; Obrosov, A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yadav, K.K. Effect of milling time on structural, physical and tribological behavior of a newly developed Ti-Nb-Zr alloy for biomedical applications. Adv. Powder Technol. 2024, 35(1), 104306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2023.104306

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Alanazi, S.A.; Yousif, E.; Kariuki, B.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. Crystal structure of (Z)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-(5-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-N-phenylthiazol-2(3H)-imine, C₂₅H₂₁N₅OS. Z. Kristallogr. – New Cryst. Struct. 2024, 239(1), 147–149. https://doi.org/10.1515/ncrs-2023-0503

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Alanazi, S.A.; Yousif, E.; Kariuki, B.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. Crystal structure of (Z)-3-(3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(phenylimino)-2,3-dihydrothiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one, C₂₄H₁₆N₂O₃S. Z. Kristallogr. – New Cryst. Struct. 2024, 239(1), 151–153. https://doi.org/10.1515/ncrs-2023-0504

Almutleb, E.S.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Almutairi, M.A.; Hakami, A.Y.; Baashen, M.A.; Almutairi, M.S.; Altoaimi, B.H.; Alruways, K.H.; Alanazi, S.A.; Masmali, A.M. Effect of bike riding activity on the tear film parameters in dry eye subjects: An observational nonrandomized comparative study. EC Ophthalmology 2024, 15(2), 1–8. https://ecronicon.net/assets/ecop/pdf/ecop-15-01039.pdf

Lamiri, L.; Messaoudi, M.; Tounsi, A.; Fellah, M.; Hamza, D.E.; Bouchoul, B.; Belgherbi, O.; Sayah, A.; Chibani, A.; Benmerabet, N.E.; Akhtar, M.S.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Montagne, A. Structural, optical and photoelectrochemical behavior of facile electrodeposition of organic/inorganic hybrid film. Opt. Quant. Electron. 2024, 56(4), 626. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-024-06314-w

Almutleb, E.S.; Ramachandran, S.; Khan, A.A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Alanazi, S.A. Synergistic effect of Nilavembu Choornam–gold nanoparticles on antibiotic-resistant bacterial susceptibility and contact lens contamination-associated infectious pathogenicity. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(4), 2115. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25042115

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Kariuki, B.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. Synthesis, isomorphism, and polymorphism of new (2E,4E)-1-(5-methyl-1-aryl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dien-1-ones. J. Mol. Struct. 2024, 1304, 137748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.137748

Ibraheem, H.A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yousif, E.; Ahmed, D.S., Hashim, H.; Kariuki, B.M. Investigation of the impact of chemical modifications on the photostability of polymethyl methacrylate. Int. J. Polym. Sci. 2024, 2024, 3354280. https://doi.org/10.1155/1970/3354280

Alanazi, M.A.; Alanazi, S.A.; Baashen, M.A.; Almutairi, M.S.; El-Hiti, G.A. Assessment of tear film parameters in females with refractive errors using a single device: An observational study. J. Pak. Med. Assoc. 2024, 74(3), 559–562. https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.9994

Al-Abayechi, M.M.H.; Al-Nayili, A.; Balakit, A.A.; El-Hiti, G.A. Organic synthesis via renewable heterogeneous nanocatalysts based on montmorillonite clay. Curr. Org. Chem. 2024, 28(3), 213–221. https://doi.org/10.2174/0113852728294884240105073842

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Mohamed, H.A.; Kariuki, B.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. 1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-2-((Z)-2-((E)-4-fluorobenzylidene)-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-ylidene)hydrazine. Molbank 2024, 2024(1), M1789. https://doi.org/10.3390/m1789

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Mohamed, H.A.; Kariuki, B.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. (E)-1-(1-(Benzofuran-2-yl)ethylidene)-2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)hydrazine. Molbank 2024, 2024(1), M1790. https://doi.org/10.3390/m1790

Bouchareb, N.; Fellah, M.; Hezil, N.; Hamadi, F.; Montagne, A., Aleksei, O.; Yadav, K.K.; El-Hiti, G.A. Effect of milling time on structural, physical and photocatalytical properties of Ti-Ni alloy for biomedical applications. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 2024, 131(7–8), 3539–3553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13207-5

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Mohamed, H.A.; Kariuki, B.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. (E)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-4-(1-phenyl-4-((2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)hydrazineylidene)methyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole. Molbank 2024, 2024(2), M1798. https://doi.org/10.3390/m1798

Fellah, M.; Hezil, N.; Bouras, D.; Boucherb, N.; Larios, A.P.; Obrosov, A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Weiß, S. Investigating the effect of Zr content on electrochemical and tribological properties of newly developed near β-type Ti-alloys (Ti–25Nb-xZr) for biomedical applications. J. Sci.: Adv. Mater. Dev. 2024, 9(2), 100695. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100695

Almutleb, E.S.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Al-Okail, F.B.; Altoaimi, B.H.; Almutairi, M.S.; Baashen, M.A.; Althomali, M.; Alanazi, S.A.; Masmali, A.M. Evaluation of tear meniscus height and lipid layer patterns of the tear film in domestic cats: An observational study. Open Vet. J. 2024, 14(3), 846–851. https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i3.12

Almutleb, E.S.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Alshulayyil, A.N.; Alghamdi, A.D.; Almutairi, M.S.; Baashen, M.A.; Altoaimi, B.H.; Alanazi, S.A.; Masmali, A.M. Assessment of lipid layer patterns in domestic dogs and rabbits: An observational study. Open Vet. J. 2024, 14(3), 879–884. https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i3.15

Sellam, M.; Azizi, S.; Bouras, D.; Fellah, M.; Obrosov, A.; EL-Hiti, G.A. Degradation of rhodamine B dye under visible and solar light on zinc oxide and nickel-doped zinc oxide thin films. Opt. Mater. 2024, 151, 115316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115316

Abdel-Wahab, B.F.; Kariuki, B.M.; Mohamed, H.A.; El-Hiti, G.A. Synthesis and characterization of new heterocycles containing the 1,2,3-triazole ring system. J. Mol. Struct. 2024, 1311, 138404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138404

Gautam, H.; Yadav, R.K.; Mishra, S.; Shahin, R.; Singh, S.; Singhal, R.; Gupta, N.K.; Baeg, J.O.; Singh, A.P.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yadav, K.K. Crafting in situ boron and selenium-doped carbon nitride nanosheets for turbocharged benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol under solar spectrum. Diam. Relat. Mat. 2024, 146, 111140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2024.111140

Zeroualia, M.; Bouras, D.; Daïra, R.; Fellah, M.; Boudjema, B.; Barille, R.; Sakher, E.-F.; Bellucci, S.; El-Hiti, G.A. Effect of Zn-doped CuO thin films on structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties for photocatalysis application. Opt. Mater. 2024, 152, 115495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115495

Ridha, D.M.; Al-Awdy, M.J.; Abd Al-Zwaid, A.J.; Balakit, A.A.; Al-Dahmoshi, H.O.M.; Alotaibi, M.H.; El-Hiti, G.A. Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of selenium nanoparticles-antibiotic conjugates against anti-multidrug-resistant bacteria. Int. J. Pharm. 2024, 658, 124214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124214

Faris, A.; Hadni, H.; Saleh, B.A.; Khelfaoui, H.; Harkati, D.; Ahsaine, H.A.; Elhallaoui, M.; El-Hiti, G.A. In silico screening of a series of 1,6-disubstituted 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines as potential selective inhibitors of the Janus kinase 3. J. Biomol. Struct. Dyn. 2024, 42(9), 4456–4474. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2023.2220829

Daoudi, H.; Bouafia, A.; Laouini, S.E.; Meneceur, S.; Fellah, M.; Iqbal, A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Boulbab, S. In vitro and in silico study of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa extract against SARS-CoV-2 and Candida albicans. J. Mol. Liq. 2024, 405, 125059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125059

Bouras, D.; Fellah, M.; Barillé, R.; Obrosov, A.; El-Hiti, G.A. Production of novel Zr–Mg nanoceramics based on kaolinite clay with strong antibacterial activity. Ceram. Int. 2024, 50(16), 27949–27960. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.05.091

Smith, K.; Holland, A.M.; Woodhead, J.S.; El-Hiti, G.A. Synthesis of 9-(substituted phenoxycarbonyl)-10-methylacridinium trifluoromethanesulfonates: Effects of the leaving group on chemiluminescent properties. Luminescence 2024, 39(6), e4794. https://doi.org/10.1002/bio.4794

Shukla, R.K.; Yadav, R.K.; Gole, V.L.; Singhal, R.; Shahin, R.; Mishra, S.; Singh, S.; Sharma, K.; Baeg, J.-O.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yadav, K.K. Gupta, N.K. Transforming pharmaceutical synthesis with Se_in-E-B nanocomposite photocatalyst through 1,4-NAD(P)H cofactor regeneration and C-N bond activation. Chem. Biodivers. 2024, 21(6), e202400329. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202400329

Fellah, M.; Hezil, N.; Bouras, D.; Habeeb, M.A.; Fouzia, H.; Bouchareb, N.; Eddine, L.; Perez Larios, A.P.; Obrosov, A.; El-Hiti, G.A. Microstructural and photocatalytic properties of nanostructured near-β Ti-Nb-Zr alloy for total hip prosthesis use. Kuwait J. Sci. 2024, 51(4), 100276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjs.2024.100276

Khelfaoui, H.; Harkati, D.; Saleh, B.A.; Hewitt, N.L.; Alnajjar, R.; Gamal A. El-Hiti, G.A. In-silico evaluation, chemical reactivity, and covalent docking study of various quinazolines and pyridopyrimidines as inhibitors for the epidermal growth factor receptor. Polycycl. Aromat. Compd. 2024, 44(5), 3532–3557. https://doi.org/10.1080/10406638.2023.2237628

Mamoun, F.; Safia, C.; Fatiha, B.; Hakima, A.; Souhib, B.; Malika, F.; Aldja, D.; Samira, G.; El-Hiti, G.A. Integrated exploration of molecular structure, quantum chemical properties, molecular docking, and antioxidant activity of 4-(2-hydroxyanilino)pent-3-en-2-one. Results Chem. 2024, 8, 101622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101622

Shahin, R.; Yadav, R.K.; Verma, R.K.; Singh, C.; Singh, S.; Singhal, R.; Gupta, N.K.; Baeg, J.-O.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yadav, K.K. Se_in–EY marvels: effortless elegance in crafting flexible film photocatalysts for formic acid production from CO₂ and cyclization of thioamides in the air's embrace. New J. Chem. 2024, 48(27), 12102–12111. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4nj00531g

Ibraheem, H.A.; El-Hiti, G.A.; Yousif, E.; Ahmed, D.S.; Kariuk, B.M. Modified polymethyl methacrylate as a sustainable medium for capturing carbon dioxide. Mater. Lett. 2024, 372, 137031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.137031

Abdel-Wahaba, B.F.; Mohamed, H.A.; Zayed, E.M.; Kariukic, B.M.; El-Hiti, G.A. Variation of the bromination site on the reaction of (E)-1-(5-methyl-1-(aryl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-arylprop-2-en-1-ones with N-bromosuccinimide. Arkivoc 2024, 2024(i), 202412214. https://doi.org/10.24820/ark.5550190.p012.214

Akhtar, S.; Smedowski, A.; Khan, A.A.; Debasi, H.; Mofty, H.; Samivel, R.; Almubrad, T. Glycosaminoglycans and collagen fibril distribution at various depths of the corneal stroma of normal and CXL treated rats. Exp. Eye Res. 2024, 239, 109780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2024.109780

Aldarwesh, A.; Almustanyir, A.; Fagehi, R.; Alruways, K.; Turki, A.B.; Alghamdi, M.; Alhassan, M. Assessment of tear film parameters post-treatment with commercial eyelid cleaning wipes: a pilot study. Int. J. Ophthalmol. 2024, 17(4), 659–664. https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2024.04.08

Alhassan, M.; Almustanyir, A.; Almoajel, A. Adopting the World Health Organization’s eye care competency framework in Saudi healthcare system. Afr. Vis. Eye Health 2024, 83(1), e899.‏ https://doi.org/10.4102/aveh.v83i1.899

Alhassan, M. Characteristics of visual dysfunctions in individuals with computer vision syndrome. EC Ophthalmology 2024, 15(2), 1–13. https://ecronicon.net/assets/ecop/pdf/ECOP-15-01041.pdf

Al-Musayeib, N.M.; Musarat, A.; Maqsood, F.; Bokhary, K.A.; Alrashidi, N.S. Biogenic synthesis of photosensitive magnesium oxide nanoparticles using citron waste peel extract and evaluation of their antibacterial and anticarcinogenic potential. J. Bioinorg. Chem. Appl. 2024, 2024(1), 8180102. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8180102

Asiedu, K.; Tummanapalli, S.S.; Alotaibi, S.; Wang, L.L.; Dhanapalaratnam, R.; Kwai, N.; Poynten, A.; Markoulli, M.; Krishnan, A.V. Impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on corneal nerve morphology and dendritic cell density in type 2 diabetes. Ocul. Immunol. Inflamm. 2024, 32(2), 234–241. https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2023.2263789

Almutairi, N.M., Aljohani, S.M., Hayes, J., Kundart, J., Alanazi, M.K., Citek, K., Muthuramalingam, N. Evaluation of the efficacy of enchroma filters for correcting color vision impairment. J. Pioneer. Med. Sci. 2024, 13(2), 129–136. https://doi.org/10.61091/jpms202413218

Alhazmi, M.S.; Alotaibi, W.M.; Almansour, S.M.; Alotaibi, S.M.; Alanazi, M.K.; Althomali, M.M. Assessing acute nicotine impact on choroidal thickness: a randomized, double-blinded study comparing smoking cessation aids, including nicotine gum and electronic cigarettes. Int. Ophthalmol. 2024, 44(1), 199. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-024-03137-2

Alanazi, M., Caroline, P., Alshamrani, A., Liu, M. Impact of multifocal gas-permeable lens designs on short-term choroidal response, axial length, and retinal defocus profile. Int. J. Ophthalmol. 2024, 17(2), 247–256. https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2024.02.04

Alsaqr, A.; Alhumaid, S.; Alanazi, M., Abusharha, A. Prescribing patterns for hyperopia: an insight of the optometrist perspective and practice. BMC Ophthalmology 2024, 24(1), 226. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03496-5

Alotaibi, W.M.; Alhazmi, M.S.; Khormi, S.A.; Almaslokh, T.A.; Alanazi, M.K.; Althomali, M.M. Variations in choroidal thickness between emmetropic and myopic eyes after caffeine intake. Indian J. Ophthalmol. 2024, 72(Suppl 3), S488–S494. https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_2502_23

Abusharha, A.; Pearce, E.I.; Afsar, T.; Razak, S. Evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of emustil drops for ocular discomfort and tear film osmolarity using different treatment management modes under dry environmental conditions. BMC Ophthalmology 2024, 24(1), 129. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03390-0

Alanazi, S.Z.; Abusharha, A.; Afsar, T.; Trembley, J.H.; Razak, S. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among emergency medical services personnel in Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Front. Psychiatry 2024, 15, 1391586. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1391586

Abusharha, A.; Pearce, E.I.; Alsaqr, A.; Fagehi, R.; Afsar, T.; Razak, S. Efficacy of hydroxypropyl-guar drops in improving tear film index and ocular surface dynamics using two treatment methods under a controlled desiccating environment. Int. Ophthalmol. 2024, 44(1), 175. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-024-03122-9

Alanazi, S.Z.; Abusharha, A.; Afsar, T.; Trembley, J.H.; Razak, R. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among emergency medical services personnel in Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Front. Psychiatry 2024, 15, 1391586. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1391586

Almutairi, M.S.; Altoaimi, B.H.; Fahmy R.; Algowaifly S.I.; Alenazi M.S. Repeatability of corneal aberrations and ocular biometry measurements using the Pentacam® AXL: A cross-sectional study. J. Clin. Diagnostic Res. 2024, 18(5), NC01–NC05. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2024/68079.19420

Alabdulkader, B.; Alsiwat, Y.; Almatar, H.; Albdah, B.; Almustanyir, A.; Almutleb, E.; Alkanhal, N.; Almazroa, A. Prevalence, characteristics, and management of pediatric ocular trauma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A retrospective analysis. Healthcare 2024, 12(16), 1673. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12161673

Almatar, H.; Alamri, S.; Alduhayan, R.; Alabdulkader, B.; Albdah, B.; Stalin, A.; Alsomaie, B.; Almazroa, A. Visual functions, seatbelt usage, speed, and alcohol consumption standards for driving and their impact on road traffic accidents. Clin. Optom. 2023, 15, 225–246. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTO.S422635

Parimi, V.; Elsner, A.E.; Gast, T.J.; Chen, Z.; Baskaran, K.; Alhamami, M.A.; Litvin, T.V.; Ozawa, G.Y.; Cuadros, J.A. Clinically significant macular edema in an underserved population: Association with demographic factors and hemoglobin A1c. Optom. Vis. Sci. 2024,101(1), 25–36. https://doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000002096

Alsaqr, A.M.; Alasmi, A.M.; Fagehi, R.; Abusharha, A. Perception and awareness of the public about presbyopia and its corrective approaches in Saudi Arabia: a population-based survey. BMC Public Health 2024, 24, 1950. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19508-4

Gupta, R.L.; Shaikh, H.; Imran, A.; Bedja, I.; Ajaj, A.F.; Aldwayyan, S.A.; Khan, A.; Ayub, R. Electrical transport properties of [(1 − x)succinonitrile:xpoly(ethylene oxide)]–LiCF₃SO₃–Co[tris-(2,2′-bipyridine)]₃(TFSI)2–Co[tris-(2,2′-bipyridine)]₃(TFSI)₃ solid redox mediators. RSC Adv. 2024, 14(1) 539–547. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07314A

Nadeem, N.; Anwar, M.; Adil, S.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A.; Iqbal, A. The association between water, sanitation, hygiene, and child underweight in Punjab, Pakistan: An application of population attributable fraction. J. Multidiscip. Healthc. 2024, 17, 2475–2487. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S461986

Alghamdi, A.; Qadhi, O.A.; Syed, W.; Samarkandi, O.A.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. A cross-sectional evaluation of knowledge of medicine safety and frequency of reading medication leaflets and its predictors–insights from Saudi Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Int. J. Gen. Med. 2024, 17, 175–186. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S446041

Bashatah, L.; Aseri, S.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Assessment of the mental, social, and educational impact of the COVID-19 quarantine and predictors: A survey-based-study from Saudi parents. Psychol. Res. Behav. Manag. 2024, 17, 317–328. https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S448194

Usman, O.; Baig, M.M.M.; Ikram, M.; Iqbal, T.; Islam, S.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A.; Naseem, M. Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles and study their anti-pathogenic properties against pathogens effect on plants and animals. Sci. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 11354. https://doi.org/110.1038/s41598-024-61920-8

Syed, W.; Albalawi, M.M.; Samarkandi, O.A.; Almutairi, S.M.; Alobaid, A.M.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A.; Samreen, S.; Iqbal, A. Prevalence and satisfaction levels of complementary alternative medicine use for the headaches–A cross-sectional study. Farmacia 2024, 72(2), 469–478. https://doi.org/10.31925/farmacia.2024.2.25

Qadhi, O.A.; Alasmari, M.M.; Alsulaihim, I.N.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Evaluation of clinical knowledge of drugs causing addiction and associated social determinants among male pharmacy and nursing students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– A cross-sectional study. Prev. Med. Rep. 2024, 38, 102606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102606

Abdalla, Q.O.; Mohammed, E.O.; Syed, W.; Iqbal, A.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A.; Yousef, B.A. Comparative analysis of antihypertensive and anticonvulsant regimens in managing pre-eclampsia and eclampsia: Insights from a Sudanese retrospective study. Med. Sci. Monit. 2024, 30, e944985. https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.944985

Alghamdi, A.; Syed, W.; Samarkandi, O.A.; Albalawi, M.M.; Alsulaihim, I.N.; Almutairi, S.M.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Exploring the educational social and physical activities among health care undergraduates–A cross-sectional study among Saudi students. Med. Sci. Monit. 2024, 30, e943399. https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.943399

Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Assessment of hand‐washing knowledge and practice among nursing undergraduates in Saudi Arabia. Can. J. Infect. Dis. Med. Microbiol. 2024, 2024, 7479845. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/7479845

Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A.; Bashatah, A. Knowledge of and attitudes toward clinical trials: A questionnaire-based study of 179 male third-and fourth-year PharmD undergraduates from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Med. Sci. Monit. 2024; 30, e943468. https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.943468

Nisar, F.; Ali, A.; Shahid, H.; Iqbal, M.M.; Khan, H.; Khan, Q.; Iqbal, A.; Samreen, S.; Syed, W.; Al-Rawi, M.B.A. Questionnaire-based study of 392 women in Abbottabad, Pakistan, to evaluate the types of cosmetic products purchased between December 2018 and March 2019 and their associated adverse events. Med. Sci. Monit. Basic. Res. 2024, 30, e943048. https://doi.org/10.12659/MSMBR.943048

Shah, M.A.; Tariq. S.; Abuzar, S.M.; Ilya, K.; Qadees, I.; Alsharif, I.; Anam, K.; Almutairi, R.T.; Al-Regaiey, K.A.; Babalghith, A.O.; Saleem, U.; Malik, A.; Almikhlaf, M.A.; Alanazi, Y.F.; Albalawi, M.; Silva, A.S.Peel waste of citrus fruits: a valuable and renewable source of polyphenols for the treatment of diabesity. Curr. Res. Biotechnol. 2024, 7, 100204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crbiot.2024.100204.

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