Background: Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) has being used as the most effective and common refractive surgical procedure of choice for correction and elimination of myopic errors. The use of refractive surgeries has aided subjects to get rid of contact lenses either soft or rigid as well as eye glasses. Objective: Evaluate the level of satisfaction and the impact on the quality of life in myopic patients after a LASIK operation. Methods: This is a cross-sectional and community based survey study in which 111 participants were enrolled. All patients underwent a data collection and Satisfaction assessment including a 29 Likert model statements. Results: High levels of satisfaction (81.9%) and quality of life (76.5%) were found among myopic patients. Most of patients did LASIK to get rid of their glasses and to have good visual results regarding to reading, driving, swimming at day light or at night. The majority of subjects revealed that the surgery achieved their goal, and 83.8% would praise LASIK for friends. Females showed a significant higher motive for performing LASIK to improve their general look. The medical professions showed lower levels of satisfaction toward quality of vision than educational professions. Conclusion: A high level of satisfaction, quality of life and vision satisfaction was found in the present study after LASIK among myopic patients in Aljouf city.
Nocturnal enuresis or night time incontinence is a common condition that usually affects children and can be associated with significant psychological effects on the affected child if left untreated. It can be defined as night time wetting of the bed that usually occurs in children that are ≥5 years old. In this literature review, the aim was to discuss the etiology and management of nocturnal enuresis and the impact of the condition on the different age groups. Management of the underlying comorbidities, taking care of the overactive bladder and dealing with the potential psychological conditions might be the main key factors to nocturnal enuresis. Many pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches have been proposed for these patients. However, the success rates of applying behavioral management approaches have been reported to be the highest as compared to other approaches. Early interventions should be applied for children that have multiple risk factors or with parents that once suffered from the condition as genetics were reported in the literature to have a significant role in the development of nocturnal enuresis. Pharmacological therapies have also been reported as effective modalities in resistant cases and desmopressin was reported to achieve a 100% success rate if used with alarm therapy. However, clinicians should care for the potential adverse events when approaching the pharmacological modalities.
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