The GenIDA project is an international database designed to better understand rare genetic disorders affecting a person's development and behavior. Through the active participation of families and caregivers, valuable information is gathered about various conditions...
Ophthalmology Publications
The impact of late-treated pediatric cataract on intraocular pressure
Nov 16, 2023 | Ophthalmology Publications
This study conducted a retrospective analysis of 32 pediatric patients with bilateral congenital cataracts in rural southern Ethiopia, observing their progress over an average of 4.8 years. The findings emphasize the impact of timely cataract surgery on visual acuity...
Retinoblastoma presentation, treatment and outcome in a large referral centre in Tehran: a 10-year retrospective analysis
Nov 14, 2023 | Ophthalmology Publications
The study performed in collaboration with SGO’s Prof Didi Fabian, and a large referral center in Tehran, Iran, focuses on the management and prognosis of pediatric patients with retinoblastoma in Iran, highlighting the challenges faced by the healthcare system....
Retinoblastoma in Asia: Clinical presentation and Treatment Outcomes in 2112 patients from 33 countries
Nov 14, 2023 | Ophthalmology Publications
In a recent study led by Dr. Swathi Kaliki from India and SGO’s Prof. Ido Didi Fabian examining retinoblastoma patients across Asian regions, disparities in clinical presentation and treatment outcomes were revealed, with East Asia demonstrating better results...
Retinoblastoma management during the COVID-19 pandemic: A report by the Global Retinoblastoma Study Group including 194 centers from 94 countries
Nov 14, 2023 | Ophthalmology Publications
A report published by the Global Retinoblastoma Group in May 2020, led by Sheba’s prof. Ido Didi Fabian, addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of retinoblastoma, the most common childhood eye cancer. A global survey involving over 190...
Incidence of Retinoblastoma Has Increased: Results from 40 European Countries
Nov 14, 2023 | Ophthalmology Publications
A recent collaborative study in Europe published in 2021 aimed to estimate the incidence of retinoblastoma, revealing a higher rate than previously reported. Through a comprehensive analysis of data from 24 countries, the research demonstrated an incidence rate of 1...