Please visit the following links to view the professional history of Dr. Quawasmi.
http://www.jormall.com/dr.samir/index.htm
or
http://medicsorg.tripod.com/drquawasmi.htm
Sincerely,
Joseph
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Alarabiya TV Inteview .............Translated
Below is the translation of the Alarabiya interview conducted with Dr. Quawasmi. It is an unofficial transcript or translation. If you would like an official transcript of the interview, feel free to contacat Alarabiya and give it a try....................
Medical Achievement
Alarabiya—TV:
Aired November 24, 2007
This is an unofficial translation and narrative of the interview which provides an overview of the broadcast. Timing notes are made corresponding to points in the interview.
0:00 For years, keratoconus has mainly been treated through corneal transplant. A Jordanian ophthalmologist, Dr. Samir Quawasmi, has discovered a new form of treatment that is considered the first of its kind for treating keratoconus. This new method depends on a simple surgical operation that many patients have tried and the surgery has proven to be a great success.
0:34 Anwar is a patient who was diagnosed with keratoconus. He says that he is suffering a lot. When he heard about the success of this new way of treating Keratoconus, he decided to try it because it will save him a lot of money, effort and time.
0:55 Dr.Quawasmi explained, “ In this new way of Keratoconus treatment, we don’t need to pay 1050 JD as a price for a new cornea. Instead, we activate the affected cornea to rebuild itself by doing a trench under the cornea and area affected by keratoconus which will reshape the cornea to its normal convex shape.”
1:24 Anwar said, “ Before this new way of treatment, too many doctors had told me that it was not possible for me to have a corneal transplant, because of the high possibility of rejection by my body his body and other side effects that may occur.”
1:37 Our camera was there with the Anwar while undergoing this new operation which will give hope to thousands of patients who suffer from keratoconus The amazing thing about this new way of treatment is that it only takes about 30 minutes to complete.
1:57 Dr.Quawasmi explained, “This new method depends on activating the cornea to rebuild itself and change its topography. This method is the result of twenty-five years of study and research of numerous short-sightedness surgical operations that have been performed.”
2:33 After the successful operation, Anwar said, “Thanks to God, I feel a big change now. I can see more clearly. I can recognize colors, faces……. but before, I was unable to recognize whether a person was a man or woman except from their voice!”
3:45 Dr. Samir Quawasmi explained that there are three traditional solutions for treating keratoconus. First is the use glasses or contact lenses. The second is by making changes or arrest to the cornea using an effect called “Cross Linking” that requires up to 60 months of treatment. The third solution is when we face a situation of advanced keratoconus which requires corneal transplant.
4:52 Dr. Quawasmi explained, “This new method of treatment is based on doing some changes to the corneal topography, thickness and the short-sightedness effect that occurs in keratoconus. Now, any patient was diagnosed with keratoconus or a high astigmatism can do this new operation with a low cost compared to the old way of replacing the cornea.”
5:12 Dr.Quawasmi said, “ I have presented this new method in many countries including the United States, India, Syria, China, and Egypt. In comparison with other treatments, like corneal transplant which can be expensive and carries the high risk of rejection of the donor cornea, this treatment is guaranteed to show improvement.
5:32 When asked about the cost of his new procedure, Dr.Quawasmi explained, “The expense depends on the level of keratoconus, the individual case and the techniques used to rebuild the cornea topography as there are many complicating factors in keratoconus.”
Medical Achievement
Alarabiya—TV:
Aired November 24, 2007
This is an unofficial translation and narrative of the interview which provides an overview of the broadcast. Timing notes are made corresponding to points in the interview.
0:00 For years, keratoconus has mainly been treated through corneal transplant. A Jordanian ophthalmologist, Dr. Samir Quawasmi, has discovered a new form of treatment that is considered the first of its kind for treating keratoconus. This new method depends on a simple surgical operation that many patients have tried and the surgery has proven to be a great success.
0:34 Anwar is a patient who was diagnosed with keratoconus. He says that he is suffering a lot. When he heard about the success of this new way of treating Keratoconus, he decided to try it because it will save him a lot of money, effort and time.
0:55 Dr.Quawasmi explained, “ In this new way of Keratoconus treatment, we don’t need to pay 1050 JD as a price for a new cornea. Instead, we activate the affected cornea to rebuild itself by doing a trench under the cornea and area affected by keratoconus which will reshape the cornea to its normal convex shape.”
1:24 Anwar said, “ Before this new way of treatment, too many doctors had told me that it was not possible for me to have a corneal transplant, because of the high possibility of rejection by my body his body and other side effects that may occur.”
1:37 Our camera was there with the Anwar while undergoing this new operation which will give hope to thousands of patients who suffer from keratoconus The amazing thing about this new way of treatment is that it only takes about 30 minutes to complete.
1:57 Dr.Quawasmi explained, “This new method depends on activating the cornea to rebuild itself and change its topography. This method is the result of twenty-five years of study and research of numerous short-sightedness surgical operations that have been performed.”
2:33 After the successful operation, Anwar said, “Thanks to God, I feel a big change now. I can see more clearly. I can recognize colors, faces……. but before, I was unable to recognize whether a person was a man or woman except from their voice!”
3:45 Dr. Samir Quawasmi explained that there are three traditional solutions for treating keratoconus. First is the use glasses or contact lenses. The second is by making changes or arrest to the cornea using an effect called “Cross Linking” that requires up to 60 months of treatment. The third solution is when we face a situation of advanced keratoconus which requires corneal transplant.
4:52 Dr. Quawasmi explained, “This new method of treatment is based on doing some changes to the corneal topography, thickness and the short-sightedness effect that occurs in keratoconus. Now, any patient was diagnosed with keratoconus or a high astigmatism can do this new operation with a low cost compared to the old way of replacing the cornea.”
5:12 Dr.Quawasmi said, “ I have presented this new method in many countries including the United States, India, Syria, China, and Egypt. In comparison with other treatments, like corneal transplant which can be expensive and carries the high risk of rejection of the donor cornea, this treatment is guaranteed to show improvement.
5:32 When asked about the cost of his new procedure, Dr.Quawasmi explained, “The expense depends on the level of keratoconus, the individual case and the techniques used to rebuild the cornea topography as there are many complicating factors in keratoconus.”
Case Study 3
The following is a case study that can be found at the Yahoo! Group
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/thebaderprocedure
It is found under the files section along with many other files for download. Please take the time to join the group, view the files, and post any questions that you may have.
The Bader Procedure for the Treatment of Keratoconus
Dr. Samir A. Quawasmi
July 25, 2008
Case Study 1
Patient History:
Date of initial contact with patient was 10/31/2007.
Patient is a 36 year-old male accountant with moderate keratoconus in the right eye and advanced keratoconus in the left eye. Patient complains of difficulty seeing distant objects. Has worn glasses and contact lenses for 5 years. Preference is for contacts. Near objects become doubled (shadowed) in the left eye much worse than in the right eye.
V.A./RT : CF and V.A./LT : CF
Improved with pinhole to V.A./RT: 0.8 and V.A./LT: 0.3
Indications for Keratoconus in LT were stromal thinning, Munson and Vogt stress signs. Full confrontation study indicated no loss of visual field. Central and color vision OK.
Indications for Keratoconus in RT were stromal thinning, stress signs. Rest of eye exam normal.
Collected Ultrasound Pentacam data on both eyes and Bader Procedure was recommended as course of treatment.
11/5/2007
Bader Procedure performed.
Patient received RT eye circular keratotomy 7mm from pupilary axis at a depth of 4.00mm and arcuate keratotomy 5.5mm from the pupilary center with arc length of 60º@20 at a depth of 4mm.
Patient received LT eye circular keratotomy 7mm from pupilary axis at a depth of 4.00mm and arcuate keratotomy 5.5mm from the pupilary axis with arc length of 60º@160 at a depth of 4mm.
Vision post-op RT 0.8 LT 0.3
11/13/2007
Patient reports driving ability improved and very satisfied with procedure. V.B.E. 0.8
Advised continued use of collagen.
12/4/2007
Patient reports continued improvement in vision. V.B.E. 0.9
Advised continued use of collagen.
2/4/2008
Patient reports ability to carry on life normally. Patient reports that there are instances of burning sensation in the eyes and, at times, fogginess of vision (due to the edema and the process of healing). Still, very pleased with results. Advised continued use of collagen.
V.RT 0.9 LT 0.6 , V.B.E. 1.25
Refractive reading RT (-8.0,-7.75@15) (this is mirror effect). Confirmed readings with duochrom -2.50,-2.00@15.
Refractive reading LT (-9.00,-7.00@173) (this is mirror effect) Confirmed readings with duochrom -4.50,-3.00@175.
Given G. Isoptocarpine to stabilize pressure in the eye and to provide clarity during instances of fogginess.
5/3/2008
V. RT 0.8 V.LT 0.8 Refractive reading RT (-5.00,-2.00@1) Refractive reading LT (-4.00,-4.00@178)
Given Glasses. Collagen and G. Pilocarpine. No squeezing or squinting reported.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/thebaderprocedure
It is found under the files section along with many other files for download. Please take the time to join the group, view the files, and post any questions that you may have.
The Bader Procedure for the Treatment of Keratoconus
Dr. Samir A. Quawasmi
July 25, 2008
Case Study 1
Patient History:
Date of initial contact with patient was 10/31/2007.
Patient is a 36 year-old male accountant with moderate keratoconus in the right eye and advanced keratoconus in the left eye. Patient complains of difficulty seeing distant objects. Has worn glasses and contact lenses for 5 years. Preference is for contacts. Near objects become doubled (shadowed) in the left eye much worse than in the right eye.
V.A./RT : CF and V.A./LT : CF
Improved with pinhole to V.A./RT: 0.8 and V.A./LT: 0.3
Indications for Keratoconus in LT were stromal thinning, Munson and Vogt stress signs. Full confrontation study indicated no loss of visual field. Central and color vision OK.
Indications for Keratoconus in RT were stromal thinning, stress signs. Rest of eye exam normal.
Collected Ultrasound Pentacam data on both eyes and Bader Procedure was recommended as course of treatment.
11/5/2007
Bader Procedure performed.
Patient received RT eye circular keratotomy 7mm from pupilary axis at a depth of 4.00mm and arcuate keratotomy 5.5mm from the pupilary center with arc length of 60º@20 at a depth of 4mm.
Patient received LT eye circular keratotomy 7mm from pupilary axis at a depth of 4.00mm and arcuate keratotomy 5.5mm from the pupilary axis with arc length of 60º@160 at a depth of 4mm.
Vision post-op RT 0.8 LT 0.3
11/13/2007
Patient reports driving ability improved and very satisfied with procedure. V.B.E. 0.8
Advised continued use of collagen.
12/4/2007
Patient reports continued improvement in vision. V.B.E. 0.9
Advised continued use of collagen.
2/4/2008
Patient reports ability to carry on life normally. Patient reports that there are instances of burning sensation in the eyes and, at times, fogginess of vision (due to the edema and the process of healing). Still, very pleased with results. Advised continued use of collagen.
V.RT 0.9 LT 0.6 , V.B.E. 1.25
Refractive reading RT (-8.0,-7.75@15) (this is mirror effect). Confirmed readings with duochrom -2.50,-2.00@15.
Refractive reading LT (-9.00,-7.00@173) (this is mirror effect) Confirmed readings with duochrom -4.50,-3.00@175.
Given G. Isoptocarpine to stabilize pressure in the eye and to provide clarity during instances of fogginess.
5/3/2008
V. RT 0.8 V.LT 0.8 Refractive reading RT (-5.00,-2.00@1) Refractive reading LT (-4.00,-4.00@178)
Given Glasses. Collagen and G. Pilocarpine. No squeezing or squinting reported.
Flash Video of Bader procedure presentation
Dr. Quawasmi has used a powerpoint presentation for many years when he makes presentations. Now you can view the latest of his presentations about the Bader Procedure by clicking on the link above or the following link:
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/UL-YSJin1RY9jOcrMldPud7AoMFyKXOJAVeuLFo_KPrHlsjjVr4Z5XYzsX0ePHdz_UkM30YnL6eKSmMcH4fztg/The%20Bader%20Procedure%20Flash%20File.swf
Either way, I am sure you will find the information interesting.
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/UL-YSJin1RY9jOcrMldPud7AoMFyKXOJAVeuLFo_KPrHlsjjVr4Z5XYzsX0ePHdz_UkM30YnL6eKSmMcH4fztg/The%20Bader%20Procedure%20Flash%20File.swf
Either way, I am sure you will find the information interesting.
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