Libya .. What is the truth that Tripoli Eye Hospital patients were “blind”?

news on "Patients who have undergone corneal transplants and have been infectedblindness Due to contaminated syringes or the use of poor tools during the injection process".

Director described Tripoli Eye HospitalTHE Rania Al Khojathat news with"voices"denying the existence of "Rotten, contaminated or expired medicines" Inside the hospital. She added:

• Those behind the spread of these rumors are faint-hearted people seeking personal interests.
• Hospital stores are subject to rigorous follow-up and controls.
• The hospital receives 55 to 60 patients with retinopathy due to diabetes. 14 allergy cases were recorded last Thursday after receiving an injection of Avastin, and it has nothing to do with corneal transplantation.

rights "Avastin"

• "Avastin" It is a drug that is injected into the eye to stop weakness andloss of vision Result of macular degeneration, retinopathy, diabetic complications or other.
• The drug works to prevent fluid from leaking into the back of the eye, which can cause blurred vision and vision loss over time.
• The US Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for its use.

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Treatment "Allergens"

• According to the hospital director, the 14 patients were infected"Normal allergy, not blindness"And they underwent the necessary analyzes to detect "Bacteria, viruses and fungi" From the ER, and there was no danger to them, and they didn’t develop an eye infection.
• "These were dealt with cortisoneAnd everyone has recovered and are in good health, and the validity of the drug Avastin has also been confirmed".
• About what he was raised about "corneas"Al-Khoja confirmed this "All corneas imported into the country are valid for use and are subject to examination prior to transplantation to the patient".
• Imports from Libya corneas From "A reliable source in Sri Lanka, affiliated with the European Eye Bank"according to Khoja.

"normal accident"

On the other hand, the doctor commented Ophthalmic hospitalTHE Bakir Affanon those rumors, telling the site "Sky News Arabia":

• The hospital is one of the most successful public hospitals in Libya, as it has been able to carry out a great deal of activity in recent times, both in the capital, and through convoys that roam the cities to the east and west.
• As for the incidence of allergic patients, these cases occur in all hospitals in the world, and it is known that there are some who are allergic to drugs, and they are mentioned in previous scientific studies, but the strange thing is the speed of dissemination and exaggeration of the news.
• The eye injection of Avastin can cause side effects, such as burning or inflammation of the eyes, swelling and an allergic reaction if the person is allergic to the active ingredient contained in the medicine.
• The doctor can address these symptoms and control them, and periodic follow-up of the patient helps make the treatment effective.

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The pages cited reports of “patients who have undergone corneal transplants and have been infected withblindness Due to contaminated syringes or the use of poor tools during the injection process.

Director described Tripoli Eye HospitalTHE Rania Al KhojaThese reports are “rumors”, which deny the existence of “corrupt, contaminated or expired medicines” inside the hospital. She added:

• Those behind the spread of these rumors are faint-hearted people seeking personal interests.
• Hospital stores are subject to rigorous follow-up and controls.
• The hospital receives 55 to 60 patients with diabetes retinopathy. 14 allergy cases were recorded last Thursday, after receiving an injection of Avastin, and it has nothing to do with corneal transplantation.

“Avastin” injection

• “AvastinIt is a drug that is injected into the eye to stop weakness andloss of vision Result of macular degeneration, retinopathy, diabetic complications or other.
• The drug works to prevent fluid from leaking into the back of the eye, which can cause blurred vision and vision loss over time.
• The US Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for its use.

Allergy treatment

• According to the hospital director, the 14 patients had “normal allergies, not blindness”, and the necessary tests were conducted to detect “bacteria, viruses and fungi” by the emergency room, and there was no danger for them. and they didn’t develop an eye infection.
• “They have been treated with a substance cortisoneAnd everyone has recovered and are in good health, and the validity of the drug Avastin has also been confirmed.
• Regarding what was raised about “corneas”, Al-Khoja confirmed that “all corneas imported into the country are valid for use, and are subject to examination before being transplanted to the patient”.
• Imports from Libya corneas From “a reliable source in Sri Lanka, affiliated with the European Eye Bank,” according to Al-Khoja.

“ordinary accident”

On the other hand, the doctor commented Ophthalmic hospitalTHE Bakir AffanOn these rumors, he told Sky News Arabia:

• The hospital is one of the most successful public hospitals in Libya, as it has been able to carry out a great deal of activity in recent times, both in the capital, and through convoys that roam the cities to the east and west.
• As for the incidence of allergic patients, these cases occur in all hospitals in the world, and it is known that there are some who are allergic to drugs, and they are mentioned in previous scientific studies, but the strange thing is the speed of dissemination and exaggeration of the news.
• The eye injection of Avastin can cause side effects, such as burning or inflammation of the eyes, swelling and an allergic reaction if the person is allergic to the active ingredient contained in the medicine.
• The doctor can address these symptoms and control them, and periodic follow-up of the patient helps make the treatment effective.