Background Strabismus is a common eye condition having a potential subsequent impact on the psychological and socioeconomic domains of individuals suffering from strabismus. Therefore, this study aimed to find out the level of knowledge and treatability of strabismus in the western province of Saudi Arabia. Methods An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 among people who live in the western region of Saudi Arabia and were age 16 and above by using an online self-administered questionnaire. Results Out of 589 participants, 52.8% reported the correct definition of strabismus. The majority of responders agreed that strabismus is treatable (71.5%). In addition, a statically significant relation was found between knowledge of strabismus treatability and age, gender, work state, and level of education. Most participants were aware of the risk factors and complications of strabismus. Conclusion Our study found that the majority of participants had good knowledge of the definition, treatment, and complications of untreated strabismus. Participant's age, education level, work state, and income were the main factors found to be significantly associated with knowledge of strabismus treatment options.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a global medical challenge. In the KSA, it is 1 st cancer among males, 3 rd among females, with a death rate of 8.3%. The main purpose of CRC screening is to detect cancer in early stage where cure can be achieved. So, this study aimed at evaluating the public awareness of CRC and determining the preferred methods to conduct the awareness of this concept. A cross-sectional study was performed in Jeddah, KSA, in 2019. Data collection was done using an online questionnaire that was distributed through social media. 4090 participants from all over the Kingdom were participated. SPSS Software was used to analyze data using the Chi-square test. 57.3% of respondents were females. 43.7% chose unintentional weight loss as the most well-known symptom of CRC. Most of the participants were unaware of CRC Screening methods and Social media was the preferred way of spreading awareness. The present study demonstrated a low level of awareness among Saudi society regarding CRC screening, risk factors, and symptoms. Most participants stated that they use social media as the first way of spreading awareness.

Background: Saudi Arabia is the second most common country affected by diabetes mellitus in the Middle East, and it is the seventh in the world. Approximately 10% of diabetic patients develop visual impairment and blindness due to ocular complications. These could be prevented by increasing awareness. Aim: To assess the awareness of diabetic eye disease among diabetic in-patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 241 diabetic in-patients attreated between 2014 and 2017 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The data were collected through a telephone-based interview and analysis was performed using SPSS. The chi-square test was used to investigate the relationship between demographic data and awareness to diabetic eye disease. Results: A total of 241 patients were included in the analyses. Of these, 140 (58.1%) were males. Approximately 80.9% of the patients knew about diabetic eye disease. Patients with a higher educational level and economic status were more aware about diabetic eye diseaseA considerable proportion of the patients (79.7%) were aware that retinopathy could be caused by diabetes. Conversely, only 41.9% and 32.8% were aware that cataract and glaucoma could be caused by diabetes mellitus, respectively. Conclusion: Most patients were aware ofthe ophthalmologic complications of diabetes. Despite being aware of diabetic retinopathy, more than half of the patients didnot know that it was curable; hence, more public health education is needed.