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Surgical prediction in infantile ET
The purpose was to evaluate the preoperative factors influencing the efficacy of the surgical procedure of bilateral lateral rectus recessions. Fifty cases with at least one year follow-up were included for retrospective analysis. Mean response to surgery was 2.17±0.80 PD/mm...
Superior oblique posterior tenotomy for orbital fracture strabismus
The use of superior oblique posterior tenotomy (SOPT) is reported as a primary procedure in five patients with orbital blowout fractures. The mean follow-up was 15.2 months (6-20). Two patients required further surgery because of a larger vertical deviation. SOPT...Local campaigner with glaucoma from Manchester shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award
A man from Manchester has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of his campaigning to raise awareness of glaucoma and the importance of eye care among young people and those of East Asian heritage.Melton optometrist and lecturer wins RNIB Eye Care Professional of the Year Award
The RNIB See Differently Awards, supported by People’s Postcode Lottery, recognise and celebrate outstanding work supporting people with sight loss. Hosted by standup comedian, Jamie MacDonald, the awards took place on Tuesday 21 May.A window to 2024 and beyond?
The connection between the eye and systemic diseases has been acknowledged for millenia. Historical records suggest that ancient civilisations had some understanding of the eye’s significance beyond its primary function in vision. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the ‘Eye of...Ophthalmology assessment using Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical list of attributes and skills that facilitates teachers to effectively teach, whilst concurrently enabling learners to effectively learn. It was first developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom, an educational psychologist along with a team of...Severe conjunctival cicatrisation secondary to chronic glaucoma therapy
The timing of glaucoma filteration surgery during the course of chronic progressive glaucoma remains a contentious issue amongst glaucoma specialists. The vast majority support the use of maximal medical treatment initially to achieve the target pressure. Surgical procedures are only...Paediatric ophthalmology training in Africa through the Juba-Bournemouth VISION 2020 LINK
One of the aims of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) is to provide specialist ophthalmic training for practising ophthalmologists from its 11 member countries. A number of initiatives are enabling more ophthalmologists to undertake...
Corneal thickness in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
This cross-sectional study assessed corneal thickness in association with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) severity. The study also tried to identify the layer of the cornea most affected by DPN status. Performed at the University of Michigan the study included three...
