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Biopsy of nasolacrimal duct using sheath guided dacryoendoscopy

In this study the author’s biopsied six eyes of five individuals with recurrent nasolacrimal duct obstruction following a prior dacryoendoscopic probing. All procedures were performed under local anaesthetic, the obstruction or lesion was directly visualised with dacryoendoscope and biopsy was...

How the thinking machine is transforming the retinal landscape

Regulatory approval of the first two therapeutic substances for the management of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration has been a major breakthrough. The authors explored the issue surrounding the lack of agreed therapeutic standards and diagnostic tools...

Developing a data registry for neuro-ophthalmology with quality assurance measures

The authors aimed to report the scope of neuro-ophthalmology clinics in Australia, referral patterns and develop a quality assurance framework for referrals. Cases were identified from a single tertiary neuro-ophthalmology centre. Data was prospectively collected into the National Neuro-ophthalmology Database...

My Top Five: Trinkets of fact or fiction

Trinkets of adult wisdom are often delivered to children alongside warnings of catastrophic outcomes. In this article we present five ‘facts’ about eye health and vision and ask the question: to what extent are these ideas backed up by literature?...

My Top Five: Debunking common myths in ophthalmology and vision care

In the field of eye health, numerous misconceptions persist. Let’s examine five prevalent myths and uncover the truth behind them. Myth 1: Wearing glasses weakens your eyesight Origin: This myth likely originated from the observation that people often need stronger...