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Retrobulbar amphotericin B for rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis
Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is a rare and often fatal infection usually occurring in immunocompromised patients from diseases such as diabetes, haematological malignancy and solid organ transplantation. Current standards of care include systemic antifungal therapy and debridement, including exenteration. This study...
New grading description for ROP retinal changes for those meeting termination of vision screening guidelines
This study reports and characterises residual retinal changes seen in eyes that meet criteria for termination of acute retinal screening exams. A novel grading system was used in which retinal exams were graded A to E. ‘A’ was defined as...
Comprehensive review of inherited retinal diseases
The authors offer an up-to-date review of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). In each section the authors discuss the molecular basis of disease, genotype and clinical manifestation. They also discuss the investigation findings and current evidence in the treatment of the...
Posterior circulation stroke associated demographics, risk factors and aetiology
The authors present a retrospective case notes review of patients diagnosed with homonymous hemianopia following a radiologically confirmed stroke. A total of 85 patients were identified by searching an electronic medical records system over an 11-year period. Data were extracted...
Long-term outcomes of deep anterior lamellar versus penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus
This is a retrospective consecutive and comparative case series of keratoplasties (228 deep anterior lamellar keratoplasties (DALKs) and 274 penetrating keratoplasties (PKs)) in a single centre by one surgeon in France, between 1993 and 2021. Graft survival was 96.7% at...
Case presentation: seizures as a presenting sign of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome of isolated elevated intracranial pressure of unknown cause. Neurological examination in IIH is typically normal except for papilloedema and possible cranial nerve six palsy, although rare, atypical symptoms and signs can occur. With...
Increase in myopia during the Covid-19 lockdown periods
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the Covid-19-related lockdown on myopia progression of school-aged children in Lebanon. The authors reviewed 443 records of myopic children aged 3–18 years (mean 11.81 ±3.67) presenting from January 2020...
Review of chalazion treatment
Even though chalazion is a common eyelid lesion, there is lack of consensus on a treatment algorithm. Conservative management includes lid hygiene and warm compresses and, in some cases, steroid ointments for two to three weeks. More invasive options for...
Comparison of bupivacaine injection vs. mini-tenotomy for small angle deviations
Bupivacaine hydrochloride is an aminoacyltype local anaesthetic. Injection into extraocular muscles elicits a myotoxic response destroying striated muscle fibres but sparing satellite cells, nerves and vessels. Preserved satellite cells proliferate to form new muscle fibres, causing muscle hypertrophy and greater...
Test retest values for TNO, Frisby, Lang stereopad and Asteroid stereoacuity tests
This study aimed to determine test-retest variability of four different measurements of stereoacuity including TNO, Frisby, Lang stereopad and Asteroid, and compare stereoacuity values between tests in an adult population. Participants were >18 years of age (mean 38 years, SD...
Contrast sensitivity comparisons for Pelli Robson, Hiding Heidi and Double Happy tests
The authors aimed to compare contrast thresholds and measure agreement across current paediatric assessment of contrast sensitivity with Hiding Heidi and Double Happy contrast sensitivity tests vs. the gold-standard Pelli Robson chart. Reduced contrast levels were similar under different light...
