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OCT measurements in neurodevelopmental conditions
The authors aimed to investigate what changes occur in the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL), ganglion cell layer (GCL) and macula when specific learning disorder (SLD) comorbidity is added to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They compared measures in three...Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) of the lacrimal sac
1 October 2017
| Yamini Krishna
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
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Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Dacryocystitis, Epiphora, Lacrimal sac, Lymphoma
The authors present a case series of three patients with known CLL, two of which presented with mass and epiphora and one case with epiphora alone. All three patients had initially being diagnosed and were treated for chronic dacryocystitis. Histopathological...
Applications closing soon for leadership and management training and qualifications
Optical professionals who want to boost their career in management are encouraged to apply now for the leadership and management courses from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Study is carried out 100% online and the closing date for applications for training leading to these qualifications is Thursday 4 April 2024.World Clinics in Ophthalmology Series: Innovations in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
1 April 2014
| Subhanjan Mukherji
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Emergency Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma
This two volume publication about current innovations in primary open angle glaucoma has persevered to come out with a comprehensive review of the latest publications in the world of glaucoma. The list of contributors includes clinicians from the field of...
NEOS (North Of England Ophthalmological Society) Spring Meeting 2024
23 April 2024
by Matthew Hartley, Trainee, Northern Deanery, UK. In NEOS’ 110th year, the spring meeting was held in Doncaster and centred around ocular oncology and vitreoretinal surgery. The meeting hosts, Umi Harley and Steve Winder from Royal Hallamshire Hospital, arranged a...
What’s new in glaucoma? Clinical trials drive practice changes, surgical advancements gather pace
Rod McNeil reviews the latest developments in the treatment of glaucoma in the UK. Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), which accounts for over two-thirds of all glaucoma cases, has an estimated UK prevalence in 2017 of approximately 2% of people over...Stereotactic radiotherapy for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
1 August 2015
| Sofia Rokerya
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Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) is a variant of neovascular AMD. It is a disease of choroidal vasculature characterised by abnormal branching vascular network with aneurysmal dilatations (polyps). Features of PCV include pigment epithelial detachments (PED), subretinal fluid (SRF) accumulation and...
RCOphth Annual Congress - Day 4
26 May 2022
| Chris Henson
Live updates from the final day at the RCOphth 2022 Annual Congress.
Welcome from Guest Editor Evelyn Mensah
3 October 2022
I loved attending RCOphth Annual Congress face-to-face in Glasgow this year. How wonderful it was to see old friends and meet new after two pandemic years. At Congress I chaired the session on ‘Racism in the NHS’ with ‘three professors’...
Stem cell transplantation and pterygium surgery
28 November 2022
| Aina Pons, Abhinav Loomba
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Ophthalmology
Pterygium is a benign, fibrovascular overgrowth of bulbar conjunctiva extending onto the cornea and has been associated with ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. The prevalence of pterygium worldwide varies between geographical zones but has been reported to range between three and...
Life’s rich tapestry
2 February 2024
| David Lockington
Have you ever watched someone cross-stitch, or do needle-point? I recently had the joy of observing my teenage daughter create such an artwork. She separated all the threads into the various colours, and then started to follow the instructions carefully....
MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy: A Prospective UK Study
13 September 2024
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NICE, Laser therapy, glaucoma, Eduardo Normando, education, study, research, Philip Bloom
Register now to participate. Eagerly anticipated and now underway – a landmark UK medical research study on MicroPulse® Transscleral Laser Therapy (MPTLT) for the treatment of glaucoma using Iridex’ Cyclo G6® Laser and the MicroPulse P3® Delivery Device. A NICE-compliant...