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The results of the last survey Oct24
3 October 2024
| Amar Alwitry
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EYE - Glaucoma
*Please be aware that this data does not form part of a peer reviewed research study. The information therein should not be relied upon for clinical purposes but instead used as a guide for clinical practice and reflection. The sample...
Update on primary angle closure glaucoma
1 June 2016
| Bheemanagouda Patil
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Glaucoma
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angle-closure glaucoma, argon laser iridoplasty, lensectomy, peripheral iridotomy, phacoemulsification, plateau iris, primary angle closure, pupillary block, review
This review article considers primary angle-closure glaucoma which is responsible for half of glaucoma-related blindness worldwide. Angle closure is characterised by appositional contact between the iris and trabecular meshwork. It tends to develop in eyes with shallow anterior chambers, anteriorly...
The Moorfields and UCL Laser course for ophthalmologists
6 November 2024
Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology are delighted to present this new laser course for ophthalmologists. This full day course will be delivered by Moorfields consultants and senior clinicians. It is designed to enhance both theoretical knowledge and...
OCT-A imaging in Grave’s orbitopathy and orbital decompression
2 December 2019
| Rina Bhatt
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Oculoplastics, Orbit
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Blood vessel density, Graves’ orbitopathy, OCT angiography, decompression, dysthyroid optic neuropathy
In this case series of 12 patients and 24 orbits, the authors describe the changes in the optic nerve and peripapillary blood vessel density in patients with moderate to severe Grave’s Orbitopathy (GO) undergoing orbital decompression. The patients undergoing orbital...
Tocilizumab in Graves’ orbitopathy
2 February 2024
| Hetvi Bhatt
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Oculoplastics, Orbit
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Graves’ orbitopathy, Tocilizumab, corticosteroid
This prospective European study looks at the response to tocilizumab in corticosteroid-resistant disease. Tocilizumab (TCZ) is a monoclonal antibody that competitively inhibits IL-6 binding to its receptor. Unlike teprotumumab, the advantage of TCZ is that it is already used within...
The results of the last survey Dec20
The responses to the first question in this survey demonstrate the need for it and the significant variation in practice we see in even relatively simple management decisions. Patients are seen regularly with occludable drainage angles and listed for YAG...Cost-effectiveness of femtosecond cataract surgery
1 June 2014
| Brian Ang
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Ophthalmology
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery has become increasingly popular due to the reported benefits of increasing precision and reproducibility of capsulorrhexis, less power and manipulation required during phacoemulsification, better corneal wound architecture, and the ability to place precise arcuate keratotomy incisions...
Moorfields Education- laser course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals 2025
14 May 2025
Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology are delighted to present the Laser course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals, targeted at clinicians involved in glaucoma and cataract care. The course will involve training in three laser procedures, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty...
Feb/Mar 2015 Quiz 1
1 February 2015
| Shweta Kaushik, Eleni Nikita
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AMD, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
A 79-year-old male presented to the ophthalmic emergency department with a three week history of left eye pain. He also reported visual deterioration in the left eye over the same period. He suffered from degenerative myopia, with his spectacle prescription...
A closed angle seldom comes alone
1 June 2017
| Lei-Ai Lim
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EYE - Glaucoma
Case report An 89-year-old lady with dementia was referred to me out of hours by her GP with a few days history of an angry looking left eye for suspected elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). I discovered that this lady first...