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Overview of traumatic optic neuropathy

1 August 2018 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Intracranial injury, methylprednisolone, oral steroids, traumatic optic neuropathy, visual outcome
The authors present the clinical features and role of various treatment modalities on the final vision outcome in traumatic optic neuropathy (TON). They retrospectively reviewed the records of patients with a diagnosis of TON over a four year period in...

ABDO welcomes the RNIB's new eye care support pathway

20 November 2023 | #eyecaresupportpathway, eye care support pathway, RNIB, patient care
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) welcomes the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) eye care support pathway.

Multidisciplinary care for VKC

1 December 2023 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
The aim of this study was to develop best practice principles for diagnosis and management of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in the UK. The authors convened a multidisciplinary panel of three paediatric ophthalmologists, two corneal specialists, a paediatric allergist and orthoptists....

A case report of papilloedema caused by unilateral jugular vein thrombosis

1 February 2016 | | Headache, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, jugular vein thrombosis, papilloedema
In rare cases, unilateral jugular vein thrombosis can lead to increased intracranial pressure and papilloedema, resulting in headaches and visual loss. The authors describe the case of a 45-year-old patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx who developed right...

Ointment related granulomas post-blepharoplasty

1 October 2015 | | Oculoplastics, Orbit
This is a retrospective review of eight patients who developed granulomatous masses after lower lid blepharoplasty. All patients had sutureless bilateral trans-conjunctival surgery, and lubricating ointment was instilled into the inferior fornix postoperatively for two days. Painless lower lid masses...

Quiz Dec/Jan 2023

1 December 2022 | | Ophthalmology
History A 35-year-old female presented to the emergency eye clinic with an acutely red, painful, photophobic left eye. She was a contact lens-wearer but denied swimming, showering, or sleeping in her lenses. She resided on a farm and worked as...

Blurred vision post liver transplant: to blame the house cat or not?

1 October 2014 | | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
This article outlines a case of atypical ocular toxoplasmosis associated with immunosuppression. There were two potential sources of infection in this patient and we describe how we concluded which was the most likely. Case report A 33-year-old female was referred...

New helpline to offer support to thousands of Scots with sight loss

23 September 2021
The new telephone service from Sight Scotland, Scotland’s largest sight loss charity, offers someone for people with sight loss and their families to turn to for information, advice and support.

Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid: the importance of early detection and treatment

1 August 2014 | | Oculoplastics, Orbit
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is an autoimmune blistering disorder that is characterised by subepithelial bullae. The ocular manifestation of MMP, ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OMMP), is a sight-threatening condition characterised by conjunctival cicatricial changes associated with corneal vascularisation and scarring....

Time is vision in central retinal artery occlusion

4 August 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Emergency Ophthalmology
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a rare but devastating vascular episode that can have severe impact on vision. Treatment is very time-limited and needs to be initiated very quickly to salvage any vision. The majority of patients present to...

Innovation update: key advances in eyecare transformation in the last year

1 December 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Optometry, Emergency Ophthalmology, Glaucoma
Vishal Shah and his co-authors reflect on examples of innovation in eyecare delivery published in the last year and the implications for the future of eyecare services. The “new normal” is an overused phrase to describe extraordinary measures that have...

Emerging developments in dry eye

1 August 2017 | | Cornea / External Eye Disease
An estimated 344 million people worldwide suffer from dry eye [1]. This chronic syndrome is characterised by a vicious cycle of tear film hyperosmolarity, tear instability and corneal stress, leading to increased friction, inflammation, ocular surface damage and decreased visual...