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OSCAR for anterior approach ptosis surgery

1 April 2019 | | Orbit | Assessment, OSCAR, ptosis, training
The authors report an International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric (OSCAR) for anterior approach ptosis surgery. An international panel of content experts, representing Australia, India, Iran, Italy, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States of America...

IO over action surgery

1 February 2019 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the two surgical methods on the correction of inferior oblique over action (IOOA). This was a retrospective study of 99 eyes of 56 patients; 47 myectomy and 52 anterior transposition procedures. Mean...

IO overaction surgery

1 August 2018 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two surgical methods on the correction of inferior oblique overaction (IOOA). This was a retrospective study of 99 eyes of 56 patients; 47 myectomy and 52 anterior transposition procedures. Mean age was...

Risk factors for non-arteritic ischaemic optic neuropathy in an Asian population

1 October 2017 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Korean, non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy, systemic risk factor
The authors reviewed the medical records of 45 Korean patients with non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and 45 healthy controls, in order to determine risk factors for the condition in an Asian population. Previous studies looking at risk factors...

DTI/MRI results in amblyopia

1 June 2014 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is an MRI technique that can evaluate white matter integrity and neuronal connectivity. Normal brain maturation and myelination are associated with reduced water diffusion and increased diffusion anisotropy. The authors aimed to evaluate the anterior optic...

An interesting presentation of ruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysm with acute monocular vision loss

1 April 2014 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology
The authors report an interesting case of a 60-year-old man presenting with acute monocular vision loss accompanied by periorbital pain as an unusual presentation of subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) from ruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysm. The patient did not present with...

Strabismus in thyroid eye disease

1 April 2017 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
Pathogenesis Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an auto-immune condition, in the initial phase there is lymphocytic infiltration and oedema of the extraocular muscles with deposition of glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid and adipogenesis, which can lead to an increase in the...

Isolated trochlear (fourth cranial) nerve palsy in an Asian population

1 August 2018 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology
The authors report on 35 consecutive new cases of isolated fourth cranial nerve palsy seen over a period of six months in one neuro-ophthalmology clinic in Southeast Asia, with emphasis on their aetiology and management. We report on 35 patients...

Introduction of the Mydriasert insert at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

1 August 2018 | | Ophthalmology, Cornea / External Eye Disease
The authors report on a study to examine the effects of the Mydriasert insert on time, effects, patient comfort and tolerability at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Mydriasert is an insoluble ophthalmic insert indicated for mydriasis prior to ophthalmic surgery, which...

Simulated ocular surgery – strabismus surgery

1 October 2015 | | Oculoplastics, Orbit
See also Simulated ocular surgery and Simulated ocular surgery: pars plane vitrectomy and scleral buckling surgery Strabismus surgery requires a range of skills, distinct to those required for intraocular surgery. Even if a trainee does not plan to become a...

Toxoplasmosis and the associated retinochoroiditis: important facts and when to treat

1 April 2017 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Annie SeeWah Tung provides an overview of toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis, including guidance on which cases should be treated and the treatment options. Toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis is an infectious condition that is characterised by retinochoroidal lesions commonly in the posterior pole and is...

Strengthening diabetic retinopathy services in Nigeria through DR-NET – from grass roots to national policy development

3 August 2023 | | Ophthalmology
This is the third article in a series (see Part 1 and Part 2) reflecting on how shared learning via networks of UK and international eye health professionals is contributing to reducing unnecessary blindness in Nigeria. Earlier articles focused on...