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Unexplained vision loss following exposure to combat

1 February 2018 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Functional visual loss, malingering, non-organic visual loss
Non-organic vision loss (NOVL) is defined as a decrease in visual acuity or visual field without an identifiable organic cause. NOVL can be particularly challenging and time-consuming to diagnose, especially where the vision loss is superimposed on an element of...

Mast cells in Graves’ ophthalmopathy

1 August 2016 | | Ophthalmology | Graves’ ophthalmopathy, Histamine, Histamine receptor type-1, Loratadine, Mast cell, NF-κB controlled cytokine, NF-κB inhibitor, Orbital fibroblast
Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) is a potentially sight-threatening ocular disease, occurring in patients with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. Also known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, GO is characterised by orbital infiltration by immune cells including macrophages, T cells and plasma cells, which...

Aspheric toric IOL implantation and LRI in eyes with cataracts and astigmatism

1 June 2016 | | Cataract and Refractive | Treatment Surgery
This is a prospective study from a single unit to compare the visual outcome of aspheric toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) for management of coexisting age-related cataracts and astigmatism. Sixty eyes of 60 patients with...
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Misty Mole Gets New Glasses

2 February 2024 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
Misty Mole Gets New Glasses is an illustrated children’s book written by doctor Dr Yasmin El Rouby and illustrated by Ishy Walters. Together, they’ve managed to craft a beautifully written short story that highlights what it’s like moving through life...

Complications of orbital cavernous venous malformation excision

2 February 2024 | | Oculoplastics, Orbit
This is a review of 290 patients who underwent excision of orbital cavernous venous malformations (OCVM) between 1970 and 2021, looking to identify the risk factors for a poor visual outcome following surgery. Intraconal lesions were classified as Group I,...

Analysis of risk factors for intraocular pressure rise following insertion of fluocinolone acetonide injection in uveitic patients

1 October 2015 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
For this study, the authors analysed the pooled data from three phase2b / 3 multi-centre randomised controlled trials carried out over three years. Included patients had undergone at least one of the following treatments: 1) systemic therapy (corticosteroid / immunosuppressant...

OCT positioning regimen in macular hole surgery

1 June 2015 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
The authors set out to evaluate an OCT-based positioning regimen for macular hole surgery. Patients were advised to maintain prone positioning until the hole was confirmed to be closed based on daily OCTs. Surgery consisted of 23-gauge phacovitrectomy with internal...

Applications closing soon for leadership and management training and qualifications

25 March 2024 | leadership, training, education, management, optometry, optician
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.

ABDO to run pre-Board elections webinars

12 April 2024 | optometry, opticians, ABDO, Daryl Newsome, learning, education
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is inviting its members to attend one of two webinars in preparation for its forthcoming Board elections.

1st International Conference on Myopia in Pakistan

20 April 2019
By Mr MS Samuel, Medical Director, Laser Refractive Surgery Services, Optimax & Ultralase. I have just returned from Pakistan after attending the first International Conference on Myopia organised by the University of Faisalabad at the School of Optometry. The conference...

A step-by-step approach to the diagnosis and management of Sands of Sahara Syndrome

1 October 2018 | | Cornea / External Eye Disease, Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive
Sands of Sahara syndrome (diffuse lamellar keratitis) is a rare postoperative complication of Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Its estimated prevalence is reported to be 2-4% among LASIK cases [1], despite that, it is more likely to be encountered by...

Patients with low vision benefit from optical sector seeing ‘beyond the eyes’

26 February 2019
Patients with low vision are benefitting from an initiative developed by Visualise Training and Consultancy and funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust. Seeing Beyond the Eyes has released its impact report which highlights a huge increase in the number of optical professionals who will now refer patients with low vision to vital support services – up from only 9% to an impressive 96%.