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Phaco nightmares
I am interested in the stressful nature of cataract surgery from the surgeon rather than the patient’s perspective. It is an issue that has quite literally kept me awake at night. Part of getting to grips with a problem is...A Nightmare on Doctor Street: Two
4 October 2023
| Peter Cackett
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Ophthalmology
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the clinic room… The quote below comes from Rudy Baylor, a graduate fresh out of law school and recruited by a ruthless ambulance chaser in the legal drama movie,...
Team Arunodaya is happy to announce their August rewards!
Team Arunodaya is happy to announce that in the month of August, 2024, their doctors received the following prestigious awards.Oculofacial plastic surgery – is antibiotic prophylaxis required?
4 February 2021
| Anna Song
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Oculoplastics, Orbit
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antibiotic, contact dermatitis, eyelid, oculofacial plastic, oculoplastic, ointment, periocular, prophylaxis, surgery, surgical site infection, wound dehiscence, wound infection
This is a randomised, controlled, unmasked clinical trial evaluating whether topical antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the rate of infection after oculofacial plastic surgery compared to a non-antibiotic ointment. A total of 401 participants over the age of 18 were recruited, with...
Analysis of risk factors for intraocular pressure rise following insertion of fluocinolone acetonide injection in uveitic patients
1 October 2015
| Lona Jawaheer
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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...
An educational intervention to improve adherence to high-dosage patching regimen for amblyopia
1 December 2014
| Jonathan Chan
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
This is a randomised trial of patients recruited between the periods of March 2006 and March 2008 from ophthalmology clinics in the Leicestershire area. A total of 62 children with newly diagnosed amblyopia were allocated randomly into two treatment arms...
World leading ophthalmology experts join line-up at free optometry summit in Bristol
Up to 12 CPD points on offer as SpaMedica hosts its 2023 Optometry Conference at The Bristol Pavilion on 26 November.My Top Five: Emerging technologies revolutionising ophthalmology
3 October 2024
| Khaled Saqqaw
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Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease
Advancements in ophthalmology have significantly transformed eyecare practices. This article explores five emerging technologies that are revolutionising the field, from virtual reality (VR) surgical training to novel therapies for corneal conditions. These innovations are reshaping how eyecare professionals diagnose, treat...
RCOphth (The Royal College of Ophthalmologists): Back to Basics - Byte sized topics for all
9 October 2024
09:00 - 16:40
Join us for an immersive dive into the fascinating world of ophthalmology! Delve deep into the realm of red eyes as we uncover the hidden clues and learn to distinguish the subtle nuances that could signal danger. We'll embark on a journey through the intricate art of managing corneal ulcers, navigating the complexities of uveitis cases, and unravelling the mysteries behind disc swelling.
Intravitreal aflibercept for retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP)
2 December 2019
| Sofia Rokerya
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Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
In this prospective study the authors present the visual and anatomical outcome of patients with RAP lesions who were treated with intravitreal aflibercept. The study cohort of 46 patients reached study completion at week 96. They were all Caucasians, with...
RPE tears after intravitreal Lucentis
1 February 2017
| Saruban Pasu
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Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
The current hypothesis regarding retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tears is the contraction and fibrosis in choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) tissue after anti-VEGF therapy can induce rips in the overlying RPE. This South Korean study aimed to identify the association between RPE...