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The madarosis mystery: unravelling the clues to a host of health issues

4 October 2023 | | Cornea / External Eye Disease
Eyelash madarosis is a medical condition characterised by the loss of eyelashes caused by the destruction of hair follicles. It can range from a few missing lashes to a complete absence of lashes on the eyelids. This condition can be...

Real world data of post-IVT endophthalmitis, from a nurse-delivered intravitreal injection service

3 April 2023 | | Ophthalmology
Introduction Intravitreal injection of neutralising anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antibody was licenced more than a decade ago, and over the years there has been proportionate increase in the number of intravitreal injections [1]. Injection of a therapeutic agent through...

An anterior segment lump: a diagnostic and treatment challenge

2 February 2024 | | Ocular Pathology and Oncology
Case presentation A 50-year-old female presented to eye casualty with a lump on the left medial lower eyelid with associated redness and occasional bleeding. The lump was present for a few months with recent enlargement (Figure 1). Her past medical...

Recurrent unilateral preseptal cellulitis secondary to herpes simplex virus infection

3 April 2023 | | Ophthalmology
Introduction Periorbital (sometimes called preseptal cellulitis) is a common condition which on its own is not normally an ophthalmic or surgical emergency, however it has the potential to cause severe and serious morbidity in cases where the infection has crossed...

Viva Las Vegas: Dr Corey Hochman

3 August 2023 | | Ophthalmology
Speaking with Phoenix-based ophthalmologist and poker player, Dr Corey Hochman, Peter Cackett explores the themes of success and failure, and how the ups and downs of one’s ambition can provide an overwhelming gratitude for life. “Money won is twice as...

A case of congenital lacrimal fistula: an overview of diagnosis and management

1 June 2022 | | Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
Shivam Goyal and Kyaw Htun Aye describe the challenges of dealing with a rare case of congenitial lacrimal fistula.We present a case of a 19-month-old baby with a congenital abnormality. Congenital lacrimal fistulae are a spot diagnosis due to its...

The challenges of rural optometry and how independent prescribing has helped

1 February 2017 | | Optometry
Why move from a busy professional independent Aberdeen optometry practice over 200 miles to one of the most remote places in the United Kingdom? I could talk about the professional challenge of supporting a rural community, or the chance to...

Ophthalmology history and examination – a guide for medical students

15 February 2023 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
*First author Students have very little exposure to ophthalmology during their years at medical school. Teaching consists of a handful of lectures followed by a short placement in which students are expected to practise histories and examinations on patients with...

Caring for adults with an ocular tumour

1 December 2015 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Detection If you screen for an intraocular tumour, dilate the pupil. If the patient is driving, use phenylephrine only. If the patient declines, document this in the casenotes. Don’t forget to look for sentinel vessels, which would indicate a ciliary...

Report: UKISCRS 2023

15 November 2023 | | UKISCRS, Cataract surgery, refractive surgeons, Gill Wood, London, Events, Conferences, 2023
An Eye News exclusive report of The 47th Annual Congress of the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons.

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...

Developing community eye care: the GOS package in Scotland

1 December 2018 | | Optometry
In the second in the series about community eye care in the home nations, Janet Pooley explains how Scotland has developed its services within GOS. The United Kingdom has devolved healthcare; the powers were transferred from Westminster to Scotland and...