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Conjunctival inflammation in glaucoma patients
Numerous studies have demonstrated that topical medications and preservatives used for the management of glaucoma can induce significant histopathologic and inflammatory changes in the ocular surface. This study describes an increased expression of major histocompatibility complex class II antigen HLA-DR,...How do blind and vision impaired people experience loneliness and isolation?
This week Fight for Sight / Vision Foundation released a report highlighting the acute experiences of loneliness among people who are blind or vision impaired.
Melphalon treatment of retinoblastoma
The purpose of this study was to report the authors’ experience with superselective ophthalmic artery infusion of Melphalon (SOAIM) for the treatment of five cases of unilateral sporadic retinoblastoma involving the macula. Standard therapy included a cycle of three infusions...Glaukos at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress 2019 – Stand 17b
Glaukos, the ophthalmic medical technology company dedicated solely to the transformation of the treatment of glaucoma, is delighted to be attending the Annual Congress in Glasgow in May 2019. Glaukos has a portfolio of cutting edge products including the revolutionary...SARCS 2019 Deep Dive Phaco Fundamentals - Trainee Day
By Emily Proudfoot, Optometrist, Vision Surgery & Research Centre, Hull. As somewhat of an appetizer for the conference the following day, in Hull University this year was held a different meeting. A dissection of all things phaco, hosted by two...
Is thrombolytic treatment warranted for central retinal artery occlusion?
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a subtype of acute ischaemic stroke which results in severe visual loss. Acute CRAO is equivalent to a brain acute ischaemic stroke (AIS), as the obstruction of the central retinal artery (CRA) causes end-organ...Scottish Glaucoma Symposium 2024
by Nivi Aravind, Y5 Medical Student, University of Edinburgh, UK. The 22nd Scottish Glaucoma Symposium enlivened the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh on 21 June in what was a delightful meeting of minds. The day’s programme was impeccably...
