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Burning vision: vision loss from misuse of ‘toy’ laser pens in children
1 April 2014
| Imran Haq, Naz Raoof, Fahd Quhill
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EYE - Cornea
A case series of five children with macular burns due to the misuse of novelty laser products, purchased online or abroad, was undertaken at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and The Children’s Hospital, Sheffield [1]. All patients were from the Sheffield...
Cost-effectiveness of femtosecond cataract surgery
1 June 2014
| Brian Ang
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EYE - General
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery has become increasingly popular due to the reported benefits of increasing precision and reproducibility of capsulorrhexis, less power and manipulation required during phacoemulsification, better corneal wound architecture, and the ability to place precise arcuate keratotomy incisions...
Pain score assessment in babies undergoing treatment for ROP
The aim of this study was to assess neonatal pain scores during laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) under sub-tenon anaesthetic with oral or rectal sedation. Sixty-two babies were included who have had ROP laser treatment over a seven...
Laser photocoagulation vs. intravitreal (IVT) aflibercept for ROP
4 February 2021
| Fiona Rowe (Prof)
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
The efficacy, recurrence rate and requirement for additional treatment were compared between laser photocoagulation and IVT of 1mg/0.025ml aflibercept in the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The study included 27 babies (51 eyes) who completed a follow-up period after...
Impact on the corneal and anterior chamber characteristics after femtosecond laser cataract surgery
Femtosecond laser cataract surgery (FLACS) is being increasingly used in the preparation for cataract surgery. Benefits of circular capsulorrhexis and reduced phacoemulsification energy have been shown in the literature. This study was designed to assess the anterior chamber characteristics and...
Success rates of primary and revision transcanalicular DCR surgery
Transcanalicular laser DCR is a relatively rare procedure compared to more conventional external or endo-nasal techniques. In this article the authors examine the outcomes of revision surgery following failed transcanalicular diode laser dacryocystorhinostomy (TCDL DCR), comparing a conventional external revision...A unique case of macular burn from ‘toy’ laser
2 February 2024
| Paras Agarwal, Manoj Kulshrestha
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EYE - General
The first laser was created in 1960 and its name is an acronym for ‘light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation’. Laser technology has been used for medical, industrial, research and entertainment purposes in a variety of fields following extensive...
WATCH EPISODE 10: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission
11 September 2024
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AMM, Pterygium surgery, Charity, International, Working abroad, Dave Goldsmith, Rural Areas, South America, Bolivia, Andean Medical Mission
Welcome to the 10th episode of Beyond 2020, the video series from Andean Medical Mission | Bolivian Medical Charity that looks at strategies to eliminate avoidable blindness in countries with developing eyecare services and shares ideas and solutions to common...
How I overcame the hurdle that is the FRCOphth Part 1
1 December 2017
| Hari Kaneshayogan
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EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The FRCOphth Part 1 is one of the most difficult exams in ophthalmology training, with an exam pass rate of 39.6% over the last 12 months (compared to 60.8% for FRCOphth Part 2 oral [60.8%] and written [68.7%]). Stack the...
My Top Five: Promising gene therapies for ocular conditions
4 December 2024
| Ameer Khamise
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Gene therapy, a pivotal advancement in modern medicine, particularly shines in ophthalmology. By targeting defective genes with engineered vectors, this approach promises significant strides in treating inherited retinal diseases. This article reviews the top five gene therapies in late-stage trials,...
My Top Five: Promising gene therapies for ocular conditions
4 December 2024
| Ameer Khamise
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Gene therapy, a pivotal advancement in modern medicine, particularly shines in ophthalmology. By targeting defective genes with engineered vectors, this approach promises significant strides in treating inherited retinal diseases. This article reviews the top five gene therapies in late-stage trials,...
