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Preoperative povidone iodine: weighing the risks

1 October 2019 | | Cataract and Refractive, Ophthalmology
Following on from our recent online survey, the authors examine the potential risks and benefits of diluting the concentration preoperative povidone iodine. Povidone iodine (PI) is an iodophore that has an established use as a broad-spectrum antiseptic, mainly for the...

An interview with Professor John Forrester

2 December 2019 | | Ophthalmology
What made you choose ophthalmology as a career and how did your interest in academia develop? During Medical School at Glasgow University, I was getting progressively disillusioned with the career options while my colleagues and friends all seemed to quickly...

Irido-corneal endothelial syndrome: an overview

24 January 2022 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Imaging, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Irido-corneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome is a rare group of eye related disorders that constitute three different clinical entities: Chandler syndrome (CS), essential / progressive iris atrophy and iris naevus / Cogan-Reese syndrome. ICE syndrome is sporadic in its presentation as...

Ophthalmic learning through the lens of cognitivism and constructivism

9 October 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Learning in ophthalmology is multi-faceted, from understanding the fundamentals of eye anatomy and physiology to higher order skills such as performing cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. Having a strong foundation in the basics is a necessity for higher order knowledge synthesis,...

Development of retinoblastoma care in Indonesia and the role of multidisciplinary team meetings

4 August 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, COVID-19, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
In the second article of a two-part series (See Part 1 here), the authors focus on the diagnosis and management of retinoblastoma in Indonesia. COVID-19 doesn’t get thanked for many things, but on 19 December 2020 as the world grew...

The results of the last survey Dec23

4 December 2023 | | Ophthalmology
*Please be aware that this data does not form part of a peer reviewed research study. The information therein should not be relied upon for clinical purposes but instead used as a guide for clinical practice and reflection. Hopefully by...

My top five: Influential ophthalmologists

4 October 2023 | | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology has witnessed remarkable evolution and advancements throughout history. The field has undergone dramatic change and development since the times of Ancient Egypt where the first reference to eyes was made in the Code of Hammurabi (2250 BC) [1]. From...

The clues of the eye – what is medical ophthalmology?

1 February 2022 |
The author looks at the increasingly significant role of medical ophthalmologists and the importance of integrative healthcare. The eye is a remarkable organ, and for decades we have been discovering intimations of pathology existing elsewhere in the body [1] simply...

Broadening horizons in ophthalmology: crafting a varied elective experience

24 January 2024 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
The elective period for medical students is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a field of interest. For students interested in ophthalmology, this can offer a dedicated experience for what can otherwise be quite limited through undergraduate rotations. Alongside...

The management of chronic central serous chorioretinopathy

1 February 2017 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a common retinal disease characterised by one or more serous neurosensory detachments. Patients present with acute onset blurring of vision, metamorphopsia and / or central scotomas. The condition is six times more common in men...

The results of the last survey Jun24

3 June 2024 | | Cataract and Refractive
When I was in my training and even in my early years as a consultant, I did not fully understand the difference between different lenses. When asked my preference of hydrophilic versus hydrophobic intraocular lenses (IOLs) I really did not...

Traumatic injuries from foam Nerf bullets

5 June 2023 | | Emergency Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
Background Three patients are presented in this case report: an adult and two children which were subjected to ocular injuries from Nerf gun bullets. Generally, Nerf guns are considered safer than airsoft guns. While there are many papers on airsoft...