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Fundus photography in Malawi – setting up a screening programmefor diabetic retinopathy

1 August 2016 | Frederick Burgess, Joseph Msosa, Caroline Styles | Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, AMD, Emergency Ophthalmology

We present the case of a 53-year-old lady who presented to the diabetes outpatient clinic at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), Lilongwe, Malawi. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus six years ago, for which she takes metformin orally. She...

Acute dacryoadenitis secondary to COVID-19

4 October 2023 | Kareem Waleed Alsaffarini, Han Xern Khoo, Colin Vize | Ophthalmology, COVID-19

Acute dacryoadenitis is defined as the rapid onset of discomfort and swelling of the lacrimal gland, classically giving rise to an S-shaped ptosis [1]. Dacryoadenitis is the most common cause of a painful mass in the lacrimal gland in young...

Periorbital and subconjunctival emphysema - a sign of orbital rim fracture

3 February 2023 | Hee La Lee, Ernest Lim, Christopher Leak | Ophthalmology

Background Orbital emphysema is a condition where air is present in orbit or periorbital tissues [1]. It is most commonly caused by trauma leading to orbit fracture, where air from paranasal sinuses is allowed to enter the orbit. The most...

Optometrist found guilty of manslaughter

1 December 2016 | Optometry

To start our new Optometry section, editor Janet Pooley takes a look at the tragic death of Vincent Barker and asks what lessons can be learned. In August, Optometrist Honey Rose was found guilty of the manslaughter of eight-year-old Vincent...

Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe (OAEE)

4 March 2022 | Tim ffytche, Peter Cackett, Irina Gout | Ophthalmology

Peter Cackett, Tim ffytche and Dr Irina Gout reflect on historic ophthalmic aid sent to Eastern Europe. This article was written prior to the horrific events in Ukraine. An appeal for funds and equipment may be made by OAEE later...

Technology in ophthalmology – a promising future and what we need to know about the regulations

1 October 2017 | Priya Nidamanuri, Magdalena Popiela | Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Imaging, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, AMD

Undoubtedly, ophthalmology is one of the greatest sources of inspiration for technological progress in medicine. Thus far, we have seen remarkable advancements in the technology used by ophthalmologists across all subspecialties. From simplifying common procedures, to treating previously incurable conditions,...

Spotlight: The Community Eye Health Journal

3 August 2023 | Victor Hu, Hugh Bassett, Elmien Wolvaardt | Ophthalmology

In many low-income settings, where vision loss is greatest, eyecare is hampered by shortages in trained health workers. In sub-Saharan Africa, there are fewer than five ophthalmologists per million population, compared to over 70 per million in high-income countries. Eyecare...

Screening for Sickle Cell Retinopathy (SCR): Why we do wide-field imaging, OCT/OCT-A for SCR – Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1 June 2022 | Richard Bell | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Imaging

I have been working in ophthalmology for over five years as a photographer and research co-ordinator, and it is fascinating, rewarding, and interesting to learn all about the different diseases associated with the eye. One condition that has been a...

My top five: Influential ophthalmologists

4 October 2023 | Callum Singh Grewal | 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...

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