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Somatostatin protects retinal pericytes
1 April 2018
| Graham Wallace
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the retinal microvasculature. Mechanisms, such as oxidative stress and deposition of advanced glycation end products, leads to glial cell activation and neuronal apoptosis. Pericytes, contractile...
Ranibizumab for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration
1 April 2015
| Nana Theodorou
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This multicentre randomised prospective open label study compared 0.5 versus 2mg of ranibizumab in patients with submacular retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) detachment due to age-related macular degeneration. Four treatment regimens were used for the two strengths either monthly for 12...
Cystoid macular oedema following retinal detachment surgery
5 April 2022
| Kurt Spiteri Cornish
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EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
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Cystoid macular edema, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, vitreoretinal surgery
There are limited studies examining the incidence and risk factors for postoperative cystoid macular oedema (CMO) following rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair. Postoperative CMO is thought to be due to pro-inflammatory state, where numerous cytokines lead to tight junction dysfunction,...
Children’s visual acuity test without professional supervision
With increasing outpatient demand there has been an innovative shift to involve patients managing their own condition. This article compares visual testing carried out by an orthoptist with usual clinical methods, an orthoptist using the iSIGHT Test Pro and a...Surgical options for the treatment of hyperopia
The modern refractive surgeon has a variety of options available to treat patients with hyperopia who wish to be independent of spectacles and contact lenses. Unlike in low myopia where presbyopic patients may have the ability to see well for...IN FOCUS - The achievements and lasting effects of VISION 2020
1 April 2020
| Gullapalli N Rao
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EYE - General
Blindness is a major public health problem globally. The first estimate of global blindness by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1972 provided a figure of 10 to 15 million, which was considered an underestimate [1]. In 1999, an extraordinary...
The results of the last survey Oct24
3 October 2024
| Amar Alwitry
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EYE - Glaucoma
*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. The sample...
Interview with Clinical Director of OpenEyes
1 April 2015
| David Haider
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EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Professor James Morgan is an Ophthalmic Consultant at Cardiff Hospital and also the clinical director of the OpenEyes programme. Given the national push for electronic records we felt hearing directly from James would be of interest. The interview was conducted...
Imaging without a slit-lamp, more Google Glass news and strabismus humour
Pinterest Many of you will know about this site that organises collections of mostly graphical information. It’s used heavily for fashion, recipes and cupcakes. Well, it seems it has also become quite a useful resource for ophthalmology, optometry and related...
Effect of one versus 24 hours diagnostic occlusion
The purpose of this study was to compare measurements taken after one and 24 hours of diagnostic occlusion in cases of basic and divergence excess types of intermittent exotropia. This was a prospective study of 43 patients (34 females) with...
Narrative review of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in children / adolescents
3 October 2023
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Adolescent, acetazolamide, intracranial pressure, paediatrics, papilloedema, pseudotumour cerebri
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) affects both children and adults. Whilst the majority of IIH is mainly seen amongst adults, it also affects children. There are currently no clinical trials in IIH for those who are adolescents or children. The aims...
