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A novel presentation of optic disc oedema with syphilis
5 August 2020
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Syphilis, papillitis, optic perineuritis
Optic disc oedema (ODE) due to syphilis without visual compromise has been primarily attributed to papilloedema from raised intracranial pressure or optic perineuritis from optic nerve sheath inflammation. These terms were proposed before magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was largely available....
Transient visual loss caused by crowded optic discs
5 April 2022
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Young, amaurosis, crowded, female, optic disc, visual loss
The author presents four cases of transient visual loss (TVL) in young females (age range at presentation 14-22 years) with crowded optic discs. Patient demographics, investigations, medical and social histories are provided for all patients. A review of evidence for...
New prognostic model for multiple sclerosis after optic neuritis presentation
2 August 2022
| Lauren R Hepworth
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
The authors present a post-hoc analysis using the publicly available data set from the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial. The Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to assess for associations between clinical and radiological variables and the development of clinical...
Optic canal measurements in children
The authors aimed to determine the normal range of optic canal diameters in a Turkish pediatric population. They evaluated 200 CT examinations: 102 females, 98 males with mean age of 86.42 ±65.39 months (range 1-211). There was no significant difference...
OCTA optic disc measurement differences between glaucoma and pituitary macroadenoma
3 April 2024
| Su Young
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EYE - Glaucoma
This prospective case-control study aimed to assess the potential of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) in distinguishing between glaucoma and pituitary macroadenoma based on optic disc appearance. Thirty-one patients (23 with glaucoma, eight with pituitary macroadenoma) were...
Obituary: a heartfelt goodbye to Roger Pope
One of the most admired of UK opticians, Roger Pope, holder of two Royal Warrants, has sadly passed away leaving a legacy as the greatest colleague and friend to the optical community.The treachery of images – making sense of OCT imaging
In 1929 Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte produced his painting La Trahison des Images. It depicted an old fashioned pipe for smoking tobacco and underneath were the words “ceci n’est pas une pipe”, this is not a pipe. You may wonder...Use of off-the-shelf magnifying glasses as a cost-effective alternative for surgical loupes
3 February 2023
| Salman Waqar, Khalid Alkhayat
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EYE - General
Surgical loupes are an integral part of ophthalmic surgery on the ocular surface and in the periocular area. Available in different magnifications, they provide a clear view of the field of surgery which can greatly assist in identifying fine structures...
Neuro-ophthalmology: the extended role of an orthoptist
Neuro-ophthalmology has always been a speciality of interest during my studies and now in my career. In 2018, I started a Band 7 post which gave me an extended role in neuro-ophthalmology and the responsibility of developing an orthoptic led...HASA OPTIX Certifies as a B Corporation
18 December 2024
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Company Profiles
Premium recyclable ophthalmic instrument company HASA OPTIX announces its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp) company. In a press release, the Brussels-based scale-up confirmed its score of 109.7 points on the B Impact Assessment, in which nonprofit B Lab...
Bionic eyes: deciphering the neural circuitry of vision restoration
3 June 2024
| Muhammad Khursheed Ullah Khan Marwat
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EYE - Cataract
As the boundaries between technology and biology blur, retinal prosthetics, often dubbed ‘bionic eyes’, present a ground-breaking paradigm shift in addressing blindness. This article delves into the captivating scientific intricacies of these neural interfaces, exploring their mechanisms of action, current...
Conference Report: RCOphth 2025
4 August 2025
| Samuel Verdin, Joan Efua Hanson
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Events, Meetings, Report, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK
This year’s Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress in Liverpool brought together eyecare professionals from across the country and beyond for four days of thought-provoking content, collaborative discussion and exciting glimpses into the future of ophthalmology. The opening day was...
