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What's trending Oct/Nov 2019

1 October 2019 | Abbie Hopkins | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General

#probeyeotic #eyeballbugs #microbiome The human microbiome usually conjures up images of the gastrointestinal tract and yoghurt containing good bacteria. However, research suggests that the ocular mucosa is home to a unique microbe collection, with important immunological functional properties [1]. This...

The role of virtual Rb-NET Multidisciplinary Team meetings in the management of children with retinoblastoma in low- and middle-income countries

6 April 2021 | Ido Didi Fabian, Nick Astbury, Elizabeth Dennis Nkanga, Anne Ampaire Musika, Susanna Ajayi, Marcia Zondervan | EYE - Pathology, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - General

A selection of participants in an MDT meeting with Uganda. In 2017 the LINKS Programme developed a new network of LINKS to support and coordinate action against retinoblastoma (Rb) in response to requests from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), called...

Competition ratios: Is the future of ophthalmology too bright?

29 August 2023 | Bilal Khan | EYE - General

In the UK, ophthalmology is a highly competitive speciality, attracting many medical graduates keen to pursue a career in this area. However, in recent years, the competition ratios for ophthalmology ST1 training posts have increased significantly, creating a challenging environment...

Fusarium keratitis in a patient with alcohol dependence

1 April 2014 | Inderpaul S Sian, Jonathan Park, Keith Bates | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

Treatment of fungal keratitis secondary to the Fusarium species remains a challenge. Although relatively more common in warmer climates, this corneal infection is rare in the UK. Most cases have been reported in farmers and are often preceded by trauma....

Is patient masking leading to an increase in post-op infection after eyelid surgery?

21 October 2020 | Marion Sikuade, Jennifer HY Tan, Zanna Currie | EYE - Oculoplastic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of facemasks or face coverings in the clinical setting has become necessary. It is important to recognise that facemasks can be a source of infection after eye surgery and consider ways to minimise...

The approach to angle-closure glaucoma

1 October 2016 | Kaivon Pakzad-Vaezi | EYE - Glaucoma

Further to my last article in Eye News (print issue) describing the diagnostic approaches to various clinical scenarios in glaucoma, the approach to angle-closure glaucoma (ACG), a situation terrifying for patient and registrar alike, will be discussed. Please refer to...

Crombie comes home: Tips and hacks for the FRCOphth Part 1

3 June 2026 | Seth Dhillon | EYE - General

This article offers a reflection on preparation, strategies and insights gained while preparing for a first exam encounter: the FRCOphth Part 1. Preparing for the FRCOphth Part 1, the first major hurdle on the path to fellowship of the Royal...

DMEK vs. UT-DSAEK: has the debate been finally concluded?

1 October 2021 | Rathin Pujari | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General

In recent years the surgical treatment of corneal endothelial dystrophy has progressed tremendously. Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is the newest iteration in the line of rapid surgical advances that has taken place. However, the previously accepted gold standard prior...

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