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History A 58-year-old female patient was referred with a 2-year history, gradually enlarging, painless left upper lid lump. There was no bleeding or ulceration. She had no other eye symptoms and no other skin lesions. Her past medical history included:...The results of the last survey Jun24
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...Lessons from an unusual case of syphilis
The rise of syphilis transmission rates over the past two decades has been one of public health’s great puzzles. In the UK, the situation has reached epidemic levels, with a 126% increase between 2013 and 2018 [1]. We present a...ASDA Opticians adds new way for patients to get eyecare advice and support from RNIB
People experiencing sight loss will be able to access essential support, information and advice to help adapt thanks to a new partnership between ASDA Opticians and the UK’s leading sight loss charity, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). ASDA...Biotech Healthcare unveils Optiflex XTENSE Comfort Plus at ESCRS 2025 (Copenhagen), marking a new era in Full Visual Range EDOF IOLs
Biotech Healthcare proudly introduced its newest advancement in intraocular lens technology — Optiflex XTENSE Comfort Plus, a Full Visual Range EDOF IOL, during the ESCRS 2025 meeting in Copenhagen. The product launch at Biotech’s booth drew widespread attention and appreciation...
Effects of idiopathic intracranial hypertension on the optic nerves
The authors review the latest evidence regarding how the optic nerves are affected by idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), possible pathophysiology and methods of assessment. IIH is described as a clinical syndrome of raised intracranial pressure of unknown aetiology. A systematic...
Oral Ibuprofen reduces early bleb failure in high risk trabeculectomy
In this retrospective cohort study, 288 eyes of 273 patients (mean ±SD age: 68.56 ±10.47 y; 32.60% females) with primary glaucoma who underwent trabeculectomy / phacotrabeculectomy at the Singapore National Eye Centre between April 2020 and April 2021 with a...
Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis (Tenth Edition)
This is a single author published manual which aims to equip the novice reader with a short, yet comprehensive introduction to ocular examination and diagnosis. This book has a substantial history, having been first published 48 years ago, and is...Aspiration of anteriorly migrated dexamethasone implant using an 18G intravenous cannula
Intravitreal dexamethasone (Ozurdex 0.7mg) is a biodegradable, sustained-release implant used to manage diabetic macular oedema, macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion, and non-infectious posterior uveitis due to its anti-inflammatory effects and VEGF suppression [1]. While effective, the implant may...A woman who has had two emergency eye operations ran her first Edinburgh Marathon on May 28th
Gail Burns, from Edinburgh, ran to fundraise for sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland, who supported her father in his diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration just two years ago.Optometrist found guilty of manslaughter
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...
