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Roche UK Medical Education in Ophthalmology nurse and allied health professional meetings

Roche UK is holding the third in a series of medical education meetings across the coming months for nurses and allied health professionals working in Ophthalmology. Speakers include: Jenny Nosek RGN, OND, Pdip, MHS – Nurse Consultant Sandy Taylor MBE...

Iranian strabismus prevalence

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of heterotropia and heterophoria in Iran. This was a cross-section study undertaken in 2013 with the target population of grade 1 (seven-year-old) children. Seven cities across different geographical locations were included with multistage...

Managing orbital compartment syndrome

This experimental study using cadaveric models was done to evaluate the surgical technique effective in relieving orbital compartment syndrome. Twelve cadaveric orbits were injected with blood analogue stained with fluorescein. Pressure probes were inserted in superotemporal (advanced 40mm into orbit)...

Lower postoperative scar height is associated with increased postoperative trichiasis one year after bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery

Bilamellar tarsal rotation has been a key component of the WHO SAFE approach to blindness from trichiaisis (surgery, antibiotics, facial hygiene, environment). The World Health Organisation (WHO) manual describes the procedure as a full thickness blepharotomy placed 3.0mm above and...

The rarebit vision test for macular conditions

Rarebit testing is used to measure low degrees of neuro-visual damage and is available for free on the internet. It consists of a fixed bright light dot presented on a black background. During testing it is presented briefly at different...

Large series profiling skew deviation

A retrospective notes review was completed for patients identified as having skew deviation. The authors outline their exact definition of skew deviation within the methods of the paper. One hundred and fifty-seven patients were identified, it is not clear over...

Carcinoid tumours

This is a retrospective review of 28 patients with carcinoid tumours affecting the orbit. The mean age at presentation of the orbital involvement was 62 years, with a slight female preponderance, and 21% had carcinoid syndrome. Proptosis and diplopia were...

Second primary tumours after sebaceous carcinoma

This is a study investigating the risk of developing a second primary malignancy in patients previously diagnosed with eyelid sebaceous cell carcinoma. The records of 559 patients who were diagnosed with sebaceous cell carcinoma between 2000 and 2016 were reviewed,...

Features, treatment and prevention of conjunctival inclusion cysts

Conjunctival inclusion cyst is a rare complication of strabismus surgery and generally develops at the point of muscle reattachment, caused by implantation of conjunctival epithelium. The authors aimed to determine the rate of its development after strabismus surgery and consider...

Orbital fat density as a diagnostic tool in pre-septal and orbital cellulitis

This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of orbital fat density in identifying post-septal involvement when initial differential diagnosis between orbital (OC) and periorbital (POC) cellulitis is unclear. This was a retrospective study of 57 patients with clinical diagnosis of...

Haag-Streit Academy announces course schedule for 2026

The full schedule for Haag-Streit Academy’s popular educational courses has been announced for 2026 and dates are now available to book. The schedule includes the usual basic and advanced slit lamp courses along with ‘Improving Outcomes’ biometry courses and will...

New runners inspired by London Marathon warned to consider their eye health amid thousands of sign-ups ahead of the event

Runners and would-be runners have been urged to ensure they have considered the best options for their eyesight if they are inspired to be more active by this year’s London Marathon.