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Ocular damage from laser pointers

This retrospective study of case notes from a tertiary eye centre over a five-year period, recruited nine children (12 eyes: eight boys) aged 9-15 years. Three presented with deteriorating vision whilst others had retinal changes noted as incidental findings at...

Single case report of horizontal gaze paresis due to medial pontine haemorrhage

The authors report a single case (80-year-old female) of bilateral horizontal conjugate gaze palsy due to a dorsal median pontine haemorrhage. The patient presented with skew deviation, bilateral horizontal conjugate gaze palsy, vertical gaze palsy, ipsilateral lower motor neuron facial...

Longitudinal findings in children with neurofibromatosis type 1

This retrospective chart review evaluates the ophthalmologic findings of children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) are the most common tumours found in children with NF1. Findings are compared between eyes with and without optic pathway gliomas...

Impact of solar eclipses on vision

Solar retinopathy occurs as a result of mechanical and photochemical damage to the retina caused by exposure to excessive light. The authors presented the optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT-angiography findings of five patients who looked at the solar eclipse...

Moorfields Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology

Moorfields Education Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology

What not to miss in neuro-ophthalmology Part 1

Neuro-ophthalmology is a complex and difficult subspecialty in ophthalmology. It has several connections to neurology, neuro-surgery, rheumatology as well as many other medical specialties. Working in an multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment is key to success in this subspecialty as mistakes...

Management of DMO and PDR in 2019

An evidence-based approach to the management of diabetic macular oedema (DMO) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) in 2019 was outlined by Sobha Sivaprasad, UK, in presentations during the Diabetic Retina scientific session September 6 2019, at the 19th European Society...

Strange Sequelae Succeeding ‘Surfer’s Eye’

Ophthalmologists in the UK are relatively infrequently faced with a patient requesting surgery for a pterygium. This condition is more common where ultraviolet exposure is greater, especially if coupled with activities associated with ocular surface irritation. For this reason, a...

Unexpected diagnoses – stroke in children and homonymous hemianopia

We present the case of a 12-year-old child presenting with a few days history of left-sided visual loss. Upon further investigation with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) she was unexpectedly diagnosed with a right-sided chronic posterior cerebral arterial territory infarct, causing...

Jun/Jul 2017 Quiz

History A 57-year-old female patient presented with gradual painless diplopia over the last six months. Examination revealed restricted upward eye movements and 4mm proptosis which did not increase with Valsalva manoeuvre. Intraocular pressure was normal, no visual defects were noted,...

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 2 (College of Optometrists Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma) 2025

The course is designed to build up from level 1 to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients at risk of developing glaucoma. Entry requirementsPossess a minimum of a BSc(Hons) in Optometry or equivalent....

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 3 (College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma) 2025

This course is designed to build up from levels 1 and 2 to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients with established glaucoma of all types in adult patients. Entry requirementsPossess a minimum of...