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Inflammation and microvascular changes in diabetic retinopathy

Studies have shown that neurodegeneration and inflammation in the retina start early in diabetic retinopathy (DR) and can be present before the latter is clinically evident. The aim of this retrospective review of 99 diabetic patients was to evaluate retinal...

Does modern radiological imaging detect lesions associated with internuclear ophthalmoplegia?

The authors present a retrospective case review including all patients with a diagnosis of internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) presenting to two tertiary neuro-ophthalmology centres over a five-year period. The aim of the study was to assess the sensitivity of modern radiological...

Feb/Mar 2014 Quiz 2

History A 65-year-old lady presented with a ten year history of nonspecific visual disturbance and mild symptoms of dry eyes. Questioning revealed progressive nyctalopia. Previous medical history of note included Crohn’s disease requiring two bowel resections including small intestine. Figure...

Birdshot chorioretinopathy: an important differential

Birdshot chorioretinopathy (BSCR) is a relatively uncommon cause of posterior uveitis which often has a relapsing and remitting course [1,2]. We present a case which demonstrates how remission can be obtained for several years using cyclosporine. Case report A 44-year-old...

AOP welcomes Labour plan on primary care optometry

In a keynote health policy speech at the Institute for Government (IfG) annual conference, Karin Smyth MP committed to working with primary care optometry to reduce hospital waiting times.

The ABC tragedies: Part one

“In the midst of tragedy, we start the comedy” – Agatha Christie, The ABC Murders. Throughout a career in medicine, we are often faced with tragedy. One of the coping mechanisms is to use humour to navigate the mini everyday...

Does Duane syndrome have an effect on refractive error?

The authors present a retrospective case review from a database created from a 43-year period of patients with strabismus seen by a single ophthalmologist. Cases were reviewed by either an orthoptist or ophthalmologist for entry into the database. Details relating...

RSM: Squint Forum

This year’s meeting will be split into two parts. We will first examine the medical and surgical (strabismus and non-strabismus) management of thyroid eye disease. Afterward, we will look into the orbit and beyond – exploring trauma related to sinuses,...

Moorfields Education: Ocular Emergencies Level 1

This three-month course is open to optometrists, orthoptists, nurses and other allied ophthalmic health professionals. You’ll learn about the knowledge and skills required for the examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients who present in an ophthalmic emergency setting....

Refractive changes after surgery

A long-term follow-up study was conducted to report power vector analysis of refractive astigmatic changes in a large group of 137 patients (250 eyes) undergoing horizontal strabismus surgery. Fifty-four percent were male. The average age was 9.22±8.21 years. Fifty-five percent...

The College of Optometrists and AOP support “once-in-a-generation” reform for assessing drivers’ eyesight

The bodies are working together to prepare recommendations for Government on optometry-led mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers. The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists (AOP) will send a clear message to government when they submit their response...

Scope Eyecare Announces Winners of Independent Prescriber Bursary Awards 2022

Three winners announced among 70 applicants.