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Conjunctival inflammation in glaucoma patients

Numerous studies have demonstrated that topical medications and preservatives used for the management of glaucoma can induce significant histopathologic and inflammatory changes in the ocular surface. This study describes an increased expression of major histocompatibility complex class II antigen HLA-DR,...

Use of amniotic membrane in second stage Hughes tarsocunjunctival reconstruction

This is a retrospective, non-comparative interventional case series of 30 patients who underwent amniotic membrane transplantation to lower lid margin as part of Hughes lid reconstruction to prevent a hyperaemic, hypertrophic conjunctival margin with excessive discharge. Patients undergoing more than...

Review of the use of amniotic membrane in restrictive strabismus

This literature review was undertaken to investigate the indications, complications and final results of amniotic membrane (AM) transplantation in ocular motility restrictions. The review (of 1103 papers) outlines the healing process plus use of AM. Excluded papers were those of...

Adjunct amniotic membrane during enucleation for retinoblastoma to prevent implant exposure

Amniotic membrane (AM) has potential for treatment of retinoblastoma (RB) patients with contracted sockets after enucleation. The authors present their experience of AM with enucleation for patients with RB after chemotherapy in this retrospective study of 100 eyes of 107...

Pituitary tumours: why are they so often missed?

Part 3: Clinical features, assessment and management (see also Part 2, and Part 1) As previously mentioned in this treatise [1] pituitary tumours are common, occur in all age groups and can present with anything from minimal visual symptoms to...

UKEGS reveals new president and president-elect

Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new president and president-elect for its UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).

CHEC announces launch of two new treatment centres (1)

New sites in Ilford and Milton Keynes will further extend CHEC’s community-focused endoscopy and ophthalmology services across England.

Charities to launch new sight loss councils in Scotland

Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland are delighted to announce that, in partnership with the Thomas Pocklington Trust, they are launching new Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.

Midland Eye performs its first Presserflo Microshunt to treat Glaucoma

Eye clinic, Midland Eye, announces the success of its first sight-saving Preserflo Microshunt glaucoma procedure.

CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at Sheffield hospital

Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.

Surgeons can lead the way in transforming global health

Surgeons must provide leadership in transforming healthcare across the Global South – by integrating surgery into the global health agenda and advocating for simple and cost-effective surgical procedures that support overall health system strengthening.

GOC approves SPOKE Project 5 output

The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved the fifth output of the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE). The output is now available to download from the College of Optometrists website.