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FSAK versus toric IOL implantation for correcting astigmatism in cataract patients
Nine studies of 590 patients were retrieved from the Ovid-Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane register of controlled trials and Scopus which compared femtosecond laser-assisted astigmatic keratotomy (FSAK) and toric IOL for astigmatism correction in cataract patients. The trial sequential analysis was used...
Risk factors identified for glaucoma progression in paediatric glaucoma suspects
A retrospective case review was conducted of children (<18 years) identified as being glaucoma suspects using common clinical criteria or the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network definition. Exclusion criteria included penetrating ocular trauma, treated ocular hypertension / glaucoma and use of...
Tumour characteristics influencing visual field outcomes
This retrospective study aimed to explore correlations between pituitary tumour characteristics which influenced visual field changes. Cases of transsphenoidal surgery from a six-year period resulting in a pathologic diagnosis of pituitary adenoma from a single centre were identified. Individuals were...
How common is empty sella in neuro-ophthalmology patients not suspected of raised intracranial pressure
The study aimed to assess how common the presence of empty / partially empty sella is amongst neuro-ophthalmology patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) excluding for papilledema and raised intracranial pressure (ICP). The study retrospectively reviewed case records of consecutive...Independent opticians shortlisted for the 2023 SightCare Awards
28 deserving independent optical practices have been shortlisted in their chosen categories of the 2023 SightCare Independent Optician Awards celebrating the independent spirit.Bookings open for education programme at 100% Optical
100% Optical releases suite of education for event that will take place from 24-26 February at ExCeL London.HS-UK to be authorised distributor for the Vision Engineering 3D Deep Reality Viewer
HS-UK is delighted to announce that it is now the authorised distributor for the Deep Reality Viewer (DRV) in the UK.Glasgow-based eye surgeon, Dr Tim Lavy, speaks into new vision and new life for Mamadou
The moment a seven-year-old boy sees clearly for the first time has been captured in a video by the charity that gave him free surgery. Surgeons from international charity Mercy Ships believe Mamadou, who lives in Sierra Leone, would have...“We try our best”, but we should still be open and transparent
In a recent discussion with colleagues, someone recognised that many, when asked what they do, say, “I am a doctor”. Rather than “I work as a doctor”. This sense of belonging, pride and duty comes with responsibility. Becoming a surgeon,...Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
IIH is a medical condition where the intracranial pressure (ICP) is raised without an obvious cause. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced in by the choroid plexus in the lateral ventricles and the roof of the third and fourth ventricles,...
