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Differentiating orbital cellulitis from non-specific orbital inflammation
This is a retrospective study looking at whether common laboratory investigations can help differentiate between orbital cellulitis (OC) and non-specific orbital inflammation (NSOI). NSOI is a diagnosis of exclusion following negative investigations for systemic diseases such as IgG4-related disease, granulomatosis...
Female participation at the AAO conference
This study sought to understand whether female participation among paediatric ophthalmologists at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting resembles the sex distribution of the field as well as whether the Covid-19 pandemic significantly affected female involvement. From 2018–2022,...
Lean concept implementation process to improve clinic efficiency
The authors adopted a Lean concept to improve patient wait times, delays, clinic inefficiencies and patient satisfaction. They report the outcomes of implementation in this paper. Visit time, and patient and staff movements during patient examinations were mapped. Patient examinations...
Treatment of vertical diplopia in the reading position
This paper describes the use of slab-off prisms for the treatment of vertical diplopia in the reading position. The following data were collected: main symptom complaint, visual acuity, refractive error, binocular vision including sensory fusion and stereoacuity, alternating cover test...Enter the Dragons’ Den: Bob Gokani
I have often daydreamed about inventing a successful new product and then going on to pitch for investment on Dragons’ Den, with the TV show’s seasoned entrepreneurs all competing with each other to invest in my company. My imagined fantasy...Enter the Dragons’ Den: Bob Gokani
I have often daydreamed about inventing a successful new product and then going on to pitch for investment on Dragons’ Den, with the TV show’s seasoned entrepreneurs all competing with each other to invest in my company. My imagined fantasy...
Use of polypropylene suture with glaucoma drainage tubes
The authors overview surgical techniques for initial non-valved glaucoma drainage device tube placement and a glaucoma drainage device tube extension using polypropylene suture as a guide wire and stabiliser in paediatric patients. The detailed technique for tube placement and tube...Building research capacity through the VISION 2020 LINKS Programme
The aim is to build capacity for research in the region covered by the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA). The project will build research capacity in three ophthalmology training institutions by ‘training the trainers’ and...Danger Zone: Miles Hilton-Barber
“Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all” – Helen Keller, deafblind American author, activist, and disability rights advocate I have always had a thirst for adventure, even if it has been predominantly from the comfort of my...Eye News Bring Artistic Eye to RCOphth
Eye News is delighted to be taking some of Steve Thomson's artwork to the RCOphth in May, raising money for the charity Fight for Sight.
Intraocular Lens Surgery
This book is a valuable update on understanding IOL surgery for ophthalmologists in training and in practice. Broadly, the book is divided into six sections dealing with three main concepts: 1) IOL selection for routine and complex scenarios; 2) IOL...
