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Telemedicine strategies in ophthalmology: harnessing established and emerging technologies for lasting solutions
7 December 2020
| Rod McNeil
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - General
The author considers recent progress and shares insights from leading practitioners in telemedicine applications and digital technology strategies. Amidst COVID-19 and combined mitigation and suppression measures, hospitals and clinics have responded rapidly to strengthen telemedicine strategies and virtual healthcare services...
Outcomes and complications of supramaximal levator resection
This is a report of 35 children with unilateral congenital ptosis who underwent a supramaximal levator resection, involving extensive dissection of levator including cutting Whitnall’s ligament. The average preoperative margin reflex distance to the upper lid (MRD1) was 0.5mm, and...
Conversion to strabismus and amblyopia
This study was undertaken to evaluate the incidence of true manifest strabismus, the visual acuity at school screening and whether risk of failing screening is different in those discharged at first visit or followed up. The author reviewed 248 children...
BESTi: a new index to detect subclinical keratoconus
In this multicentre, case-control study, the authors develop a new index, named Boosted Ectasia Susceptibility Tomography Index (BESTi), to detect early cases of keratoconus. This index was derived from multiple logistic regression analysis of 22 variables of tomography scans. The...
Natural history of optic nerve head drusen in a paediatric population
A retrospective case notes review is presented focusing on children diagnosed with optic nerve head drusen over an eight-year period. Inclusion criteria included cases coded for optic nerve head drusen and / or pseudopapilledema. The aim of the study was...Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe (OAEE) Bursaries 2024
OAEE assists young eye doctors from Eastern Europe to attend as observers in specialist clinics in the UK where a fee for observerships is charged. It also helps fund teaching visits by UK ophthalmologists to Eastern Europe and gives travel bursaries to ophthalmologists and orthoptists wishing to present papers at national and international eye congresses in the region.
Amniotic membrane efficacy
This prospective randomised study evaluated the effect of amniotic membrane (AM) in reducing inflammation, fibrosis, adhesion formation and ocular movement restrictions following strabismus surgery. This study used 22 rabbits: all with superior rectus recession in both eyes with AM placed...
Full thickness macular hole after YAG PI
1 April 2015
| Lorraine North
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EYE - Glaucoma
The authors report a case of macular hole post YAG peripheral iridotomy (PI) of a patient with pre-existing vitreomacular adhesion. Although a relatively safe procedure, some anterior segment complications are well documented such as corneal endothelium damage, rise in IOP,...
Celebrating volunteer ophthalmic nurses on #InternationalNursesDay
12 May 2022
Eye News and eye care charity Orbis celebrate volunteer ophthalmic nurses who worked on the frontlines during the pandemic.
Updated Guidance for Professional Practice published by College of Optometrists
11 December 2023
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optometry, guidelines, legislation, patient care, Decision making, clinical, Good Practice Better Care
The College of Optometrists has today (11 December) published updated Guidance for Professional Practice for optometrists, including new sections.
Medical and eye health teams defy odds to deliver treatments for trachoma in Ethiopia, but millions worldwide risk return of disease amid UK aid cuts
27 January 2022
Ophthalmologists, nurses, and eye health workers in Ethiopia defied the odds to treat millions with trachoma-fighting antibiotics and surgeries - despite cuts to UK Aid assistance threatening eye care. This World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day Orbis, the international eye care...
Optometry Evolution: Ophthalmic Nurse Acute Eye Condition Triage Course (Two part April and May 24)
16 April 2024
This innovative online course is designed for anyone who is involved in triaging acute referrals in your eye clinic, particularly those who are developing their knowledge and experience. This will be delivered over two 1.5hr evening online tutorials in small groups by Stanley Keys – an experienced hospital optometrist based in Inverness, and developer of optometry-evolution
