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Diabetic Retinopathy Network laser training programme

5 February 2020 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The VISION 2020 Diabetic Retinopathy Network (DR-NET) was established in 2014 to tackle the increasing burden of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in developing countries [1]. By forming a network of long-term LINK capacity-building partnerships, learning and best practice can...

Enhancing glaucoma awareness and management in Nigeria – from grass roots to national policy development

5 June 2023 | | EYE - General
This is the second in a series (see Part 1 here) of three articles about strengthening eye health services in Nigeria through collaboration with the LINKS and Networks run at the International Centre for Eye Health, LSHTM. This article highlights...

DR-NET National DR Workshop in Tanzania: Policy, training and technology

4 August 2025 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of moderate to severe visual impairment (VI) and blindness worldwide, posing a significant public health challenge. As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the...

Corneal dystrophies simplified

1 February 2017 | | EYE - Cornea
Based on biomicroscopic and histopathologic features, corneal dystrophies can be broadly classified into epithelial, Bowman’s layer / anterior stromal, stromal, and endothelial dystrophies. Corneal dystrophies are a group of inherited, bilateral, gradually progressing, non- inflammatory conditions caused by accumulation of...

SOS (Simplified Ophthalmic Statistics) Part 3: Which statistical test should I use (if any)?

4 December 2018 | | EYE - General
P<0.05 is a statement that brings joy to many researchers. Arguably this is because inclusion of such a statement may increase the chance of acceptance for publication. Whilst statisticians and non-statisticians are united in trying to change this culture, cultural...

Is it NAION… Now what?

3 April 2024 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Case presentation We present the case and discussion of a 46-year-old Caucasian male who complained of immediate reduced vision following complicated neck dissection including a total laryngopharyngectomy, free flap reconstruction for a T4N3 squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the left...

Retinoblastoma management update (part 1): clinical features, diagnosis and genetics

1 January 2017 | | EYE - Oncology
The first of a two part series, this article will discuss the clinical features, diagnosis and genetic aspects of retinoblastoma. Manoj Parulekar is based at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, one of the two designated national retinoblastoma and paediatric ocular oncology treatment...

Grading of ocular inflammation in uveitis: an overview

1 February 2016 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Anterior uveitis is the commonest form of uveitis, which can lead to severe morbidity if not treated appropriately [1]. Data from general ophthalmology practices suggest around 90% of uveitis encountered by comprehensive ophthalmologists is anterior uveitis [2]. Intermediate (vitreous), posterior...

Isolated trochlear (fourth cranial) nerve palsy in an Asian population

1 August 2018 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
The authors report on 35 consecutive new cases of isolated fourth cranial nerve palsy seen over a period of six months in one neuro-ophthalmology clinic in Southeast Asia, with emphasis on their aetiology and management. We report on 35 patients...

Addressing medical risk factors for diabetes and understanding the new systemic treatments

1 February 2014 |
As global diabetes figures continue to rise, the importance of reducing the burden of macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes has never been so great. By 2025 it is estimated that five million people in the UK will have diabetes...

Development of a modern surgical simulation suite to promote safer ophthalmic surgical training

5 August 2020 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Orbit, EYE - General
For trainees, having access to surgical simulation equipment is more important than ever. The authors describe the creation of a bespoke teaching and training suite in Glasgow to help trainees develop their skills and promote surgical excellence. Simulation has become...

Thyroid eye disease

22 September 2021 | | EYE - Orbit, EYE - General
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition with a spectrum of signs and symptoms, usually associated with Graves’ hyperthyroidism. The diagnosis is based on history and physical examination but there are further investigations that can aid diagnosis if unclear....