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Real world results of cataract surgery in pseudoexfoliation

In this single-centre retrospective cohort study, the data of pseudoexfoliation (PXF) patients undergoing phacoemulsification cataract surgery from January 2010 to December 2019 was analysed in the National Health Service setting. The study comprised 23,329 eyes of 15,257 patients. Patients with...

Using MRI to assess normal variation in optic chiasm anatomy

The authors present an MRI study including 61 MRI scans using a 1.5 T with slice thickness of 1 or 5mm and the sequence showing the highest resolution of the chiasm. A predetermined set of measurements were taken in a...

Effect of long-term RGP-CL wear on keratoconus progression

This is a retrospective study between April and December 2017, of 22 rigid gas-permeable contact lens (RGP-CL) patients (31 eyes) and 15 non-CL patients (20 eyes) who fulfilled the criteria of: 1) >3 years follow-up and 2) Scheimpflug-based corneal imaging...

New management algorithm for acute post cataract endophthalmitis

In this study, the authors aimed to establish an objective algorithm for recommending urgent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) to help improve visual outcomes in the current era of clear corneal-incision phacoemulsification and small gauge PPV. This study examined 150 cases...

Ophthalmic findings following noticeable external injury following forceps delivery

This study prospectively recruited consecutive women following a forceps vaginal delivery of a single foetus in cephalic position over a two-year period. Individual patient consent was waived by the approving body. The neonates received a paediatrician assessment soon after birth....

Haag-Streit UK launch the METIS 3D Heads-Up Module in the UK

Elevate your surgical capabilities with the new METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module (METIS HU) from Haag-Streit. METIS HU expands the METIS 900 ophthalmic microscope system with an integrated digital 3D visualisation platform. Designed to support the needs of progressive anterior...

Congenital cataract

Congenital cataract is the clouding or opacification of the lens that occurs at birth or weeks after (infantile cataract). They can be unilateral or bilateral and vary in form, size and location, and consequently the visual impact, management course and...

Vitreous loss fire drills – ophthalmic simulation improves trainee surgical competence and confidence with posterior capsule rupture scenarios

Ophthalmic trainees have reported limited exposure and low confidence regarding the management of cataract complications such as posterior capsule rupture (PCR) / vitreous loss (VL). This report evaluates the impact of a simulation-based educational training event on these concerns. Introduction...

Comparison of two interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) for tuberculous uveitis

In this prospective cohort study the authors compared QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube and T-SPOT.TB to evaluate their diagnostic accuracy. They enrolled 120 consecutive new uveitis presentations over a two year period in a tertiary centre. The majority were Chinese (61.3%), followed...

Scope Ophthalmology Case Awards 2023 now open for submissions

Scope Eyecare are delighted to announce that the Scope Ophthalmology Case Awards for 2023 are open for submissions. Ophthalmologists in training and fellows are invited to submit interesting ophthalmology cases they were involved with in the areas of anterior segment,...

BCLA (British Contact Lens Association) Clinical Conference & Exhibition

The BCLA hosts the UK’s largest Clinical Conference & Exhibition dedicated to contact lenses and the anterior eye every 2 years. This highly regarded three-day event will be returning to Birmingham in 2025 on 5 - 7 June with the...

Master Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy training course

Enhance your ophthalmology examination skills with this one-day hands-on training course, led by Dr. Andrew Blaikie, Consultant Ophthalmologist at NHS Fife. Held at FORGE, a state-of-the-art simulation and training centre at Queen Margaret Hospital, this course is ideal for ophthalmology...