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Predicting outcome for visual acuity in optic neuritis associated with multiple sclerosis

The authors present a retrospective cohort study to evaluate key predictors of long-term high-contrast visual acuity following optic neuritis associated with multiple sclerosis. All patients coded as optic neuropathy and assessed by a neuro-ophthalmologist over a 10-year period were screened...

Photophobia associated with migraine: Investigating associations with productivity

The aim of this study was to investigate an association between severe photophobia linked to migraine and reduced work productivity. Cases were extracted from the American Registry for Migraine Research (ARMR) with the following criteria: diagnosed with migraine, data available...

What plane should be used for ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter?

This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the differences between optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) between the patients’ two eyes and different ultrasound planes (transverse and sagittal). Participants were recruited over a two-year period from a single neurosurgical department. To...

Overview of RoP in a Cyprus population

This was the first epidemiology study of retinopathy of prematurity (RoP) in Cyprus, aiming to validate their criteria for RoP screening. This involved a retrospective review of discharge letters of all infants in RoP screening from January 2023 to December...

Literature review of associations for refractive error, and correction, on development of amblyopia and accommodative esotropia

The authors report a literature review to determine the available evidence for the association between hypermetropia, astigmatism, anisometropia and the influence of early glasses and the development of amblyopia or accommodative esotropia. Studies were included where children were first examined...

Ophthalmology for medical students and junior doctors: A handbook

Ophthalmology for medical students and junior doctors: A handbook is an extremely useful addition for anyone who has felt underprepared when faced with ophthalmology in clinical settings. The book provides a practical guide to core ophthalmic skills, including history taking,...

Effect of selenium and vitamin E supplements on the development and progression of cataracts

The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) investigated the influence of dietary supplements on the development of prostate cancer in a group of 35,533 middle aged and older, apparently healthy men. The SELECT Eye Endpoint (SEE) study is...