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Chandelier-assisted versus standard scleral buckling for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair. Systematic review and meta-analysis

Despite a significant global decline in standard scleral buckling (SSB) procedures for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), it continues to hold its place as an essential treatment option, offering distinct advantages such as cost-effectiveness, preservation of the vitreous, improved final visual...

Outcomes in intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD): A MACUSTAR study report

Intermediate AMD (iAMD) is the most high-risk AMD stage for progressing to late AMD. This article gives the report of the MACUSTAR study. A wide range of assessments were conducted across 20 sites in seven European countries, in accordance with...

ILM peeling in proliferative diabetic retinopathy: a meta-analysis

This meta-analysis highlights the efficacy of internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling on treating posterior segment complications other than macular oedema in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) treated with vitrectomy. PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library were searched for databases. Eleven...

Validation of a vision screening service according to AFSOP recommendations

This study evaluated the accuracy of the diagnostic parameters used in the French Association for Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AFSOP) screening protocol performed by an orthoptist in relation to the reference standard ophthalmology examination. The study also evaluated parent satisfaction...

Prognosis of ocular motor cranial nerve palsies caused by pituitary adenoma and meningioma

The authors present a retrospective cohort study with the aim of comparing recovery rate and time of ocular motor cranial nerve palsies (CNP) caused by pituitary adenoma or meningioma. Cases were identified from a single tertiary referral centre over a...

The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide, 3rd Edition

Neuro-ophthalmology, a challenging ophthalmic subspecialty, demands an understanding of neuro-anatomical pathways, nuanced examination and advanced imaging. For ophthalmology trainees, foundation doctors, neurologists and emergency clinicians, it can feel daunting to frequently encounter optic neuritis, visual field defects and cranial nerve...