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Insights in resistant diabetic macular oedema
5 August 2022
| Sofia Rokerya
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This article gives a bird’s eye review of the different modalities for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME). The debut of anti-VEGFs has brought a paradigm shift in DME management. This treatment has now become a major breakthrough in...
Vision screening standards for fitness to drive
1 December 2022
| Kurt Spiteri Cornish
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
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Big Data, driver vision standards, driving, electronic medical records, vision, visual acuity
Most countries require that vision meets a pre-defined standard in order to be legally permitted to drive, but these standards vary widely. The primary method by which vision is assessed to determine suitability for driving is by measuring visual acuity...
Transient thickening of the macular retinal nerve fibre layer in acute optic neuritis
1 December 2022
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Optic neuritis, axonal degeneration, neurofilament protein, retina, tissue
Acute optic neuritis (ON) causes axonal degeneration, which can be quantified from the blood by neurofilament protein (Nf) levels. Within about three months, atrophy of the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) follows. However, it remains challenging to explain why there...
Association between neurodegeneration and macular perfusion in the progression of diabetic retinopathy
9 August 2023
| Sofia Rokerya
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
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Diabetes, Neurodegeneration, Progression, Retinopathy, Vessel closure
In this prospective three-year longitudinal study, the authors aimed to explore the relation between retinal neurodegenerative changes and vessel closure (VC) in individuals with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). The participants included 74 individuals with type 2 diabetes, NPDR, and Early...
Code-Free Deep Learning: a step into the future of ophthalmology
3 October 2022
| Rohan Misra, Ciara O’Byrne, Pearse A Keane (Prof)
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EYE - General
A new focus has arisen within the research domain of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare called code-free deep learning (CFDL), and recent research demonstrates that ophthalmology is becoming one of the leading specialties in this field. Artificial intelligence (AI) is...
Good news: new study links moderate wine consumption to lower risk of cataract surgery
31 March 2021
An observational study published today in Ophthalmology (the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology) indicates that low to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of requiring surgery for cataracts, although the nature of the study means it does not definitively prove a direct causal effect.
425,000 NHS patients use online GP registration service in first year
25 August 2023
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NHS, services, digital services, online, patient journey, register with a gp service
More than 425,000 patients have used a new national online service to register with a GP in its first year.
New research shows the unhealthy state of access to medicine and medical devices for blind patients
30 April 2025
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RNIB, The Safety Gap, risk assessment, diabetes, patient experience, public awareness
Blind and partially sighted people could become ill from medicines and medical devices, because they are not being listened to when it comes to designing, prescribing and administering treatments. The Safety Gap’ report commissioned by the Patient Safety Commissioner, Prof...
College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eyecare services to be universally commissioned in England
Lack of funding threatens commissioning of urgent care eye services in England. The College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eye care services to be universally commissioned in England. As demand for eye care in England continues...Quiz Oct/Nov 2024
History An 83-year-old female was previously treated by surgical excision and plaque brachytherapy for her left conjunctival lesion. She presented to her ophthalmologist with a recurrence some years later and underwent a lid sparing orbital exenteration, which was sent to...Video consultations after COVID-19
5 June 2020
| David Haider
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EYE - General
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, video consultations (VC) in eye care have been adopted in some regions and hospitals as a way of replacing some face to face ophthalmic consultations. I would like to use this column to...
OrCam MyEye – innovative sight assistance (Part 2)
4 August 2021
| David Haider
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EYE - General
Following on from Part 1 of this topic, we will cover the remaining features, pricing and support of the OrCam MyEye. Facial and person identification The MyEye Pro can be taught to recognise up to 150 individuals (or 75 if...
