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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus: the essentials
Herpes zoster, also referred to as shingles, is a common infection most typically caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus that lies dormant (sometime for decades) in the dorsal root nerve ganglion following primary chickenpox infection [1]. In 10-20%...
Amblyopia treatment review
This review paper summarises the main causes and neural mechanisms that characterise amblyopia. The authors analysed neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and electrophysiological studies in the literature to better understand actual treatment regimens and evaluate new therapeutic possibilities. They considered causes of strabismus,...
Introduction to Visual Optics: A Light Approach
In Introduction to Visual Optics: A Light Approach, Samantha Strong brings fresh life to a traditionally dense topic, making optics accessible, engaging, and even enjoyable. With a conversational tone and clear organisation, Strong guides readers through complex concepts in a...Coming to terms with AI
A machine might be called intelligent if its response to questions could convince a person that it was human, a test proposed by Alan Turing in 1950 [1]. The author considers potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) using machine learning...My ophthalmology elective: Reflections from Singapore
Why do an ophthalmology elective? An elective in ophthalmology can offer a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the highly competitive specialty beyond the confines of the medical school curriculum, while experiencing a healthcare system in a new cultural setting....
Does modern radiological imaging detect lesions associated with internuclear ophthalmoplegia?
The authors present a retrospective case review including all patients with a diagnosis of internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) presenting to two tertiary neuro-ophthalmology centres over a five-year period. The aim of the study was to assess the sensitivity of modern radiological...
Features of bacterial orbital cellulitis on MRI imaging
This multi-centre retrospective study from Australia and the UK examined the quantitative and qualitive parameters of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging in bacterial orbital cellulitis. Twenty MRI scans from 20 patients with pre-septal and orbital fat involvement (mean age: 40.8...Toxoplasmosis and the associated retinochoroiditis: important facts and when to treat
Annie SeeWah Tung provides an overview of toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis, including guidance on which cases should be treated and the treatment options. Toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis is an infectious condition that is characterised by retinochoroidal lesions commonly in the posterior pole and is...Sexually transmitted conjunctivitis – the REALLY sticky eye
Let’s face it, patients with conjunctivitis don’t always produce the most stimulating consultations and most of the time we can manage them in auto-pilot. The prospect of delving into such a patient’s sexual history is not overly appealing, but this...
Inflammatory macular holes
The authors present a case of closure of a full thickness macular hole in a patient with Behçet’s disease, without surgery. The 23-year-old male they describe presented with a history of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers and a genital ulcer. Ocular...
