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Intermittent exotropia and refractive change in children
The authors present a retrospective case review with the aim of examining the relationship between refractive change and intermittent exotropia (IXT). The medical records of patients were reviewed for those aged 18 years old and younger diagnosed with IXT with...
Comparison of surgical procedures for third cranial nerve palsy with large-angled exotropia
The authors present a retrospective case review with the aim to compare two surgical procedures. Cases were operated on at a single centre, by a single surgeon, over a 14-year period. The inclusion criteria were cases with congenital or acquired...
Prism adaptation responses for variable distance-near deviation in intermittent exotropia
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the prism adaptation test (PAT) on angle and distance-near-deviation (DND) in intermittent exotropia (IXT), and determine the frequency of responders and non-responders to PAT. This was a single-centre study...Lancet Commission calls for global action on blindness
The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health highlights the changing nature of the issues facing eye health professionals worldwide.
Direct endoscopic probing for congenital lacrimal duct obstruction
The most common treatment for congenital lacrimal duct obstruction (CLDO) is probing, which is traditionally a blind procedure. Previous literature reports success rates between 78-92%. The authors of this retrospective non comparative case series reviewed the success rates of probing...COVID-19 and the eye: a review of ocular involvement and protective strategies
A lot of attention has been placed on the use of face coverings to limit COVID-19 transmission, but there has been less focus on ocular involvement and ocular protection strategies. The author reviews the literature and discusses possible solutions. The...Sensitive cilia – eyelashes in health and disease
In health our eyelashes protect the eyes, but in disease they can disfigure, impair quality of life and threaten vision. In this review the authors discuss aspects of lashes that are relevant to all professionals working near the eyes and...Effective management of dry eye and ocular surface disease
Experts recommend a consistent approach to diagnosis, therapeutic targeting by disease subtype and escalation of therapy when tear substitutes are not sufficient. Experts call for a consistent, unified approach to diagnosis of dry eye disease (DED), with a new simple...Paediatric choroidal neovascular membrane secondary to optic disc drusen
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM) is a rare cause of visual impairment in paediatric populations and predominantly affects individuals aged over 50. CNVM is defined as the pathologic growth of new abnormal blood vessels which extend from the choroid and break...Glaucoma UK Helpline achieves Helplines Standard accreditation
Glaucoma UK’s Helpline has been awarded the Helplines Standard accreditation, recognising the quality, consistency and professionalism of the support it provides to people affected by glaucoma, as well as to the professionals who support them. The Helplines Standard is the...Ophthalmology for HCAs
The course explores the eye from basic anatomy & physiology to an overview of common conditions - chronic and acute and addresses some of the technical diagnostic aspects which are becoming more prevalent in modern ophthalmology. Delegates will also have...
