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An uncommon late postoperative complication of combined cataract surgery and intravitreal triamcinolone injection
Case report A 64-year-old female with diabetic maculopathy (DMO) underwent phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in her right eye combined with intravitreal triamcinolone (IVTA). Diabetes control was poor with HbA1c (IFCC) of 119mmol/mol and blood sugar level of 27mmol/L....Cataract surgery supervision
Senior trainees supervising other more junior trainees’ cataract surgery is a skill which needs to be taught and developed with care. It is beneficial for senior trainees as it provides an opportunity to develop supervision techniques prior to consultancy and...Infection prevention and control through a VISION 2020 LINK between Mombasa and Southampton
The authors share how a partnership between Mombasa and Southampton has enabled Kenyan healthcare professionals from four institutions to innovate and work as a group to improve infection prevention and control. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a cornerstone of...
Characteristics of ptosis in Iranian children
A cross-section study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of ptosis (congenital and acquired) and its risk factors in Iranian children. The target population was children aged seven years in urban areas of Iran. Seventy schools of eight cities were...Moorfields Education: New to Ophthalmology programme
Moorfields Education: New to Ophthalmology programmeSickle cell eye disease: an overview of vitreoretinal complications and their surgical management
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disorder worldwide and is associated with lifelong anaemia, intermittent pain and multi-organ morbidity. Ocular involvement can be associated with significant visual impairment due to the complications of proliferative sickle retinopathy (PSR). Occasionally...
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on ophthalmology conferences
The Covid-19 pandemic encouraged the transition to telehealth and virtual platforms in ophthalmology conferences. This cross-sectional study analysed data from five US-based ophthalmology conference organisations. Conference meetings were categorised as in-person, virtual or hybrid. Data included total attendance, trainee participation,...Eye surgeon behind destroyed Gaza hospital is honoured with a special recognition award
A Manchester-based eye surgeon who has made it his life’s mission to provide internationally-renowned eye care for the people of occupied Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem, has received a Health Champion Award from The Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET) at a special ceremony in London.Top blind artist celebrates his love of braille by designing unique limited-edition tactile coffee tin
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of braille, the UK’s top braille artist is having a summer of love for braille, blindness and coffee. Clarke Reynolds, also known as Mr Dot in recognition of his incredible career creating braille-inspired art, has...The management of retinal vein occlusions: a summary
Retinal vein occlusions (RVO) are the most common cause of visual loss from retinal vascular disease second to diabetic retinopathy. Vision is lost due to ischaemia, macular oedema and / or haemorrhage which ultimately effects a patient’s quality of life...Eyeball 2024
Swap your scrubs for suits or sarees, Facemasks for masquerade, You are cordially invited to the Eyeball 2024. Join us for a drinks reception in the Grand Gallery followed by a 3 course dinner in the Fazeley Room, then get...
