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Use of international interocular difference thresholds for optic neuritis diagnosis in clinical practice
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common non-traumatic cause of disability in young people, and visual symptoms can be the initial manifestation in up to 20% of cases. Retinal examination can be helpful in making the correct diagnosis. The latest...
PRPF31-related retinitis pigmentosa and asymptomatic carriers
The authors present a study of 21 patients with variants in the PRPF31 gene classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic. These variants are caused by autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (RP-11). Between January 2020 and November 2021 patients underwent tests of...Heidelberg Engineering joins the Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI) through EssilorLuxottica’s Vision Architect membership
Heidelberg Engineering announced that it is joining the Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI) as part of its parent company EssilorLuxottica’s Vision Architect membership – CCOI’s highest level of industry participation. CCOI is a public–private forum that convenes patients, clinicians,...
Visual acuity improvement in amblyopic eyes following fellow eye vision loss
The authors present a systematic review with the aim of reporting how frequently and to what extent amblyopia recovers following the loss of vision in the fellow eye and identify any potential clinical predictors. Studies including adults with amblyopia and...
Dead bag syndrome: a new and rare cause of late IOL dislocation
The dead bag syndrome has recently been described as a cause of late spontaneous intraocular lens (IOL) subluxation and / or dislocation. The capsular bag remains clear years after surgery and then becomes diaphanous and floppy. The authors explanted seven...What's trending Aug/Sep 2018
A round-up of the eye related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #QueenElizabeth #cataract It is well and truly summer! Queen Elizabeth was spotted in her sunnies during recent events, not just...
Nerve head in healthy humans using OCT-angiography
Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) is a recent, dyeless, and noninvasive imaging technique for evaluating depth-resolved vascular status by capturing the dynamic motion of the erythrocytes. It provides the flow map of major vessels and capillary plexuses separately in different...Quality matters in the management of serious eye disorders
The author discusses the first quality standard for serious eye disorders from NICE and takes a look at new care models for enhanced service delivery. Patient backlogs pose risks to patient safety, with research showing that people are losing sight...
