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Autofluorescence patterns in subretinal haemorrhages associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration

2 August 2024 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The aim of this retrospective study was to describe the surgical results and fundus autofluorescence (FAF) patterns occurring in sub-macular haemorrhage (SMH) of duration <60 days in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Notes from 39 eyes of 39 patients with SMH,...

AOP calls for ‘bold thinking’ in response to DHSC request for new minor and urgent eyecare service

19 November 2023 | ICB, optometry, LOCSU, CCHEC, Adam Sampson
The development of a standard specification for ICBs is welcome but ambition for a national approach ‘should not be sacrificed’.

Rituximab efficacy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis

1 October 2016 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
This is a retrospective study about the long-term efficacy of rituximab in patients with severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)-associated uveitis. A total of eight patients (15 eyes) were recruited in this study in a single tertiary referral centre from Italy....

A novel computerised portable pupillometer detects and quantifies relative afferent pupillary defect

1 February 2016 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
We have all had referrals from A&E telling us that a patient can’t see out of one eye. Sleepily we may ask “Is there an relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD)?” to evaluate the seriousness of the presentation. The response is...

Investigation into the anatomical differences of eyelashes between Caucasian and Indian specimens

3 April 2024 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
This study investigated the anatomy of human eyelashes through analysis of root depth, angle, and spatial relationship. Four eyelids from Caucasian donors were obtained from fresh donors and four eyelids from Indian donors were obtained from eye bank calls. The...
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Does modern radiological imaging detect lesions associated with internuclear ophthalmoplegia?

30 January 2025 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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...

Surgitrac is thrilled to welcome Noah Banienuba as our new Marketing Manager

2 April 2024 | Recruitment & Personnel
With a proven track record in strategic healthcare marketing and brand engagement, Noah brings valuable experience to our team.

Surgitrac is proud to announce Jeremy Whitehouse as our new Clinical Representative for the Southwest region

14 May 2024 | Recruitment & Personnel
With over twelve years of hands-on experience in ophthalmic surgical scrub roles, as well as ENT and maxillofacial surgery, Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of surgical needs to our team.

The curse of the college museum

4 December 2024 | | EYE - General
David Greig lecture notebook. Courtesy of Dr Jacqueline Cahif, College Archivist, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. As sure as the inevitability of death and taxes, the hidden stories of past events will intermittently rise to the surface like oil...

Bovine pericardium scleral patch graft associated scleritis: Ahmed valve implant for pupillary block glaucoma

1 April 2016 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
Processed bovine pericardium is a lyophilised collagen sheet used as a surgical armamentarium. It renders the material antigenically inert with minimal inflammation [1]. Sclera patch pericardium graft (Tutopatch) is a collagenous membrane derived from solvent preserved, irradiated bovine pericardium [2]...

Randomisation, confounding & observational methods in ophthalmic epidemiology

1 June 2022 | | EYE - General
Randomisation and confounding Understanding the relationship between an exposure and an outcome of interest is the central challenge in ophthalmic epidemiology. The exposure may be aetiological, taking the form of a putative risk biological factor, or therapeutic, in the form...

The interpretation and use of ultrasound biomicroscopy (part 1)

1 October 2016 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) has become increasingly important for the diagnosis of a variety of anterior segment pathologies. Most ophthalmologists are familiar with conventional B-scan ultrasonography techniques, which operate at lower sound frequencies (7.5 to 20MHz). UBM is an ultrasound technique...