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Effectiveness of supramaximal horizontal surgery for third nerve palsy

6 February 2024 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The purpose of this study was to present the outcomes and progress of third nerve palsy cases after supra-maximal recession / resection. The aim is for an initial overcorrection of 15-25PD at day one. This was a retrospective study of...
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Impact of initial management on relapse in Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada syndrome

3 September 2024 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
In this retrospective, multi-centre, observational study, the impact of the initial management of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome (VKHS) was assessed by reviewing the records of all patients diagnosed with VKHS between January 2001 and December 2020 in two French tertiary centres, with...
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Submacular haemorrhage associated with nAMD: A meta-analysis and meta-regression on use of tPA and anti-VEGFs

1 November 2024 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a combination of tPA and anti-VEGF in the treatment of submacular haemorrhage (SMH) associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). A systematic review meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines, focusing on...
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Epidemiology of ocular cancer in Cali

4 December 2024 | | EYE - Pathology, EYE - Oncology
The aim of this study was to describe the population trends of incidence and survival rates of ocular cancer in Cali, Columbia. Data was retrieved from the Registro Poblacion de Cancer de Cali (RPCC, i.e. Population Cancer Registry of Cali)...
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Correlations of fusional convergence with suppression depth in control of exotropia

2 June 2025 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
This study was undertaken to investigate the differences in fusional convergence during refusion in patients with intermittent exotropia based on suppression depth and exotropia control. This was a cross-sectional study of 25 patients; 15 female and 10 male aged mean...
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Visual characteristics of spina bifida myelomeningocele

3 April 2026 | | EYE - Paediatrics
Ireland has a relatively high rate of spina bifida (SB), with a neural tube defect rate of 1.05 per 1000 births of which 47% are SB. This study was an audit of SB myelomeningocele (SBM) cases over an 8-year period,...

Pathophysiology of diabetic macular oedema: why combination therapy may be better

1 October 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The prevalence of diabetes has continued to increase over the years. It is currently estimated that there are 382 million with diabetes worldwide in 2013, and that this figure is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035 [1]. In...

Thousands of retired staff return to the NHS

26 October 2023 | NHS, staff, workforce, HCP, Long Term Workforce Plan, Navina Evans, Ruth May, Will Quince
More than a third of nurses who retired two years ago had returned to practice 12 months later, according to new NHS England figures.

Biomarkers reveal how patients with glaucoma may respond to treatment

25 July 2024 | glaucoma, biomarkers, UCL, research, treatment, Diagnosis
Markers in the blood that predict whether glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued loss of vision following conventional treatment have been identified by researchers at UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

ABDO Pay and Reward Survey findings

18 March 2026 | allied professions, audit, optometry
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has published the findings of its recent Pay and Reward Survey, providing detailed insight into salaries, benefits, professional recognition and career progression across the profession. The survey, which had a 27% response rate,...

Periocular burns: a literature review of classification, management protocols and outcomes of treatment

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - General
The author provides a review of the current literature regarding the principles of classification, management protocols of acute ocular and periocular burns and the role of the burn and oculoplastic surgeon involved in their care. More than two-thirds of facial...

The College of Optometrists launches its manifesto for eyecare in Scotland: building on success

9 March 2026 | optometry, allied professions, services
As Scotland marks 20 years since it became the only UK nation to introduce free NHS-funded eye examinations for people of all ages in 2006, The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Scottish Government to continue leading the...