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Comparison of visual field indices between normal adults and children
The authors present a prospective observational study which aimed to compare visual field indices with retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in normal adults and children. Children aged 6–18 years were recruited from a single...
Narrative literature review for intermittent exotropia
This is a narrative literature review on prevalence, terminology, risk factors, natural history and clinical characteristics for intermittent exotropia. A Medline search was conducted with no date restrictions up to September 2020 and collating English language studies. Prevalence was reported...
Type 3 macular neovascularisation (MNV) due to age-related macular degeneration
This paper systematically reviews and summarises the current knowledge on type 3 neovascularisation due to age-related macular degeneration which is defined as neovascularisation originating from the retinal deep capillary plexus that grows towards the outer retina often penetrating the level...
Can diuretics increase the risk of acute angle closure glaucoma?
Diuretics, used widely in the treatment of hypertension, oedema, heart failure and liver failure, have been implicated in case reports in scientific literature to be linked to bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG). The aim of this study was to...
Primary visual pathway changes in individuals with chronic mild traumatic brain injury
Patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) often self-report vision disturbance despite showing no reduction of visual acuity or fundus examination abnormality. This prospective, observational, cross-sectional study aimed to determine if using a sweeping array of investigations can help diagnose...
EDOF intraocular lens in eyes with preexisting retinal disease
Extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) offers improved near and intermediate vision, aiming to reduce spectacle dependence in cataract patients. This study aims to evaluate the performance of EDOF lenses following cataract surgery in patients with retinal pathology....
Results of vitrectomy in epiretinal membranes secondary to retinal vein occlusions
This retrospective, observational multicentre study investigated the anatomic and functional results of vitrectomy associated with the peeling of secondary epiretinal membranes (ERM) in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and determined the prognostic factors of surgical outcomes. Data was collected...Scope Ophthalmology announce case awards winners
Scope Eyecare are delighted to announce the winners of the Scope Ophthalmology case awards UK and Ireland for 2023.Vabysmo receives NICE approval
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently approved Vabysmo▼(faricimab) for treating adults with visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch and central retinal vein occlusion (BRVO and CRVO). The NICE approval of Vabysmo was...SCOPE Announces 2025 Independent Prescriber Bursary Award Winners
SCOPE is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Independent Prescriber (IP) Bursary Awards, an initiative now in its fourth year. Designed to support optometrists in gaining IP qualifications by covering course fees, the awards continue to attract strong...The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers awards two Master’s Medals for early career research
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (WCSM) this week announced the winners of two Master’s Medals for 2025. Fabian Yii from Edinburgh was awarded the Master’s Medal for his paper, 'Fundus Refraction Offset as a Personalized Biomarker for 12-Year Risk...
