A 50-year-old male patient is referred from the Accident & Emergency department with a history of ptosis. How will you manage this patient? Mr Bertie Fernando Clinical management Clinical management starts with a sound clinical history. Current history The history...
Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind people to read and write, is as vital as ever, and has adapted to the advances of new technology, says RNIB, Scotland's leading sight loss charity.
As ever, I would like to thank all those who participated in the last edition’s survey. A lot of data was generated and I do not intend to go through each individual finding. What is staggering again is the degree...
Much like Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, OneNote is part of Microsoft Office. For this reason it is likely that you will have access to it in your work environment. Used in isolation it is an easy to use and...
1 October 2018
| Hamza Zafar, SZ Tan, SJ Charles, Niall Patton, A Jalil, G Turner, Rita McLauchlan, D Park, FD Scala
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EYE - General
Informed consent is an ethical and legal right of every patient [1]. It is essential that patients receive clear, concise and accurate information regarding the risks, benefits and alternatives to a potential intervention. In addition to this, the patient must...
1 October 2016
| Demetrios T Manasses, Leon Au
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EYE - Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a challenging condition to treat because the exact pathophysiology remains unclear and the only readily modifiable factor is the intraocular pressure (IOP). Additionally, most glaucoma patients are completely asymptomatic, yet are often subjected to lifelong medical therapy. The...
Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular tumour. However, they are still rare, with an incidence of 2-8 per million [1]. The presence of a choroidal naevus is a risk factor for uveal melanoma [1]. Patients with choroidal lesions...
This study day aims to upskill ophthalmic practitioners in the triaging, assessment and management of emergency eye conditions. The day will include both theoretical teaching and a practical skills session. Learning outcomesDemonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the anatomy,...
Moorfields Eye Hospital are delighted to present the Gonioscopy course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals. This is targeted at clinicians working in primary or secondary care who are interested in learning more about the use and technique of gonioscopy in ophthalmic...