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Occlusion amblyopia
The authors report a case of binocular diplopia developing in an eight-year-old autistic child following two hours of total occlusion per day for six weeks. The child did not automatically resuppress once occlusion was stopped. Occlusion with Blenderm tape prevented...
GA position of eyes
The authors assessed eye position based on the corneal reflex position (Hirschberg test) using a standardised measurement on pictures taken at the preoperative evaluation and under general anaesthesia (GA) in 41 patients. The mean ocular deviation taken at the preoperative...In memory of John Hockney, 1948–2024
“I think it is fair to say that John was 'Mr Optrafair' for many years and devoted an enormous amount of his time to ensure it was a financial success for the FMO,” said former FMO Vice-Chairman Kingsley Sleep.
Bandage contact lens cultures after corneal collagen cross-linking
1 August 2016
| Saruban Pasu
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EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
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Bacterial contamination, contact lens, corneal collagen cross-linking, keratoconus, photorefractive keratotomy
Corneal collagen cross-linking (CCL) is a treatment modality that has been shown to stop the progression of keratoconus. There have also been reports that CCL acts as an antimicrobiologic agent in treating resistant microbial keratitis. This study aimed to investigate...
How to write and publish a case report – tips and common pitfalls
2 August 2024
| William Evans
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EYE - General
Ophthalmology is an extremely popular specialty, with the competition ratio at ST1 level entry being 10:1 in 2023 [1]. Consequently, applicants are required to achieve higher portfolio scores to remain competitive. For those considering a career in ophthalmology, two points...
Preview: UKISCRS 48th Annual Congress 2024
22 November 2024
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conference, meetings, events, UKISCRS, cataract, refraction, United Kingdom, Ireland, Eire, society, London, David Lockington, Paul Ursell, YOP, UKISOP, Rebecca Turner
One of the biggest UKISCRS events is upon us, and we’ll all by making our way down there in the next several weeks or so. Not only is it the 75th anniversary of the IOL, but it is also the...
IOP and reversibility of RPE detachment
1 April 2015
| Lorraine North
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EYE - Glaucoma
The authors describe how three patients with retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) detachment showed a reduction or disappearance of an RPE detachment immediately following prone dark room test (PDRT). The authors performed spectralis OCT on 140 angle closure subjects before and...
Chief optometric advisor letter to optometry sector: update on undergraduate optometry degree reforms
Dr Janey Pooley, Chief Optometric Advisor to the Scottish Government, releases an update on progress of the reforms to the undergraduate optometry degree model in Scotland.RSM (The Royal Society of Medicine): National Diabetic Eye Screening Conference 2024: Prioritising People with Diabetes
19 April 2024
Join us for our annual conference, an essential meeting for anyone involved in diabetic eye screening since it provides insight into past, current and future changes. Hear key updates direct from the National Programme team with an opportunity to question...
Changes in Japanese eyes after laser peripheral iridotomy
1 August 2016
| Anjali Gupta
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EYE - Glaucoma
The aim of this study was to evaluate laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) induced changes in anterior segment parameters, using the anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT). Seventy-two subjects of Japanese ethnicity with primary angle closure suspect (PACS), primary angle closure...
Is intracranial pressure affected by the valsalva manoeuvres and exercise?
31 May 2024
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is characterised by elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), which leads to optic nerve head swelling and a risk of visual loss. The impact of straining and exercise on ICP regulation is poorly understood yet clinically relevant to...
