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Retinoblastoma risk factors for recurrence
This study evaluates risk factors for local tumour recurrence of main solid tumour, subretinal seed, vitreous seed and new tumour formation in eyes with retinoblastoma (RB) management with primary chemotherapy over 20 years of follow-up. The study included 960 eyes...How to be ‘appy’ on call: a brief guide to mobile phone applications for the on-call ophthalmologist
One of the unexpected outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an increased reliance and integration of computer technology within hospital medicine. The need for stricter infection control policies during and after lockdown has seen a boom in technology utilisation....
SLT short-term results
The aim of the study was to evaluate the risk of adverse effects and short-term results after 360 degrees selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in glaucoma patients. The authors enrolled 64 eyes of 64 patients all who had poorly controlled primary...
Diplopia after cataract surgery – risk factors
The risk factors for binocular diplopia after uncomplicated cataract surgery in adults were studied to analyse the patterns of ocular motility and clinical causes. This was a retrospective review of 40 patients; 25 female. Onset of diplopia was at a...
Sustained elevation of extracellular ATP in chronic glaucoma
Although adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) release from retinal neurons and astrocytes has been demonstrated in short-term increases in intraocular pressure (IOP); such as in aqueous humor of humans with primary acute angle closure glaucoma, the response in chronic IOP elevation was...
Diabetic polyneuropathy and risk of developing diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic nephropathy are widely classified as microvascular complications of diabetes. DPN, which may cause complete sensation loss, is another common complication of DM. The DPN-related diminished sensation presents a significant risk factor for...Exploiting nature’s randomised trials of eye disease
Confounding and reverse causation in observational ophthalmic epidemiology Traditional observational studies are inherently limited in establishing a causal effect of an exposure on an outcome of interest. One fundamental limitation is confounding, whereby causation is incorrectly attributed to a third...University of Gloucestershire launches first of its kind ophthalmic imaging degree
Ophthalmic science is a dynamic and constantly evolving profession, with ophthalmic imagers / technicians fundamental to the smooth and efficient running of ophthalmology departments. Traditionally, as the role has developed, ophthalmic imagers have come from a variety of backgrounds, finding...What's trending Feb/Mar 2024
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #ScleralTattoo #BlackEye Scleral tattoos aren’t necessarily a new phenomenon. A quick google search will identify cases being in the news from...Conference Report: Building on a successful 2024: A week of learning at the Kabgayi Eye Unit
2024 was an exceptional year for us at Kabgayi Eye Unit (KEU). We hosted Rwanda’s first-ever international ophthalmology conference, established the Kabgayi Learning and Simulation Centre (KLAS) – a dedicated wet lab and skills transfer centre, and launched our training...
How common is empty sella in neuro-ophthalmology patients not suspected of raised intracranial pressure
The study aimed to assess how common the presence of empty / partially empty sella is amongst neuro-ophthalmology patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) excluding for papilledema and raised intracranial pressure (ICP). The study retrospectively reviewed case records of consecutive...
