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Review of paediatric infectious endophthalmitis

1 February 2015 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
This paper presents a review on paediatric infectious endophthalmitis and considers aetiology, prognosis and management. Classification included exogenous and endogenous. Diagnosis was based on presenting history, signs and symptoms, cultures and imaging. Exogenous cases included postoperative endophthalmitis (strabismus surgery, glaucoma...

Intraocular pressure reduction after cataract surgery

1 October 2019 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Several studies have shown the efficacy of cataract surgery in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP), especially in angle closure glaucoma compared to open angle. A total of 156 eyes of 109 patients (without glaucoma or with medically controlled glaucoma) were included....
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Dacryocystosclerotherapy as an alternative to dacryocystectomy

2 December 2019 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
In this article, the authors evaluate the role of sclerosing agents in dacryocystosclerotherapy (DCST) and aim to see whether it is an alternative to dacryocystectomy (DCT) in a specific group of patients. Thirteen lacrimal drainage systems of 10 patients with...

Glaucoma surgery in Sturge-Weber syndrome

3 June 2021 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The authors report the largest retrospective study of surgical results of goniotomoy and trabeculectomy for 42 patients (46 eyes) with glaucoma associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS). There were 18 males and 24 females, and 62 goniotomy procedures (51 goniotomy surgery,...

Nordic Pharma Announces CE Mark Approval for Lacrifill® Canalicular Gel, Paving the Way for European Launch

4 August 2025 | Company Profiles, Research & Development, Contracts & Distributors
Nordic group B.V – an international pharmaceutical company operating as Nordic Pharma have received CE mark approval for Lacrifill®, a novel dry eye therapy. Lacrifill® is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel that temporarily blocks tear drainage by occluding the canalicular...

Haag-Streit announces “Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2024” winners

18 October 2024 | opportunities, slit lamp, imaging, competition, awards, haag-streit, SLIC2024, 2024
Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is pleased to announce the results of Haag-Streit's 'Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2024'. Utpal Sarkar, from Disha Eye Hospitals,...

The founder of modern ophthalmology: Sir William Stewart Duke-Elder

2 June 2025 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
A recent article in Eye News by Blaikie & King highlighted the extraordinary contribution made to the profession of ophthalmology by Sir William Stewart Duke-Elder. The author felt it appropriate to take a further in-depth look at the remarkable career...

Post-Brexit deal welcomed but leaves future relationship with EU far from settled

6 April 2021 | | EYE - General
Rod McNeil breaks down the impact of the Brexit deal on healthcare in the UK, including medicines regulation, research funding, sharing of information and the ability to work abroad. A disorderly no-deal exit from the European Union (EU) was averted...

Haag-Streit Academy launches bespoke training packages

24 July 2024 | Company Profiles, Recruitment & Personnel, Research & Development
Haag-Streit Academy is delighted to be able to offer bespoke training packages for groups of clinical staff at their premises, delivered by Haag-Streit UK product experts.

Dec/Jan Quiz 2014

1 December 2013 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
History A 25-year-old West African male presents with oral candidiasis, generalised lymphadenopathy and a red nodule in the left upper eyelid. This is biopsied. See histology images. Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Questions 1. Describe Figure 1 (haematoxylin and...

Quiz Apr/May 2023

3 April 2023 | | EYE - General
History A 76-year-old female presented at her local district general hospital with right decreased visual acuity, glare, and foreign body sensation, in addition to longer-term dry eyes. She was otherwise well. Her past medical history included hypertension. On examination: vision...

Quiz Aug/Sep 2025

4 August 2025 | | EYE - Cornea
History A 78-year-old female presented with bilateral, painless, progressive blurring of vision over five years, photophobia and increasing glare. Her past medical history included a known diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). On examination, vision in the left...