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Intravitreal aflibercept for retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP)
2 December 2019
| Sofia Rokerya
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
In this prospective study the authors present the visual and anatomical outcome of patients with RAP lesions who were treated with intravitreal aflibercept. The study cohort of 46 patients reached study completion at week 96. They were all Caucasians, with...
An update on inherited retinal disorders (part 1) – overview and assessment of inherited retinal disease
1 October 2016
| Michel Michaelides (Prof)
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Part 2 of this topic can be found here Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) is the leading cause of blindness certification in the working age population (age 16-64 years) in England and Wales and the second most common in childhood [1]....
Discussing treatment modalities for bilateral wet AMD
1 December 2014
| Marie Tsaloumas, Bushra Mushtaq
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
A 65-year-old lady with bilateral wet AMD and vision of 6/24 comes with an internet search about current therapies. How do you explain the various treatment modalities available? There are two NICE approved treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)....
Managing a dislocated intraocular lens
A 70-year-old male patient is referred from the optician with a history of onset of double vision and examination shows a dislocated / subluxated IOL. How will you manage this patient? If the double vision is causing serious concern to...Brain tumours in adults: the essentials for an ophthalmologist
The author provides a review of the common intracranial tumours in adults (other than pituitaries) which may present to an ophthalmologist. Primary malignant brain tumours comprise 3% of adult cancers but with an ageing population such tumours are becoming more...
Predicting causes and prognosis in cases of optic disc swelling
1 December 2017
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Bilateral, cause, optic disc swelling, unilateral
The authors reviewed 93 consecutive cases with optic disc swelling (ODS) with the purpose of comparing the clinical manifestations and prognosis between cases. The aim was to understand the differences in frequency and clinical features of ODS, relating these to...
Occult central retinal artery occlusion
1 February 2022
| Kurt Spiteri Cornish
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
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CRAO, Central retinal artery occlusion, OCT, RAO, optical coherence tomography, retinal artery occlusion, spectral-domain optical coherence tomography
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a sight-threatening condition resulting from occlusion of the central retinal artery and hypoperfusion of the inner retina. Early on, fundal examination may be normal. The authors present a retrospective case series of 11 patients...
UKISCRS 47th Annual Congress Preview
1 November 2023
| Samuel Verdin
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UKISCRS, Eye News, Preview, Congress, Event, Coverage, David Lockington, Paul Ursell, London
Check out the Eye News preview for UKISCRS' 47th Annual Congress in London, 1-3 November.
Blind Inverclyde woman finds her voice
Claire Forde (29) from Greenock is no stranger to a microphone. Her journey into public speaking took a major step forward this year when she joined a newly launched Speakers Club, created to improve the confidence and communication skills of...AI insights lead OSA lecture programme
Ophthalmology’s role at the forefront of many areas of healthcare, providing valuable insights to early disease markers and progression, is to be highlighted on the OSA stand at 100% Optical. Some seven hours of free to attend lectures will provide a vision of the next five years of High Street practice.Transforming eyecare with AI at 100% Optical
4 March 2024
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Pearse Keane, AI, Moorfields, UCL, technology, advancement, artificial intelligence, development
“We are drowning in people we need to see in hospital eye services, and some people are going blind as a result. We are looking at nearly 10m hospital appointments for ophthalmology a year, with an approximately 33% increase over...
A life less miserable
2 December 2024
Secret reveal… I love musicals! Ignoring regular derision from high-brow critics, musical theatre continues to maintain a strong presence in the hearts and minds of the people. Broadway and the West End thrive with new shows and classic productions entertaining...
