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The expanding spectrum of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

2 February 2024 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
This is a review article from a tertiary centre in Atlanta, US. With rising obesity rates and increasing access for MRI scans there has been a large increase in patients requiring an urgent papilloedema check with incidental findings on MRI...
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Use of the Mendonca strabismus forceps in locating and measuring muscle insertions

4 August 2025 | | EYE - Strabismus
The authors aimed to compare the reliability of the Mendonca strabismus forceps vs intraoperative calliper measurements for determining the distance from the limbus to the insertion of the extraocular muscles in patients undergoing strabismus surgery. This was a prospective observation...
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Vitreoretinal lymphoma: The importance of cerebral spinal fluid evaluation at initial diagnosis

2 October 2025 | | EYE - Oncology
This is a retrospective single centre case observational study between 2006 and 2024 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to review patients with biopsy-proven central nervous system lymphoma and MRI brain evaluation. Sixth-five patients were included in this study, 11...

Running a high-volume nurse led intravitreal service using the Sp.eye device – the Stanley Eye Unit experience

2 February 2024 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Introduction The vast majority of ophthalmology units utilise allied healthcare professionals (AHPs) to deliver intravitreal injections (IVIs). The Royal College of Ophthalmologists issued a statement 10 years ago advocating the use of non-medical practitioners performing IVIs [1]. The main benefit...

Laser corneal refractive procedures – a review

1 December 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Evolution of refractive surgery stays true to the quote of Theodore Roosevelt: “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Refractive surgery is an evolving field, which thanks modern technologies for refining ideas...

Simulated ocular surgery – strabismus surgery

1 October 2015 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
See also Simulated ocular surgery and Simulated ocular surgery: pars plane vitrectomy and scleral buckling surgery Strabismus surgery requires a range of skills, distinct to those required for intraocular surgery. Even if a trainee does not plan to become a...

Introduction of the Mydriasert insert at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

1 August 2018 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
The authors report on a study to examine the effects of the Mydriasert insert on time, effects, patient comfort and tolerability at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Mydriasert is an insoluble ophthalmic insert indicated for mydriasis prior to ophthalmic surgery, which...

A career in uveitis

7 December 2020 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
As he retires from clinical practice, the author looks back on his long career in uveitis and how care of these patients has changed dramatically since his days as an undergraduate. My trainees and fellows are often bored by my...

Corneal transplantation in the United Kingdom: are we blind to the challenges that still exist after the Organ Donation Bill?

28 November 2022 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
Corneal transplantation (CT) is a significant treatment option for a huge number of patients in the United Kingdom (UK) [1]. For an individual, CT results in a substantial improvement in quality of life. Penetrating keratoplasty with full thickness grafting has...

Part 2: the Arclight Device: frugal imaging for eyecare

3 June 2024 | | EYE - General
In this three-part series (Click here for Part 1 and here for Part 3) Andrew Blaikie and his team explore the role and application of the Arclight Device in Imaging of the Eye. There are many different types of ophthalmic...

Corneal confocal microscopy: A window into peripheral nerve health

3 April 2026 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. Corneal confocal microscopy (CCM) is an advanced, non-invasive imaging technique that has...

Beyond the Snellen Chart: Essential ophthalmology skills for a junior doctor

5 October 2026 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma
Despite the clinical weight of the field, ophthalmology was a specialty we encountered infrequently during our early medical training. In spite of limited formal exposure during undergraduate and postgraduate training, eye-related presentations were a regular feature of our day-to-day work...