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In conversation with Salman Waqar
Hari Kaneshayogan interviews Salman Waqar, a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a keen interest in medical innovation. He is the inventor of the Waqar suture removal forceps, which combines suture cut and removal in one instrument. He has also created an injection...Ophthalmology history and examination – a guide for medical students
*First author Students have very little exposure to ophthalmology during their years at medical school. Teaching consists of a handful of lectures followed by a short placement in which students are expected to practise histories and examinations on patients with...
Oculofacial plastic surgery – is antibiotic prophylaxis required?
This is a randomised, controlled, unmasked clinical trial evaluating whether topical antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the rate of infection after oculofacial plastic surgery compared to a non-antibiotic ointment. A total of 401 participants over the age of 18 were recruited, with...
Orbital Schwannomas
This is a large case series of orbital Schwannomas managed at a single centre over a 26-year period. Twenty Schwannomas are reported, all but one of which was managed surgically. The tumours were all benign, had an insidious onset and...The most frequent complaints and claims in ophthalmology – a Medical Protection Society (MPS) analysis
The authors look at the reasons behind medico-legal cases reported to MPS and share key learning points. Complications following ophthalmology surgery are rare, however, medico-legal cases are not uncommon due to the significant impact they can have on patients’ lifestyles....Headache: the clue is in the eyes
A worrying cause of headache is raised intracranial pressure (ICP). Papilloedema is a vital clue for accurate diagnosis and performing fundoscopy is essential in detecting this sign. The authors review the use of fundoscopy in their own district general hospital....External dacryocystorhinostomy in the management of childhood epiphora
Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is thought to be caused by a membranous obstruction at the distal end of the nasolacrimal duct (NLD). Rarely, associated midline deformities in soft tissue and bony structures of the face are present in patients with...An Introduction to: RCOphth's Microsurgery Course
For foundation doctors and medical students with a keen interest on becoming ophthalmologists, the RCOphth Microsurgery Introduction Course stands as a gateway to introducing doctors to the intricacies of microsurgery.Introducing: the Glaucoma Field Defect Classifier
For patients with advanced glaucoma, there are no treatments to reverse severe sight impairment (blindness). Support in the community is essential but requires a certificate of visual impairment (CVI) signed by a consultant ophthalmologist. The criteria for certification are ambiguous...Moorfields Education YAG laser training for nurses and AHPs
Are you a senior nurse /allied health professional who is ready to take your clinical skills to the next level? Do you have a long waiting list for your patients who require YAG posterior capsulotomy? If the answer is yes,...Moorfields- Nd:YAG laser for posterior capsulotomy training for nurses and ophthalmic health care professionals
Are you a senior nurse /health care professional who is ready to take your clinical skills to the next level ? Do you have a long waiting list for your patients who require YAG posterior capsulotomy? If the answer is...
