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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...
Mast cells in Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) is a potentially sight-threatening ocular disease, occurring in patients with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. Also known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, GO is characterised by orbital infiltration by immune cells including macrophages, T cells and plasma cells, which...An educational review: Teach the Teachers Course
In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, staying up-to-date of the latest developments is essential, especially for specialists such as ophthalmologists.Cricket fan Tony credits NHS cataract surgery with improving his mental health as well as his sight
Tony, 65, could see the ball at Trent Bridge match ‘for the first time in years’ and says ‘everything’ in life has improved, after cataract removal at SpaMedica.Free rail travel for blind and partially sighted people and their companions announced for Scotland
Leading sight loss charities have hailed the Scottish Government’s ‘life changing’ decision to provide free rail travel for blind and partially sighted people and their companions, saying this decision will enhance rehabilitation, independence and ensuring people with vision impairment can maintain links with their communities.Thank you, Baljean Dhillon. Welcome onboard, Peter Cackett.
As our Co-editor of over 11 years, Baljean Dhillon, passes the torch, Peter Cackett steps up to take on the role.Overcoming sight impairment for the Race Across the World!
RNIB’s Tricia travels the world and takes her message that "sight loss doesn’t stop you doing anything" to BBC One.An optometrist’s view of the Emergency Eye Day
Liverpool is steeped in history, from its mercantile history, home to Cunard and the White Star line, to the Merseybeat and Derek Hatton. Not to be outdone at their annual meeting in the city, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists made...COVID-19: Pete’s Bogus Journey
The author shares his personal experience of contracting coronavirus. I managed to body swerve COVID-19 for nine months. The Pfizer vaccine was being rolled out in my trust. I had my first inoculation booked in three weeks. I had survived...A Nightmare on Doctor Street: Two
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the clinic room… The quote below comes from Rudy Baylor, a graduate fresh out of law school and recruited by a ruthless ambulance chaser in the legal drama movie,...
Long-term outcome of ALPI for plateau iris syndrome
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of plateau iris syndrome (PIS) patients treated with argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI) following YAG laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI). Typical ALPI settings were a spot size of 200 to...
