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Intravitreal injection related endophthalmitis

1 April 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This article reviews the incidence, clinical findings, risk factors, management and visual outcomes in intravitreal injection related endophthalmitis. Incidence of this complication is reported to be in the range of 0.038% to 0.065% (1 in 2000-3000 injections). Patients present typically...

Mid-term evaluation of the new Glaukos iStent

1 February 2014 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
This is a prospective non-randomised interventional study to assess the efficacy and safety of the Glaukos GTS-400 iStent combined with cataract surgery. The patients enrolled in the study had cataract and primary open angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliation glaucoma or ocular hypertension....
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Presentation of conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia

7 April 2021 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
Ocular surface squamous neoplasia is the umbrella term for malignancies of the conjunctiva and within the spectrum lies conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) – a non-invasive malignancy. CIN has been implicated with ageing, smoking and ultraviolet light exposure. The typical manifestation...

Lamellar patch grafts utilising cornea remnants from DMEK/PKP

5 April 2022 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
The authors retrospectively reviewed 23 lamellar patch grafts performed over a six-year period for tectonic indications in corneal thinning and perforations. The anterior stroma of corneal endothelium peeled for descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) were used to prepare circular lamellar...

Corneal dellen following strabismus surgery

3 October 2022 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of corneal dellen (CD) development, the healing process and associated factors that affect the development and healing of CD formation after strabismus surgery. This study retrospectively reviewed 1264 eyes of 714 patients from...
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Efficacy of combined vitrectomy with intravitreal corticosteroid injection for ERM

1 December 2022 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal | Dexamethasone, Epiretinal membrane, Intravitreal injection, Triamcinolone, Vitrectomy
In this study the authors evaluated the efficacy of vitrectomy combined with corticosteroid injection for idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM). A systematic literature review was conducted by searching three electronic databases, PubMed, Embase and Medline, up to 2020 for relevant studies....

Myopia management

1 December 2022 | | EYE - General
With the growing prevalence of myopia at epidemic levels in some countries and increasing number of research publications on myopia control, there is a lot of controversy regarding the management of myopia. As none of them are at present available...

From dry eyes to glaucoma: How the menopause impacts your eyes and what to do about it, according to an optician

25 October 2024 | menopause, dry eye, eye drops, Nimmi Mistry, WMD2024, cornea, glaucoma, cataracts, oestrogen, Vision Direct, opticians, optometry
Menopause, much like entering puberty, comes with hormonal disruptions that change a woman's body and behaviour. Some of the first visible side effects are hot flushes, weight gain, and acne, accompanied by behavioural symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, and brain...

Like a moth to AC flare: CMV-associated hypertensive anterior uveitis

19 September 2025 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Hypertensive anterior uveitis can present a diagnostic challenge to clinicians working in emergency eye departments. While prompt initial control of intraocular pressure (IOP) and inflammation is essential, elucidating the underlying aetiology is critical for long-term visual outcomes. When there is...

Mask management: Dry eyes and misty glasses

22 September 2020
To mark National Eye Health Week (21-27 September), The College of Optometrists has issued advice on how to wear a mask, maintain healthy eyes and see clearly.

Nurse-led Rapid Corneal Collagen Cross-linking / UKISOP Society Education Day

1 December 2013 |
Nurse-led Rapid Corneal Collagen Cross-linking By Dan Gore Over the last decade, clinical trial data has accumulated for new interventions in keratoconus that promise to arrest disease progression, significantly reduce transplantation rates and save many patients from long-term reliance on...

Ophthalmology history and examination – a guide for medical students

15 February 2023 | | EYE - General
*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...