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Trabeculectomy ab interno (trabectome)

1 June 2016 | | Glaucoma
This retrospective study examines the outcome of trabectome surgery in nine phakic patients with Posner-Schlossman syndrome with uncontrolled IOP >30mmgHg. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA was verified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in aqueous humour samples. Patients were treated with oral valganciclover...
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Aberration measurements with manual or FLA cataract surgery

1 August 2019 | | Cataract and Refractive
This study group compared the higher order aberrations (HOAs) between femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and manual cataract surgery. Consecutive patients undergoing FLACS or manual cataract surgery with implantation of an intraocular lens from January 2017 to February 2018 were...

The fragile p-value

5 October 2020 | | Ophthalmology
Abdus Samad Ansari explores the limitation of the p-value and the application of the fragility index in clinical trials. Clinical trials and tribulations? The restoration of vision or more purely the gift of sight is an aspect of care that...

Doctor by the sea (Pete’s Hidden Curriculum Part 1)

1 February 2022 | | Ophthalmology
See Pete's Hidden Curriculum Part 2 here. “They can always hurt you more.” This is The Fat Man’s Law Number 8 from the book The House of God by Samuel Shem. For those that have not read this book, it...

Inverted internal limiting membrane flap vs internal limiting membrane insertion technique for large macular holes

6 February 2024 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | Internal limiting membrane, internal limiting membrane insertion technique, inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique, large macular hole; meta-analysis
This meta-analysis aimed to compare and evaluate the morphological and functional outcomes between the inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap and ILM insertion techniques in the treatment of large macular holes (MHs). The primary outcome measures were defined by the...

New developments

1 December 2013 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
To reflect the fact that this column consists of not just web links, but also mobile and general technology content we have changed the name from Internet to ‘Tech Review’. In keeping with the title, this issue includes a mixture...

Improved efficacy expected with second-generation microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) devices

1 July 2015 | | Glaucoma
Microinvasive surgical approaches to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) offer minimally traumatic options for effective intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction in appropriately selected glaucoma patients. Increases in laser trabeculoplasty rates and wider adoption of glaucoma drainage device filtration procedures, together with the...

My ophthalmic elective: Lerdsin Hospital, Thailand

2 June 2021 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
My decision to undertake elective in Thailand was made to help broaden my horizons on ophthalmic conditions and practices. Additionally, I hoped to improve my Thai medical vocabulary to communicate with Thai patients fluently. As I got an opportunity to...

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: What options are there and when might they be considered?

25 March 2024 | | Glaucoma
In recent years there has been a rapid expansion in a group of operations termed ‘minimally invasive’ or ‘micro invasive’ glaucoma surgery (MIGS). These options generally offer less significant IOP reduction, but with a more favourable safety profile when compared...

A closer look at the new wave of glaucoma surgery – radical or old school?

1 October 2016 | | Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a challenging condition to treat because the exact pathophysiology remains unclear and the only readily modifiable factor is the intraocular pressure (IOP). Additionally, most glaucoma patients are completely asymptomatic, yet are often subjected to lifelong medical therapy. The...

Transferring imaging from primary to secondary care (part 1)

5 August 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
Transferring clinical imaging from high street optometrists to secondary care is an increasingly requested option, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide variety of solutions exist to allow this, each with their own merits and shortcomings. For...

Envision Glasses – a different take on a sight impairment wearable (part 1)

1 December 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
In recent issues we reviewed the OrCam MyEye Pro, a glasses mounted mobile device that can assist sight impaired users. This time we are taking a look at the Envision Glasses, a comparable device that takes a different approach (see...