Pneumatic retinopexy versus vitrectomy for the management of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment outcomes randomised trial (PIVOT) Hillier RJ, Felfeli T, Berger AR, Wong DT, Altomare F et
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as pseudotumor cerebri, is a syndrome that is defined by clinical criteria that includes increased intracranial pressure and its associated signs
Despite major advances in phacoemulsification cataract surgery over the last 25 years, complications still occur, albeit at a relatively low rate. The Auckland Cataract Studies (ACS 2000-2020), led by McGhee et al, commenced with the appointment of the first anterior segment clinical research fellow
It is a common scenario that potentially swollen optic discs are detected on routine eye examination for another purpose. Clearly, if someone presents with headaches and visual disturbance, then any potentially swollen discs need urgent assessment because papilloedema can be due to life-threatening
Blepharitis is an epidemic – defined as inflammation affecting the eyelashes, eyelids and the ocular surface, it is widely recognised as one of the most common ocular conditions.
Genome engineering or gene editing is a term in increasing use in our lexicon, particularly since the awareness that technologies based on prokaryotic CRISPR, an inherent part of a bacteria’s defence
The term albinism is derived from the Latin word albus for white. Although the first scientific report of albinism was by Sir Archibald Garrod in 1908, albinism has been reported in Africa for over
One of the first challenges of my glaucoma fellowship was mastering gonioscopy and the iridocorneal angle. As you know, there are many indications for performing gonioscopy, including patients potentially at risk for angle closure, determining the cause of intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation in var
Eyelashes exist to help protect the ocular surface, but can certainly cause problems, from trivial to very serious. Worldwide, trachoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, essentially caused
The vitreous gel fills the posterior segment of the eye and has a volume of about 4ml. It is composed of 98% water and 2% structural proteins and extracellular matrix components. Collagen is the major
Glaucoma surgery has come a long way since the days of Dr Louis de Wecker, described as the father of glaucoma filtration surgery in 1869. Sugar, Cairns and Watson paved the way to the modern day
Rho-associated coiled-coil protein kinase (ROCK) inhibitors, have shown significant therapeutic potential for a wide range of ocular and non-ocular diseases. This includes new treatments for corneal
