Recent high-powered trials have propelled neuro-ophthalmology towards the domain of modern immunology. Corticosteroids have long been considered the potent immunosuppressive that will smother all
Periocular triamcinolone vs intravitreal implants for the treatment of uveitic macular oedema: the POINT trial. Ophthalmology 2019;126(2):283-295. Design: 192 adult patients with non
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
Primary selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension: Clinical outcomes, predictors of success and safety from lasers in glaucoma and OHT (LiGHT) trial Garg Am, Vick
Grant Watters presents his review of some of the latest eye research in the field of speciality contact lenses, focusing on ortho-k, scleral CLS for ocular surface disease and piggyback and hybrid CL systems.
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
This is a randomised, prospective intervention study that evaluated the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of severe, aqueous-deficient dry eye. PRP is a blood derivative that has previously been successfully used to treat ocular surface disorders such as persist
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.
The incidence and clinical outcome of complications in 4,000 consecutive strabismus operationsAilsa E. Ritchie, Nadeem AliJ AAPOS. 2019 May 4Review: This is an interesting article that highlights the
Ophthalmic manifestations of facial dog bites, Intravenous steroid with antibiotic treatment for children with orbital cellulitis, Reducing local anaesthetic injection pain methods in periocular surgery
Subthreshold nanosecond laser intervention in AMD: the LEAD study; Vessel density of superficial, intermediate and deep capillary plexuses using OCTA; Longitudinal changes in eyes with HCQ retinal toxicity
