Delayed Spontaneous Macular Hole Closure: Insights into Basic Pathophysiology

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  • Post author:Diya Baker, Syed Husain, Rishika Chaudhary, Kim Lett
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Idiopathic macular holes (MHs) are most prevalent in the sixth and seventh decade of life with approximately two-thirds of patients being female, and can significantly impact patients’ quality of life. Although the aetiology is unknown, a range of risk factors have been proposed including; myopia, retinal detachment, hypertension and diabetic retinopathy.

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Spontaneously resolving bilateral visual loss: A case report

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  • Post author:Moaz Hamid
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A 64-year-old lady presented to the emergency department with a headache and bilateral visual loss. She had recently visited France for two months to spend time with family, and had returned to the United Kingdom one week previously. The headache had developed around 2 weeks ago and whilst still on holiday, coming on suddenly.

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Referrals to Ophthalmology: A Guide for Junior Doctors

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  • Post author:Moaz Hamid
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With increasing specialisation and multidisciplinary approaches to healthcare, referrals are becoming an every present part of working in any speciality. Despite the daily occurrence of the task of referring a patient, referrals are commonly cited as a challenging task by junior doctors. This challenging nature is demonstrated in the often anecdotally mentioned complaint amongst doctors of receiving inappropriate referrals.

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Artificial Iris Implant: A Case Report

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  • Post author:Haider Manzar
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Traditional iris implants that are commonly available are rigid, requiring large incisions with associated risks of scarring, astigmatism, infection and poor healing (Thiagalingam et al., 2008). Furthermore, they do not replicate the patient’s natural eye colour and are therefore less desirable from a cosmetic point of view. Custom made iris implants are now growingly available and provide an exciting alternative.

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How to Revise for the Duke Elder Exam

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  • Post author:Mohammad Ihsan Fazal
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This article is a guide to help you prepare for the Duke Elder exam. The Duke Elder Exam is an undergraduate award exam available to medical students in the UK and Ireland. If you are even slightly considering ophthalmology as a career you should sit the exam because it is worth application points which you simply cannot get after graduation. This is especially important when considering how competitive the application process is.

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A Case of a Disappearing Lens – Late IOL Dislocation

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  • Post author:Mohammad Ihsan Fazal
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Posterior IOL dislocation is a complication of cataract surgery which can present many years after the initial procedure with an incidence rate as high as 3%. Weak zonular fibres are a major cause of IOL dislocation. Late onset dislocation is associated with progressive zonular weakening whereas zonular rupture is seen in early dislocation.

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