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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Red Herrings and Zebras – a Curious Case of Conjunctival Melanoma

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  • Post author:Yusuf Abdallah, Ben While, Salvi SM
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Conjunctival melanoma is a rare ophthalmic cancer which requires a high index of clinical suspicion in order to be managed promptly and appropriately. We present an interesting case of a 74-year-old man with conjunctival melanoma and a red-herring in the form of an ipsilateral peri-ocular benign haemangioma that delayed diagnosis

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Maxillary Division Shingles – A Diagnostic Conundrum

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  • Post author:Yusuf Abdallah, Simon Madge
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Varicella-zoster virus commonly causes shingles in the elderly population. Atypical presentations require astute knowledge of the distribution pattern of the nerve affected and a thorough history and systemic examination to allow diagnosis. We present a rare case of maxillary division shingles with ocular manifestations in a 71-year-old woman post cataract operation.

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