Ophthalmology
Loss of vision can be a scary symptom for patients to experience, and a scary presentation...
Ophthalmology is a hugely popular career. Having the skills and ability to improve...
Medicines reconciliation is the process of accurately listing a person’s medicines....
Foreign body in eye is a very common presentation seen in the emergency department....
Introduction
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea.
It may result from infective...
Introduction
Papilloedema is optic disc swelling which is specifically secondary...
Introduction
With an increase in the ageing population globally, we will be seeing...
The visual field is the entire area a patient can see with their eyes fixes and without...
Diplopia, also known as double vision, happens when there is a mismatch in images...
What is it?
A sudden increase in intraocular pressure, which can present as an...
Introduction
The orbital septum is a fibrous connective tissue layer which divides...
No matter what time of the day it is, this is an ophthalmic emergency and requires...
What is it?
Chemical injuries of the eye are ocular emergencies that necessitate...
The national selection process for ophthalmology is coordinated by NHS England (South...
What is it?
GCA (Giant cell arteritis) or temporal arteritis is a well known Ophthalmology...
Pupil size results from the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation...
Ophthalmology has long been the specialty with the most referrals and patient appointments...
This article is the second of two articles about traumatic eye injuries.
The...
Ophthalmology training is becoming increasingly competitive every year and is one...
This article is the first of two articles about traumatic eye injuries. This article...
Introduction and Anatomy
The eyelid is important for ensuring physical protection...
A cataract is “a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent...
Amblyopia is a childhood cause of visual impairment. It occurs due to abnormal visual...
Pupillary reflex pathway:
Light reaches the retina, travels via ganglion cells...
Poorly controlled hypertension results in target-organ damage. In the eye, it results...
Anatomy of a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The slit lamp consists of:
An illumination...
Definition
Sudden onset painless loss of vision is usually due to vascular occlusion....
Glaucoma can be divided into open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma...
Most common presenting symptoms: Flashing lights or new floaters
Introduction
A...
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to junior doctors,...
Introduction
Ptosis is a condition characterized by the drooping of the upper...
Introduction
Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common...
Basic anatomy
In this article, we will be discussing retinal detachments and will...
Ophthalmology provides a great deal of variety by combining medicine, surgery &...
Overview
Diabetes mellitus can cause both macrovascular (e.g., myocardial infarction,...
Introduction – epidemiology and causes/risk factors:
Uveitis is a condition that...
The Multiple Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam increasingly...
The Duke-Elder Undergraduate Prize Exam is an optional competitive exam run by the...
Cataract Surgery: A Brief Introduction
Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible...
Retinal detachment is an ophthalmic condition in which the retina is detached from...
Red eye is one of the most common eye presentations you will encounter. Whilst many...
This is intended for junior doctors on the ward or in ED, covering how to approach...