Ophthalmology
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
With an increase in the ageing population globally, we will be seeing...
Introduction
The orbital septum is a fibrous connective tissue layer which divides...
What is it?
GCA (Giant cell arteritis) or temporal arteritis is a well known Ophthalmology...
Diplopia, also known as double vision, happens when there is a mismatch in images...
Pupil size results from the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation...
The national selection process for ophthalmology is coordinated by NHS England (South...
What is it?
A sudden increase in intraocular pressure, which can present as an...
No matter what time of the day it is, this is an ophthalmic emergency and requires...
Anatomy of a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The slit lamp consists of:
An illumination...
What is it?
Chemical injuries of the eye are ocular emergencies that necessitate...
Introduction and Anatomy
The eyelid is important for ensuring physical protection...
This article is the first of two articles about traumatic eye injuries. This article...
Ophthalmology has long been the specialty with the most referrals and patient appointments...
Ophthalmology training is becoming increasingly competitive every year and is one...
A cataract is “a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent...
This article is the second of two articles about traumatic eye injuries.
The...
Pupillary reflex pathway:
Light reaches the retina, travels via ganglion cells...
Basic anatomy
In this article, we will be discussing retinal detachments and will...
Poorly controlled hypertension results in target-organ damage. In the eye, it results...
Most common presenting symptoms: Flashing lights or new floaters
Introduction
A...
Overview
Diabetes mellitus can cause both macrovascular (e.g., myocardial infarction,...
Amblyopia is a childhood cause of visual impairment. It occurs due to abnormal visual...
Introduction
Ptosis is a condition characterized by the drooping of the upper...
Glaucoma can be divided into open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma...
Introduction
Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common...
Retinal detachment is an ophthalmic condition in which the retina is detached from...
Introduction
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease characterised by...
Introduction – epidemiology and causes/risk factors:
Uveitis is a condition that...
The Multiple Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam increasingly...
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to resident doctors,...
The FRCOphth (Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) Part 1 exam is...
Definition
Sudden onset painless loss of vision is usually due to vascular occlusion....
Ophthalmology provides a great deal of variety by combining medicine, surgery &...
Prepare for OSCE and UKMLA ophthalmology content. Catch up on our 1hr session covering...
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...
Red eye is one of the most common eye presentations you will encounter. Whilst many...
Introduction
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea.
It may result from infective...
This is intended for resident doctors on the ward or in ED, covering how to approach...
Loss of vision can be a scary symptom for patients to experience, and a scary presentation...
Introduction
Papilloedema is optic disc swelling which is specifically secondary...
Ophthalmology is a hugely popular career. Having the skills and ability to improve...
The visual field is the entire area a patient can see with their eyes fixes and without...