Ophthalmology
The FRCOphth Part 1 is the first written examination set by the Royal College of...
Eye pain is a common presentation with a broad differential. A structured history...
Glaucoma can be divided into open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma...
Definition
An acute onset, idiopathic paralysis of seventh cranial nerve (CN VII)....
Introduction
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as pseudotumour...
When taking a history from a patient presenting with ophthalmic symptoms, it is important...
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to resident doctors,...
Ophthalmology provides a great deal of variety by combining medicine, surgery &...
Introduction
Papilloedema is optic disc swelling which is specifically secondary...
This guide is designed to help you identify the key areas you need to focus on when...
Introduction
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea.
It may result from infective...
The visual field is the entire area a patient can see with their eyes fixes and without...
The Duke-Elder Undergraduate Prize Exam is an optional competitive exam run by the...
The FRCOphth (Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) Part 1 exam is...
Introduction
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) is the term for shingles that involves...
Key Points
Optic Neuritis (ON) is inflammation of the optic nerve, most commonly...
My medical school ophthalmology elective to Southern Africa was cancelled during...
Foreign body in eye is a very common presentation seen in the emergency department....
Ophthalmology is a hugely popular career. Having the skills and ability to improve...
Corneal dystrophies are inherited, bilateral, slowly progressive, non-inflammatory...
This article is the first of two articles about traumatic eye injuries. This article...
The national selection process for ophthalmology is coordinated by NHS England (South...
Loss of vision can be a scary symptom for patients to experience, and a scary presentation...
Introduction
The orbital septum is a fibrous connective tissue layer which divides...
Ophthalmology training is becoming increasingly competitive every year and is one...
Red eye is one of the most common eye presentations you will encounter. Whilst many...
This is intended for resident doctors on the ward or in ED, covering how to approach...
A subconjunctival haemorrhage (SCH) can appear alarming to patients: the sudden,...
Anatomy of a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The slit lamp consists of:
An illumination...
Cataract Surgery: A Brief Introduction
Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible...
Ophthalmology has long been the specialty with the most referrals and patient appointments...
Pupil size results from the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation...
Medicines reconciliation is the process of accurately listing a person’s medicines....
Red eyes are a common presentation in patients, but its causes and consequences can...
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...
Poorly controlled hypertension results in target-organ damage. In the eye, it results...
What is it?
Chemical injuries of the eye are ocular emergencies that necessitate...
Pupillary reflex pathway:
Light reaches the retina, travels via ganglion cells...
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a relatively common ophthalmic condition...
Diplopia, also known as double vision, happens when there is a mismatch in images...
What is it?
GCA (Giant cell arteritis) or temporal arteritis is a well known Ophthalmology...
Conjunctivitis, which is often termed “pink eye”, is one of the most frequent causes...
Most common presenting symptoms: Flashing lights or new floaters
Introduction
A...
Introduction and Anatomy
The eyelid is important for ensuring physical protection...
Introduction
With an increase in the ageing population globally, we will be seeing...
Introduction – epidemiology and causes/risk factors:
Uveitis is a condition that...
Basic anatomy
In this article, we will be discussing retinal detachments and will...
Retinal detachment is an ophthalmic condition in which the retina is detached from...
Introduction
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease characterised by...
This article is the second of two articles about traumatic eye injuries.
The...
A cataract is “a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent...
Strabismus, commonly referred to as “crossed eyes” or “wandering...
Introduction
Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common...
Amblyopia is a childhood cause of visual impairment. It occurs due to abnormal visual...
Pursuing an ophthalmology elective Down Under demands early action, well-defined...
The Multiple Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam increasingly...
Overview
Diabetes mellitus can cause both macrovascular (e.g., myocardial infarction,...
Definition
Sudden onset painless loss of vision is usually due to vascular occlusion....
