Ophthalmology
Overview
Diabetes mellitus can cause both macrovascular (e.g., myocardial infarction,...
Definition
Sudden onset painless loss of vision is usually due to vascular occlusion....
Pursuing an ophthalmology elective Down Under demands early action, well-defined...
The Multiple Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam increasingly...
Glaucoma can be divided into open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma...
Eye pain is a common presentation with a broad differential. A structured history...
Definition
An acute onset, idiopathic paralysis of seventh cranial nerve (CN VII)....
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to resident doctors,...
Introduction
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as pseudotumour...
Ophthalmology provides a great deal of variety by combining medicine, surgery &...
The FRCOphth Part 1 is the first written examination set by the Royal College of...
When taking a history from a patient presenting with ophthalmic symptoms, it is important...
Introduction
Papilloedema is optic disc swelling which is specifically secondary...
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...
This guide is designed to help you identify the key areas you need to focus on when...
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...
Ophthalmology is a hugely popular career. Having the skills and ability to improve...
Foreign body in eye is a very common presentation seen in the emergency department....
The national selection process for ophthalmology is coordinated by NHS England (South...
This article is the first of two articles about traumatic eye injuries. This article...
My medical school ophthalmology elective to Southern Africa was cancelled during...
Loss of vision can be a scary symptom for patients to experience, and a scary presentation...
Introduction
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) is the term for shingles that involves...
Ophthalmology training is becoming increasingly competitive every year and is one...
Introduction
The orbital septum is a fibrous connective tissue layer which divides...
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...
Key Points
Optic Neuritis (ON) is inflammation of the optic nerve, most commonly...
Cataract Surgery: A Brief Introduction
Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible...
Anatomy of a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The slit lamp consists of:
An illumination...
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....
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...
Red eyes are a common presentation in patients, but its causes and consequences can...
Pupillary reflex pathway:
Light reaches the retina, travels via ganglion cells...
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...
A subconjunctival haemorrhage (SCH) can appear alarming to patients: the sudden,...
What is it?
Chemical injuries of the eye are ocular emergencies that necessitate...
Poorly controlled hypertension results in target-organ damage. In the eye, it results...
Introduction
With an increase in the ageing population globally, we will be seeing...
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a relatively common ophthalmic condition...
Corneal dystrophies are inherited, bilateral, slowly progressive, non-inflammatory...
Most common presenting symptoms: Flashing lights or new floaters
Introduction
A...
Introduction and Anatomy
The eyelid is important for ensuring physical protection...
Introduction – epidemiology and causes/risk factors:
Uveitis is a condition that...
This article is the second of two articles about traumatic eye injuries.
The...
Introduction
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease characterised by...
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...
Conjunctivitis, which is often termed “pink eye”, is one of the most frequent causes...
Strabismus, commonly referred to as “crossed eyes” or “wandering...
A cataract is “a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent...
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...
