Ophthalmology
Pupil size results from the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation...
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...
What is it?A sudden increase in intraocular pressure, which can present as an...
Anatomy of a Slit Lamp BiomicroscopeThe slit lamp consists of:An illumination...
No matter what time of the day it is, this is an ophthalmic emergency and requires...
Introduction and AnatomyThe eyelid is important for ensuring physical protection...
What is it?Chemical injuries of the eye are ocular emergencies that necessitate...
This article is the second of two articles about traumatic eye injuries. The...
Pupillary reflex pathway:Light reaches the retina, travels via ganglion cells...
Poorly controlled hypertension results in target-organ damage. In the eye, it results...
A cataract is “a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent...
Basic anatomyIn this article, we will be discussing retinal detachments and will...
Strabismus, commonly referred to as “crossed eyes” or “wandering...
The FRCOphth (Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) Part 1 exam is...
Most common presenting symptoms: Flashing lights or new floatersIntroductionA...
Amblyopia is a childhood cause of visual impairment. It occurs due to abnormal visual...
OverviewDiabetes mellitus can cause both macrovascular (e.g., myocardial infarction,...
IntroductionDry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common...
IntroductionThyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease characterised by...
Retinal detachment is an ophthalmic condition in which the retina is detached from...
Introduction – epidemiology and causes/risk factors:Uveitis is a condition that...
Glaucoma can be divided into open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma...
The Multiple Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam increasingly...
DefinitionSudden onset painless loss of vision is usually due to vascular occlusion....
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to resident doctors,...
Ophthalmology provides a great deal of variety by combining medicine, surgery &...
The Duke-Elder Undergraduate Prize Exam is an optional competitive exam run by the...
Ophthalmology is a hugely popular career. Having the skills and ability to improve...
IntroductionKeratitis is inflammation of the cornea.It may result from infective...
This guide is designed to help you identify the key areas you need to focus on when...
IntroductionPapilloedema is optic disc swelling which is specifically secondary...
Cataract Surgery: A Brief IntroductionCataracts are the leading cause of reversible...
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...
Loss of vision can be a scary symptom for patients to experience, and a scary presentation...
The visual field is the entire area a patient can see with their eyes fixes and without...
The national selection process for ophthalmology is coordinated by NHS England (South...
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...
Foreign body in eye is a very common presentation seen in the emergency department....
Medicines reconciliation is the process of accurately listing a person’s medicines....
IntroductionThe orbital septum is a fibrous connective tissue layer which divides...
Ophthalmology has long been the specialty with the most referrals and patient appointments...
Prepare for OSCE and UKMLA ophthalmology content. Catch up on our 1hr session covering...
IntroductionWith an increase in the ageing population globally, we will be seeing...
