Doctors warn ocular monkeypox could impair vision
Doctors in the US have described five recent cases of ocular monkeypox in a bid to increase awareness the rare but sight-threatening condition. Though the…
Tag: Ophthalmology
Spot Dx — What’s causing these odd-looking eyes?
Charlie is a 41-year-old IT professional who presents with several weeks of progressively worsening bilateral blurred vision. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
Spot Dx — What does this infant’s startle response signify?
Ariel, aged six months, presents for review and his routine immunisations. His parents describe noticing an exaggerated startle response over the last month. Test your…
Doctors warn on retinal damage from using mobile devices in the sun: case reportÂ
Ophthalmologists are warning of the dangers of using mobile devices in the sun following two cases of solar maculopathy in the absence of direct sun-gazing. …
Spot Dx — What’s behind this painful red eye?
Tim is a 35-year-old office worker who presents with a three-day history of a painful red eye. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
A GP guide to ophthalmic complications of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is globally endemic and is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults. Diabetes may cause macrovascular disease, microvascular complications, neuropathy and…
What’s behind this aching eye?
Erin, is a 52-year-old receptionist who presents with a four day history of a worsening ache in the left eye, blurred vision and decreased visual…
What’s behind this painful eye and darkened iris?
An 89-year-old man presents with a three day history of a red, painful right eye. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If…
Cataract surgery in both eyes ‘halves incidence of falls’
An Australian study clarifies the importance of overcoming wait times in public hospitals, eye specialists say.
Aus study flags vision-threatening eye disease in diabetic pregnancies
Close follow-up is needed for women with diabetic retinopathy who develop macular oedema, researchers say.
