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The uvea is a vascular stratum that includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid. Uveitis is defined as inflammation of a part of the uvea or its entirety, but it is also used to describe inflammatory processes of any part ...
The accumulation of transudative fluid in the suprachoroidal space, known as choroidal effusion, is a prevalent and often asymptomatic complication of glaucoma surgery. Choroidal effusions have also been linked with other aetiologies, including infections, inflammatory diseases, medications and other ocular ...
Welcome to the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Ophthalmology, and my first as the journal’s Editor-in-Chief. In this issue, we are delighted to present a series of compelling articles providing insights into some of the cutting-edge developments in this ...
Retinal pharmacotherapy encompasses various drug delivery routes that offer potential avenues for effective treatment (Figure 1). Among these, intravitreal injections have emerged as the predominant method employed in clinical practice.1 They have established themselves as the primary approach for administering anti-vascular ...
Welcome to the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Ophthalmology. In this edition, we feature a range of reviews and editorials on various diseases, including glaucoma and ocular surface disease, to name but a few, discussing improvements in our understanding and ...
Corticosteroids are the best choice for treating various ocular conditions affecting the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.1 Currently, different routes are available for ocular administration of corticosteroids. Topical application to the eye is the route of choice when ...
The Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2022 meeting was held in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, from January 15 to 21. Meeting attendees were updated on the latest developments in ophthalmology, with the expert faculty covering a broad range of topics, including recommendations for best practice. ...
Welcome to the latest edition of US Ophthalmic Review, which aims to review topical subjects in the field of ophthalmology. This edition features a wide range of articles that evaluate current practices and research, as well as discussing future directions ...
Uveitis consists of a wide array of inflammatory disorders of the uveal tract and surrounding structures, which may lead to irreversible ocular damage and lasting visual impairment if not appropriately treated in a timely manner. As the fifth most common ...
Medical treatment – keeping 24-hour intraocular pressure control while maintaining conjunctival integrity Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the main risk factor for the development and progression of glaucoma.1,2 The Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS), Collaborative Normal Tension Glaucoma Study (CNTGS), United Kingdom ...
Initially described by Sugar and Cairns in the early 1960s, traditional trabeculectomy was associated with a significant risk of complications, such as persistent hypotony, bleb-related problems and sight-threatening infection.1,2 Since then, and motivated by the need to reduce the number ...
Uveitis comprises a range of intraocular inflammatory conditions of both infectious and non-infectious origin that can result in irreversible ocular damage and impaired vision or blindness.1 Effective management is therefore vitally important to prevent ocular damage and preserve visual acuity ...
Authored by: Vanessa Lane, PhD, Senior Medical Writer, Touch Medical Media, UK Retina Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy has dramatically revolutionized the management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DMO) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO). However, demonstrating ...
Q: What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the pathogenesis of glaucoma? Glaucoma has classically been thought of as a one-pressure disease, with the only modifiable risk factor being intraocular pressure (IOP). However, increasing experimental and clinical evidence ...
The major risk factor for primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is raised intraocular pressure (IOP), which is a result of increased resistance to aqueous humour outflow, thought to occur predominantly at the level of the trabecular meshwork (TM) and Schlemm’...
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