We read with interest the article by Natkunarajah et al. 1 We agree that indirect ophthalmoscopy with indentation remains the gold standard for the detection of retinal breaks. It is not clear if the ...

With a new Fourier domain optical coherence tomography (FD OCT) device, SL SCAN-1 (Topcon Europe Medical BV, Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands), integrated into a slit-lamp OCT, scans can be ...

PADUA, Italy — Partial two-port vitrectomy with external slit lamp illumination is a safer, less invasive technique that decreases the rate of surgery-induced complications, according to a study ...

Retinitis pigmentosa is commonly identified by the examination of the appearance of the retina using slit lamp biomicroscopy. Common findings on examination and steps in diagnosis include:- The retina ...

A 45-year-old man sustained an injury to his right eye when a screwdriver he was using slipped and hit the lateral aspect of his right globe. He was not wearing protective eyewear. After the injury, ...

NEW YORK — A computerized retinal thickness analyzer from Talia Technology Ltd. has proven to be effective for diagnosing macular edema in diabetics, for monitoring and for planning surgery with laser ...

A pioneering low-cost device which takes 3D images could transform eye screening and treatment across the globe. The device, developed by researchers from the University of Strathclyde, captures 3-D ...

The preparation of evidence-based guidelines is highlighted by the WHO as an important component in the concerted effort to eliminate avoidable blindness. [149] This review has highlighted ...