A5020268381- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
- Software Engineering Techniques and Practices
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Healthcare Quality and Management
Leicester Royal Infirmary
2020-2025
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
2020-2023
Musgrove Park Hospital
2021
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
2020
University Hospital Coventry
2020
Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre
2016
University of Leicester
2009
Handheld fundus cameras are portable and cheaper alternatives to table-top counterparts. To date there have been no studies comparing feasibility clinical utility of handheld devices. We compare the four cameras/retinal imaging devices (Remidio NMFOP, Volk Pictor Plus, iNview, oDocs visoScope) a camera (Zeiss VisucamNM/FA).Healthy participants (n = 10, mean age ± SD 21.0 0.9 years) underwent photography with five assess success/failure rates image acquisition. Participants optic disc...
Background/Objectives: The diagnosis and prognosis of arrested foveal development or hypoplasia (FH) can be made using the Leicester grading system for FH optical coherence tomography (OCT). In clinical practice, ophthalmologists ophthalmic health professionals with varying experience consult patients FH; however, to date, has only been validated amongst experts. We compare inter-grader intra-grade agreement healthcare against expert consensus across all grades FH. Methods: Handheld...
Background: During the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some ophthalmologists across United Kingdom (UK) have been redeployed to areas of need National Health Service (NHS). This survey was performed assess aspects this process including training & education, tasks expected, availability personal protection equipment (PPE) used and overall anxiety around their redeployment. Method: Online anonymous existing guidance on safe redeployment secondary care NHS staff PPE use by England...
To establish the level of confidence amongst UK ophthalmology specialist registrars (residents) in managing posterior capsule rupture (PCR) during cataract surgery.An online nine-item questionnaire was distributed to all registrars, recruited nationwide via regional representatives. Data collected included stage training, number completed operations, cumulative PCR rate, PCRs independently managed, understanding vitrectomy settings and fluidic parameters access simulation. Respondents...
Abstract Purpose To report the histopathological results of lacrimal gland biopsies over a 21-year period in tertiary referral centre United Kingdom. best our knowledge, this represents largest series to be published Methods A retrospective observational review was carried out for patients who underwent at University Hospitals Leicester, Kingdom between years 2000 and 2021. Results Lacrimal were performed on 248 during specified period. They comprised 157 (63.3%) females 91 (36.7%) males....
To report a case of temporal artery biopsy negative anterior ischemic optic neuropathy associated with recently completed course pegylated interferon 2 α ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C. Despite the early presentation symptoms and prompt treatment systemic intravenous steroids patient experienced deterioration their over following few days. Although nonarteritic is common disorder known risk factors, timing onset in our was suggestive possible etiology related to α, as found previously...
Abstract Background Whilst research and innovation is embedded within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) constitution, Doctors-in-training have little opportunity to contribute designing, leading recruiting into clinical trials or cohort studies. We formed West Midlands C ollaborative O phthalmology N etwork for linical E ffectiveness & R esearch by T rainees (The CONCERT) undertook a characterisation of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis as proof-of-concept study test feasibility...
Abstract A combination of high demand and post COVID-19 backlogs follow-up patients has had a significant impact in accommodating new ophthalmology referrals one the busiest departments for outpatient activity. The Protocolising Referrals Ophthalmology Sifts (PROS) study aims to identify how existing pathways can be better utilised, establish based on provide framework developing local referral guideline community optometrists, general practitioners, other hospital healthcare professionals....
Imagine a deadly strain of influenza is sweeping across the country, and medical students are drafted in to help tackle this crisis. Would you be able join front line? If think that immune from having face such an event, then aware UK Department Health considering recruitment as part its strategy (see www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_080734). In particular, final year could waved through without taking …