Ocular antibiotics
The Ophthalmic medications and treatments page had been updated with additional information about antibiotic use in eye emergencies.
Eye disorders
Amsler’s chart
A short segment on the use of Amsler’s charts for the detection of macular degeneration has been added to the Ocular examination page.
Diplopia
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated to include a section specifically on diplopia assessment and causes.
Slit lamp use
The Ocular examination page has been updated, including a link to an external video on how to use a slit lamp.
Glaucoma and IOP
The Glaucoma page has been updated, including information about the lack of sensitivity of elevated IOP in the diagnosis.
Eye anatomy – correction
The Ocular examination page has been corrected so the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are properly described. Thanks to Francis for pointing this out.
Cells and flare image
A slit lamp image of cells and flare in the anterior chamber has been added to The red eye page.
Slit lamp operation
Additional information about the operation of the slit lamp has been added to the Ocular examination page.
Lid eversion
Additional information about eyelid eversion and double eversion techniques has been added to the Ocular examination page
Fundoscopic examination
The Ocular examination page has been updated with additional information about fundoscopic examination.
Assessment of visual acuity in young children
The Ocular examination page has been updated with some information about the normal visual acuity in young children, following a recent BMJ article on the subject. Blaikie, AJ, Dutton, GN. How to assess eyes and vision in infants and preschool children. BMJ 2015;350:h1716.
Glaucoma
A short page on Glaucoma has been created.Thanks to Andrew Perry for supplying the additional details.
Acute angle closure glaucoma
The Acute angle closure glaucoma page has been updated with additional details of the pathophysiology of this condition. Thanks to Andrew Perry for supplying the additional details.
Retinal detachment image
An image of a retinal detachment has been added to the Acute visual loss page.
Pterygium image
An image of a Pterygium has been added to The Red eye page.
Subconjunctival haemorrhage image
An image of a subconjunctival haemorrhage has been added to The Red eye page.
Causes of orbital swelling
Additional causes of orbital swelling have been added to the Diseases of the orbit and eyelids page.
Eye pad application
A segment on the correct method of eye pad application has been added to the Ophthalmic medications and treatments page