Corneal and oculoplastic surgery

The eye depends on everything around it, and everything around the eye affects the eye. Cornea and Oculoplastic Surgery is directed as much to the tissues around the eye as the eye itself. As seen on this operating list, that means reconstructive surgery to the front of the eye (stromal transplant), orbital surgery (stereotactic decompression), …

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Eye complications of TORTURE

An absolute SHOCKER, you read right, eye complications of torture! This patient came to see me for Fuchs Dystrophy prior to cataract surgery. He told me a harrowing story that I will share. Whatever problems you may have, some people have it a whole lot worse. He was a certified paediatrician in Iraq, taken hostage …

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Herings law in relation to ptosis

This amazingly fit, spritely mid 80 year old came in with vision issues. And yes, he has age related blepharoptosis, which is pretty significant.He is the primary carer of his ailing wife and needs help! Whilst his left side is worse, both are bad, which is easily seen by lifting the right eyelid. Note the …

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