Topical insulin to treat a conjunctival defect after glaucoma surgery: A case report.

Purpose: Insulin has been postulated as a novel and effective treatment for re-epithelialization of the ocular surface and different pathologies have been suggested as possible indications.

Observations: A 69-year-old diabetic male was referred for a left non-healing conjunctival epithelial defect over the superotemporal scleral patch used in the placement of the Ahmed ClearPath. In the left eye, he was on latanoprost/timolol once daily, prednisolone 1 % once daily and tobramycin/dexamethasone ointment at night.

Efficacy of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy in advanced-age glaucoma patients.

Background: The prevalence and severity of many etiologies of glaucoma increase with age, often requiring surgery later in life. Surgery in the most aged demographic, however, poses multiple unique physiologic and psychosocial challenges with variable outcomes. In this study, we evaluate the efficacy and safety of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) in an advanced-age population (>85 years of age).

Safety and efficacy of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation: 2-year follow-up in a tertiary Canadian centre.

Objective: To describe the long-term results of patients undergoing micropulse cyclophotocoagulation (MPCPC).

Methods: Retrospective review of patients undergoing MPCPC with 1 surgeon between July 2016 and January 2017. Data collected included preoperative intraocular pressure (IOP), number of medications, daily acetazolamide use, and whether inferior, superior, or circumferential MPCPC was performed.

A mixed method study to explore the maternal impact and outcomes of a specialist Building Attachment and Bonds Service (The BABS Study).

Our intent was to explore if maternal anxiety, depression, reflective functioning and level of attachment significantly changed after the Building Bonds and Attachment Service (BABS) Intervention. We measured outcomes for 46 at risk mothers via HADS; MAAS; MPAS and P-PRFQ. Our findings, triangulated with 32 semi structured interviews identified that BABS intervention made a significant difference to participants who were admitted during the antenatal period (Pregnant group: depression 9.