Albinism

Ben and Andrew review the seven rings of ocular trauma, a closed globe injury phenomenon. 

Amanda and Ben do a rapid fire, oral boards style review of entropion. To those taking oral boards this week, the whole team wishes you the best of luck! 

Ben and Andrew review toxocariasis and its gnarly lifecycle, why every ophthalmologist needs to know about it, treatment, and more. We wish everyone about to take OKAPs the best of luck! 

A short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi. 

Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin. People born with the condition have fair skin, hair and eyes. Superstitions about the body parts of people with albinism have led to violent attacks. In 2008 Tanzania appeared to be the epicentre of these ... Show More

<p class="MsoNormal">What is ROSAH syndrome and how does it affect the visual function of patients with it? Dr. Tsui discusses this with Drs. Laryssa A. Huryn and Shilpa Kodati, authors of the <em>Ophthalmology</em> article, "<a href= "https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-642 ... Show More

<p>Did you know that the more you wear your glasses, the stronger prescription you’ll need?</p><p><br></p><p>Contrast sensitivity loss is an eye problem doctors don’t commonly check for. This condition affects the ability to differentiate between shades of grey, causing blurry vi ... Show More

In this episode, we delve into the world of Gilbert's Syndrome, a common genetic condition affecting the liver's bilirubin processing. We'll discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and dispels common misconceptions. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal and discover how to navigate the c ... Show More

<p class="MsoNormal">People regularly deal with seasonal allergies, but how much do these environmental factors affect our corneas? Dr. Matt Feng sits down with Dr. Laura Downie to discuss her recent <em>Ophthalmology</em> article, "<a href= "https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0 ... Show More

Hereditary elliptocytosis, a blood disorder marked by abnormally shaped red blood cells, can significantly impact quality of life. In this episode, we delve into the world of elliptocytosis, exploring its causes, symptoms, and the challenges faced by those living with this condit ... Show More

In this episode, we explore key topics in genetics, including how sex-linked and autosomal traits are inherited. We'll break down inheritance patterns using real-world examples, like X-linked recessive diseases, and walk through Punnett square problems to show how these traits ar ... Show More

<p>Liz looks at Eye Function for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how the eye responds to different light conditions and how eye defects like myopia (short or near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far or long-sightedness) can be corrected. Perfect for AQA, Ede ... Show More