PACS plus criteria
Refer to ZAP trial, high yield
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FRCophth
PEDIG (Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group)
Amblyopia Treatment Studies:
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Statistical tests
Nonparametric versions of T test Test Para vs Non Parametric paired/unpaired No of samples Wilcoxon rank test nonparametric paired 1 sample vs known value Man Whitney U test nonparametric unpaired 2 samples Other Nonparametric tests Test Testing what chi square, fisher exact frequencies/proportion mann whitney u, kruskal wallis, one way anova categorical wilcoxon rank sum
White Dot Syndromes
Name age laterality vitritis lesion size prognosis MEWDS 20-40RAPD and enlarged blind spot (Disc edema)photopsiaprodromal viral illnessFFA: wreath hyperfluorescent clusters earlyUsually outside posterior poleOrange yellow fovea with granularityvenous sheathing unilateral 1+ 1/5 good APMPPE 20-40 whiteslightly male>femaleprodromal viral illnessFFA: early hypo, late hyperfluorescence bilateral 1+ 1 good associated with cerebral vasculitis – need to do MRI
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Limbal nodules
Name Seen in Features Herberts pits Trachoma Necrotic limbal follicles Horner trantas dots VKC Calcific or eosinophilic degeneration Arlt line Burnt out trachoma Linear subconjunctival scarring
Guidelines
This page compiles key clinical and regulatory guidelines relevant to ophthalmology practice in the UK, including resources from the GMC, NICE, and RCOphth. It serves as a centralized hub for exam-oriented summaries and quick reference, aimed at supporting FRCOphth preparation and clinical understanding. Disclaimer:While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this platform provides summarized content for educational