
SA Ophthalmology Journal CPDs Spring 2020
These are the CPD-accredited multiple-choice questions for the SA Ophthalmology Journal’s Spring 2020 issue. Topics covered include meibomian gland dysfunctiongland dysfunction, the attitude…


The silent thief of sight
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Experts predict that this year, an estimated 80 million people worldwide…

Dry eyes in the elderly
Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.…

SA Ophthalmology Journal CPDs Winter 2020
In this issue we have our usual review article, three original studies and a case report. The review article focuses…


SA Ophthalmology Journal CPDs Autumn 2020
These are the CPD-accredited multiple-choice questions for the SA Ophthalmology Journal’s Autumn 2020 issue. Topics covered include the effect of Ebola…


Discovery: Important additional function of protective eye protein
The lens of the human eye comprises a highly concentrated protein solution, which lends the lens its great refractive power.

Serum tears: a therapeutic alternative
Blood-based eye drops is an emerging treatment option for different ocular surface disorders (OSDs). Efficacy of these preparations has been…

SA Ophthalmology Journal Summer 2020 CPDs
These are the CPD-accredited multiple-choice questions for the SA Ophthalmology Journal’s Spring 2019 issue. Topics covered include idiopathic intracranial hypertension, choroidal…


SA Ophthalmology Journal Spring 2019 CPDs
These are the CPD-accredited multiple-choice questions for the SA Ophthalmology Journal’s Spring 2019 issue. Topics covered include penetrating keratoplasty, bilateral cataract…


Bloody eye drops
The use of regenerative therapy with autologous serum (AS) or blood derived eye drops for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca,…

7 common eye disorders
The leading causes of blindness and low vision are primarily age-related eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic…

How to beat bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis
Blepharitis is an ophthalmologic condition characterised by an inflammation of the eyelid margins. Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of red…

SA Ophthalmology Journal Autumn CPDs
These are the CPD-accredited multiple-choice questions for the SA Ophthalmology Journal’s Autumn issue. Topics include atypical optic neuritis, diode laser…


SAOJ Summer 2019 CPDs
See below for the quiz you need to answer to obtain CPD points for the Summer 2019 issue of the…


How to treat uveitic macular oedema
A recent NIH-funded clinical trial compares treatments for complication of inflammatory eye disease and represents the first head-to-head comparison of…

Calming ocular allergy
Ocular allergy affects over 20% of the general population and many therapeutic preparations are available to individuals experiencing the most…

Conditions associated with decreased vision
Although red eye is a common condition, great care should be taken before deciding on a treatment regimen, because prescribing…

Compliance is key for conjunctivitis
MEDICAL CHRONICLE SEPTEMBER CPD 3 of 5: Conjunctivitis is estimated to contribute 1% of ophthalmic problems or disorders seen in…

Dealing with allergic conjunctivitis
MEDICAL CHRONICLE AUGUST CPD 1 of 4: The condition affects approximately 20% of the population, and with that number increasing,…