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Dr Nima Ghadiri - FBNHS

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NHS Ophthalmic Medicine Specialist | FRCP | Med Ed | Clinical Associate Professor πŸ‘οΈβš•οΈπŸ§ πŸ“– (https://twitter.com/DrNimaGhadiri http://instagram.com/drnimaeye http://linkedin.com/in/nimaghadiri http://youtube.com/@drnimaeye)

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Dame Judi Dench on her experience living with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). She was first diagnosed in 2012

www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/cul...

Information on ARMD from @MacularSociety.org

www.macularsociety.org/macular-dise...

Wet AMD:

www.macularsociety.org/macular-dise...

02.12.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2025 25 November to 10 December 2025

Let’s raise awareness and support all women and girls in their right to live free from violence.

Learn more: πŸ”— bit.ly/3JIxXoT

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πŸ”ΈThe risk rises sharply during conflict, displacement, climate shocks, and poverty.

πŸ”ΈMany survivors never seek help due to stigma, fear, or lack of access to services

πŸ”ΈIt harms physical, mental, sexual & reproductive health and its impacts can last long after violence stops

26.11.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Violence against women remains one of the world’s most pervasive human rights violations, affecting women and girls in every community, at every age.

πŸ”Έ 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime.

#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days #WHOFides

26.11.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished our orbital inflammation and TED clinic at Aintree

Despite the cold snap, we've had zero DNAs in our inflammation clinics over the last week

Huge thank you to all our patients for battling the weather & making it to their appointmentsπŸ™ Amazing

#ophthalmology #NHS

26.11.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New online peer support group for men living with BehΓ§et’s

A safe, respectful space to share experiences, swap practical tips and feel less alone - run by @BehcetsUK

Find out more or sign up:

behcetsuk.org/support-groups

#Behcets #MensHealth

25.11.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christmas at the Royal, Liverpool πŸŽ„πŸŒŸ

24.11.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#rheumatologist #ophthalmology #scleritis #rheumatologists #ophthalmology #uveitis #rheumatology | Nima Ghadiri The Ophthalmic Detective and the Rheumatology Clue (A Ladybird Journey Across the Eye-Systemic Axis 🐞 ) This is Nima. Nima is a medical ophthalmologist. He likes looking very closely a...

The eye–systemic axis is a true medical detective story

Read more here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/nimagh...

#Oculomics

19.11.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Talking Rheumatology Spotlight Medicine Podcast Β· Updated Daily Β· Explore rheumatological conditions with the clinical experts. This monthly podcast covers everything from disease presentation to diagnosis, treatment and management...

From uveitis to scleritis to GCA, ocular clues often reveal hidden rheumatic disease.

In our"Talking Rheumatology" episode we highlight how teamwork between #ophthalmology & #rheumatology saves sight AND diagnoses

Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/0kygBQZ...

19.11.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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YouTube video by Zachary Berry See

SEE - An animated exploration of the human eye:

youtu.be/2NbNPwMBbpc?...

09.11.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Association of Migraine with Increased Risk of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A retrospective Cohort Study Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a retinal disorder characterized by serous neurosensory detachment secondary to choroidal vascular hyperpermeability and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) dys...

Interesting @AJOphthalmology paper - migraine is associated with a 2.7x higher risk of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) in a cohort of 800,000 patients, suggesting #migraine-linked vascular dysregulation may influence outer retina/choroid health.

www.ajo.com/article/S000...

08.11.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EULAR recommendations for use of antirheumatic drugs in reproduction, pregnancy, and lactation: 2024 update To update the existing European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) points to consider (PtC) for use of antirheumatic drugs in reproduction, pregnancy, and lactation, including additiona...

Full text here:

ard.eular.org/article/S000...

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Flagging #EULAR 2024 #Rheumatology update on immunosuppressive drugs in pregnancy, breastfeeding & guidance for men again

V. imp for many of our patients, some PILs out-of-date

TL;DR

Many csDMARDs compatible; tighter on NSAIDs/steroids; TNFi ok through pregnancy; all bDMARDs OK in breastfeeding

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Dupilumab-Associated Ocular Surface Disease Dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease (DAOSD) is a spectrum of eye-related adverse effects that typically present within four months of commencing dupilumab therapy. DAOSD symptoms are generally...

Apologies, I linked to the image alone.

Here is the full article:

dermnetnz.org/topics/dupil...

06.11.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#monoclonalantibody #conjunctivitis #keratitis #dupilumab #dermatology #ophthalmology #interdisciplinary #dermnet | Nima Ghadiri Eyes on the Skin: The Overlap Between Dermatology and Ophthalmology in the Biologic Era We were delighted to contribute a new collaboartive educational piece to DermNet, the world's leading medical ...

As biologics transform #dermatology, cross-specialty care becomes vital. Skin & eye teams must work together to monitor immune-related side effects.

www.linkedin.com/posts/nimagh...

06.11.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eyes on the Skin:

The Overlap Between #Dermatology and #Ophthalmology in the Biologic Era πŸ§΄πŸ‘οΈ

Our review on #Dupilumab-Associated Ocular Surface Disease (DAOSD) @dermnetnz:

dermnetnz.org/imagedetail/...

06.11.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Harmonious Orbit-When Physicians & Surgeons Align

At Aintree Hospital @nhsuhlg.bsky.social our joint clinic unites physicians and surgeons to manage complex orbital inflammation & #thyroideyedisease

A joint approach means rapid decisions, holistic care & optimal patient outcomes

#Ophthalmology

30.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colourful

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#thyroideyedisease #endocrinology #rheumatology #nhs | Nima Ghadiri In Harmonious Orbit: When Physicians and Surgeons Align... Orbital inflammation sits at the crossroads between medical and surgical ophthalmology. These complex conditions (which included thyroid eye...

Read more here:

www.linkedin.com/posts/nimagh...

#OrbitalInflammation
#ThyroidEyeDisease
#Inflammation

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The eye surgeon and eye physician together: the joint ophthalmic clinic

Takes a system to treat a socket: Collaboration heals faster than isolation.

Read more about joint ophthalmic clinics in Eye News here:

www.eyenews.uk.com/features/oph...

#Ophthalmology #NHS

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In Harmonious Orbit-When Physicians & Surgeons Align

At Aintree Hospital @nhsuhlg.bsky.social our joint clinic unites physicians and surgeons to manage complex orbital inflammation & #thyroideyedisease

A joint approach means rapid decisions, holistic care & optimal patient outcomes

#Ophthalmology

30.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

"Can we please, PLEASE book you a conference or something" as I hadn't used all my leave allocation.

I never understood why until I had a pay-check when I returned to the UK which was almost half my core medical trainee salary

Thanks to the NZRDA, absolutely polar opposites.

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I still find it surreal that, almost a decade-and-a-half after leaving New Zealand, I still get emails to say that I am "owed a payment" for not using all my annual and study leave during the couple of years I worked as a doctor there...

I remember HR desperately calling me...

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And of course, the pathergy reaction - where a papule or pustule forms 24–48 hours after a minimal trauma, such as a needle prick.

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Smiling because the Derm Don, Ian C, is with us today at the BehΓ§et's centre πŸ‘πŸ»

Skin shenanigans in this disease can include:

- Pseudofolliculitis (acneiform rash)
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Erythema Nodosum

(Aphthous ulcers, which is why we have an oral med consultant)

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Eye News Oct Nov 2025

#EyeNews Highlights include:

#GlobalHealth: RAAB data, low-cost initiatives in Tanzania/Eswatini & Sickle Cell Retinopathy

Workforce: Challenges, wellbeing & supporting doctor retention

Research: The vital role for Ophthalmic Nurses and advanced practitioners

#AI & #Oculomics

bit.ly/46wlCN0

23.10.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#eyenews #ophthalmology #optometry #orthoptics #globalhealth #ai #oculomics #medicolegal #cataract #celebritytraitors #strictlycomedancing #glaucoma | Nima Ghadiri Just got my free Eye News in the mailbox: Main Issue: https://bit.ly/46wlCN0 Glaucoma Supplement: https://bit.ly/46NbaQd The Oct/Nov 2025 #EyeNews brings together insights across #ophthalmology, #o...

Just dropped: The Oct/Nov 2025 Eye News is here:

www.linkedin.com/posts/nimagh...

Get your FREE copy with the latest insights across #ophthalmology #optometry #orthoptics & allied eye-care

Main Issue: bit.ly/46wlCN0
Glaucoma Supplement: bit.ly/46NbaQd

Subscribe free: www.eyenews.uk.com/register/

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When you see the Em-dashes in the email πŸ˜₯

#AgeofChatGPT

22.10.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review of IL-1 family cytokines in inflammation and immunity

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

16.10.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ophthalmologist #rcophth | Nima Ghadiri This analysis led by Professor Stephen Kaye demands the attention of every clinician, manager and commissioner in UK eye care: https://lnkd.in/ePyFv6fC https://lnkd.in/ej35Y5Cx We have long needed a...

www.linkedin.com/posts/nimagh...

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