Possible COVID-19 related maculopathy
COVID-19 is being investigated as a potential cause for various ocular diseases, with growing evidence of related retinal vascular changes, that vary from isolated cotton wool spots and retinal haemorrhages to retinal vascular occlusions [1.2]. COVID-related macular affection has also...
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The Moreton Eye Group is a long established busy Ophthalmology practice based in North Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.
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Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is pleased to announce the launch of the iTrack™ Advance in the UK.
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Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is delighted to confirm that Haag-Streit Academy will be hosting a ‘Slit Lamp Basic Skills course’ and a ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Course’ at the Haag-Streit Academy Training Facility in Harlow on 13 and 14 May 2022.
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Sight Sciences is happy to welcome Nick Smith to its International Team. Nick joins as Senior Product Manager and will head up international marketing for the company’s Surgical Glaucoma division.
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Haag-Streit UK is pleased to announce it will be running a competition on the Eyesi Surgical simulator at the 2022 Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress.
Preventing blindness from diabetes: planning a programme of service development and research across Malawi
In sub-Saharan Africa 19.4 million people have diabetes; this is projected to rise to 28.6 million by 2030 [1]. Sight loss from diabetes devastates the lives of working people, affecting the financial stability of the families and communities who depend...
Full DetailsUniversity of Gloucestershire launches first of its kind ophthalmic imaging degree
Ophthalmic science is a dynamic and constantly evolving profession, with ophthalmic imagers / technicians fundamental to the smooth and efficient running of ophthalmology departments. Traditionally, as the role has developed, ophthalmic imagers have come from a variety of backgrounds, finding...
Full DetailsOcular bubbly: a vitreoretinal update on the art of gases
The authors remind us of the revolutionary impact gases have had on retinal surgery. In 1938, Rosengren attempted to improve his retina repair surgical outcomes [1]. He discovered that suturing the retina or pressing externally on the sclera were not...
Full DetailsThe results of the last survey Apr22
The answer to the first question was interesting in that it seems an increasing number of units are doing same-sitting bilateral cataract surgery. It is becoming accepted practice and mainstream. Immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) involves performing phacoemulsification with...
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Eye News spoke to Dr Monicah Bitok, Global Inclusive Eye Health Advisor with the...
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COVID-19 has ravaged the world in the past 18 months. The second wave in...
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Congratulations on your appointment as RCOphth President in May last year. COVID-19 hit just...
Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe (OAEE)
Peter Cackett, Tim ffytche and Dr Irina Gout reflect on historic ophthalmic aid sent to Eastern Europe. This article was written prior to the horrific events in Ukraine. An appeal for funds and equipment may be made by OAEE later...
Full DetailsWhat's trending Apr/May 2022
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending over the last few weeks. #ArgusI #ArgusII #bioniceye #retinitispigmentosa #SecondSight Remember Argus I & Argus II? Its star burned bright, touted as the future of treatment for retinitis pigmentosa....
Full DetailsMoney never sleeps
“I want you to deal with your problems by becoming rich” As declared by Jordan Belfort in a motivational speech to his staff in the film Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Unfortunately, medicine as a career does not lead to...
Full DetailsSclerochoroidal calcification masquerading as ocular malignancy
Case 1 A 68-year-old Caucasian gentleman was urgently referred to eye casualty by his optometrist after seeing an unusual incidental finding of protruding lesions from the retina, suspecting choroidal melanoma. He was asymptomatic and this was his first eye test...
Full DetailsCovidiot quiz
I like to read, but on account of the COVID-19 pandemic have probably read more over the past two years than ever before. One of the books that resonated the most was called The 900 Days and was about the...
Full DetailsSurgical strategies to manage incomitant strabismus in adults
Incomitant vertical and / or horizontal strabismus is a challenging presentation. Patients are usually symptomatic as the onset is either sudden so they haven’t developed any coping mechanisms or very complex so that any coping mechanisms will not cover all...
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My work currently still centres on veterinary ophthalmology although not full time, having run...
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For many of us all around the world, art is a form of storytelling,...
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Growing up as a small child in the late 80s, I would often look...
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Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is a rare, acquired nerve disease that is considered to...
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A 72-year-old man with ocular hypertension presented three months after routine right phacoemulsification and...
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Global eye health inequalities stem from poor access to affordable care, causing preventative vision...
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Follow live updates and key highlights from Day 3 of the RCOphth Annual Congress.
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Eye News previews the RCOphth Annual Congress 2022, as we look forward to the return of an in-person Congress for the first time since 2019. Follow updates and key events here.
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Optometry students at Glasgow Caledonian University have taken part in a series of clinical observation days at one of the UK’s leading eye surgery clinics, as part of a new programme giving student optometrists experience of modern day surgical practice.
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Eye News and eye care charity Orbis celebrate volunteer ophthalmic nurses who worked on the frontlines during the pandemic.
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Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new President and President-elect for its UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).