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North West retirement communities welcome eye health experts, as part of a regional tour demystifying cataract surgery
Around 30% of over 65s have cataracts, with over 25,000 Greater Manchester residents reported to live with the condition.
‘The biggest jump in confidence’: SpaMedica officially launches STEPS development programme for NHS trainee ophthalmologists
STEPS aims to provide registrars with experience of treating all types of cataracts.
Innovative 3D printing could revolutionise treatment for cataracts and other eye conditions
University of East Anglia researchers have made a significant breakthrough in ocular device technology with the introduction of a novel resin for 3D printing intraocular devices. This innovation has potential to enhance the manufacture of eye implants universally used in cataract and refractive surgeries.
SpaMedica extends its ophthalmic training programme, creating vital placements for NHS registrars
The UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery is already supporting 60 aspiring surgeons, and has recently appointed three staff members to further develop its training provision.
CHEC Preston celebrates key milestone with 3000th patient
Community healthcare provider marks major milestone for patient choice and equitable access.
Stoke Hospital commemorates fifth anniversary
CHEC marks five year milestone with community celebration.
New NHS cataract clinic opening in Colchester
A brand-new ophthalmic clinic is opening in Colchester this week, dedicated to providing NHS cataract surgery for patients across Essex.
CHEC celebrates surgeon’s 1000th cataract surgery
Community healthcare provider marks Lancashire surgeon’s major milestone.
Orbis and FundamentalVR to talk at 100% Optical
The health care technology company teams up with the global non-profit to showcase how simulation, telemedicine and virtual reality (VR) are changing the landscape of cataract surgery education.
Optegra launches new fellowship programme
Leading eye health care group, Optegra, is proud to announce the appointment of its first Fellow, Mr Fadi Alfaqawi, as it unveils its Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship Programme.
Fife councillors experience street obstacles wearing sight loss simulation-spectacles
A cross-party group of Dunfermline Councillors tried to navigate around obstacles and clutter on the streets of Dunfermline on the morning of Friday, November 24th wearing spectacles that mimic different sight loss conditions.
WATCH: Novel imaging technology reveals role of immune cells in early diabetic cataract development
In this video interview, Proffessor Ali Hafezi-Moghadam and Professor Dr. Christoph Rußmann discuss their findings on the role of immune cells in early diabetic cataract development.