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Ologen Collagen Matrix to treat ocular hypotony after filtration glaucoma surgery

1 April 2018 | | EYE - Glaucoma
The authors report a retrospective, observational case series of a Japanese cohort. 12 consecutive implantations of ologen in nine eyes of nine subjects (five men, four women; mean age ±SD, 72.1±12.7 years) who underwent subconjunctival implantation of the device to...
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A case report of bidirectional aberrant upward eye movement

1 February 2016 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology | Divergence, innervation, oblique muscle, oculomotor nerve, rectus muscle
The authors present a case report of a 14-year-old boy with left ptosis and strabismus since childhood. In primary position he had left hypotropia with ptosis. On elevation of the right eye, the left eye depresses and adducts. Conversely, on...
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Age-related macular degeneration

1 December 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This review article offers an up to date review of the genetic and environmental risk factors associated with aetiology surrounding age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The article briefly describes the typical clinical presentation relating to early and late stages of the...

Over 500 optometry students to start their CLiP placements in 2026

17 February 2026 | optometry, training, education
In 2026, the CLiP programme expands across UK universities, embedding supervised clinical training into optometry degrees. 2026 marks a significant transition in optometric education with the continued roll-out of Clinical Learning in Practice or CLiP. This is a new model...

Leading North London eye clinic appoints retina expert to treat growing ‘epidemic’ of patients living with myopia

21 November 2023 | My-iClinic, myopia, Yvonne Luo, vitrectomy, floaters
Leading independent eye hospital based in Finchley, My-iClinic, has welcomed Consultant Ophthalmologist, Ms Yvonne Luo, to its growing team of specialists.

Supporting optical professions throughout the pandemic

1 December 2020
A letter has been released to go to all optical professionals on behalf of the professional bodies and government bodies responsible for ophthalmic dispensing and optometry.

Primary care optometry poised to help demand on GPs

21 July 2023 | AOP, waiting times, optometry
The 2023 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) published last week shows a decline in the number of patients reporting a good overall experience with their GP practice.

AOP welcomes focus on improved patient outcomes in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report

21 August 2023 | AOP, pharmacy review, PSRG
Recommendations review legislative framework for the future delivery of pharmacy.

VISION 2020 LINKS Programme: building capacity for eye care services in Nigeria through leadership and skills development

1 February 2016 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The Lagos-Bolton VISION 2020 LINK started in December 2011. It is one of 29 LINKS now running in the VISION 2020 LINKS Programme [1]. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a current population of 178 million, projected...

Demodex blepharitis: A transatlantic comparison of treatments available in the UK and US

1 April 2026 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Oculoplastic
Demodex blepharitis is widely recognised among eyecare professionals as an important cause of chronic lid margin inflammation, dry eye and ocular surface diseases. The characteristic feature for diagnosis is the presence of waxy deposit at the lash bases on slit...

Postgraduate training for ophthalmic practitioners

1 December 2025 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Cornea
The UK currently spends £25 billion per year on ocular disease, and there is expected to be a 40% increase in those affected by visual impairment by 2050 [1]. To manage this demand, 82% of ophthalmology units across the UK...

The art of giving generous grains

3 April 2024 | | EYE - General
On the drive home, after a long day of eye screening patients in homeless shelters, I would pass through the boroughs, towns and villages of east London. Stopping at the soup kitchen, I would meet Christian with heavy cataracts, and...