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Comparison of visual field indices between normal adults and children

31 May 2024 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The authors present a prospective observational study which aimed to compare visual field indices with retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in normal adults and children. Children aged 6–18 years were recruited from a single...
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Vascular density evaluated by SS-OCTA and microperimetry in RP

4 August 2025 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The aim of this retrospective, observational cross-sectional one-year study was to evaluate the retinal and choroidal vessel density in the macular area with swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) in patients of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), to compare this data with...

30 Years of Excellence: Surgitrac Instruments at the 42nd ESCRS Congress

20 September 2024 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries, Company Profiles
Surgitrac Instruments proudly participated in the 42nd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) this September, celebrating 30 years of heritage. The congress was the ideal opportunity to showcase our expertise in manufacturing and supplying high-quality...
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Does delayed strabismus surgery have an association with psychiatric diagnoses in children?

4 December 2025 | | EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Paediatrics
The authors present a retrospective cohort study with the aim of assessing the association between strabismus surgery in early childhood and psychiatric diagnosis incidence. An international healthcare records platform was utilised to access electronic medical records from 92 healthcare organisation....

At least 70 percent of cataract patients could benefit from toric IOL

20 March 2026 | research, Events, clinical practice
More than two-thirds of cataract patients could benefit from toric intraocular lenses (IOL), according to findings presented at 100% Optical. Consultant ophthalmologist Nigel Kirkpatrick set out how astigmatism is a significant issue for cataract surgery patients during a main stage...

Artists Unite: hear from artist Lindsey Whitelaw

22 June 2022 |
An art exhibition examining sight loss opened as part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe in London on 10 June. Artist Lindsey Whitelaw spoke to Eye News about her process, and the influence of visual impairment on her work.

Obituary: Sohan Singh Hayreh (1927 - 2022)

24 November 2022
Sohan would have been 95 on 6 November this year, but due to complications of COVID-19, he passed away on 29 September.

Orbis eye health programme integrated into school curriculum in Nepal

7 July 2023 | charity, ORBIS, eyecare, nepal, children, NNJS
Leading eyecare charity Orbis and Nepal’s National Society of Comprehensive Eye Care (NNJS) have worked together since 2019 to implement a programme called REACH (Refractive Error Among Children) in Eastern Nepal.

Oculomics and Big Data changes the game for Medical Ophthalmologists

25 September 2023 | | oculomics, Nima Ghadiri, big data, ai, artificial intelligence, RETFound, Alastair Denniston
Oculomics and Big Data changes the game for Medical Ophthalmologists, and here's why.

Music and song inspire Freya to start speaking

30 January 2024 | More Than Meets The Eye, Charity, Sight Scotland, campaign, sight loss, Royal Blind School
Freya Reily, who is six years old from Tranent in East Lothian, is more than meets the eye. Freya, who was born very prematurely and has severe vision impairment, has been inspired by music and song to start speaking, something that her parents did not think was possible just a few short months ago.

SpaMedica extends its ophthalmic training programme, creating vital placements for NHS registrars

17 May 2024 | cataract, private, industry, training, NHS, trainee, surgery, education, independent
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.

Seeing the Funny Side: Taking on the Edinburgh Fringe with Sight Loss

10 June 2024 | theatre, Edinburgh, Fringe, Festival, Scotland, Sight loss, comedy, entertainment, events, patient experience, RNIB
Comedian Jake Donaldson is partially blind, or partially sighted, depending on your outlook on life, but what’s it really like to be a visually impaired comedian?