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Advancing Eyecare (AEC) acquires Birmingham Optical Group

Advancing Eyecare (AEC), a leading North American provider of ophthalmic instruments, has acquired Birmingham Optical Group, a top UK supplier of optical equipment and services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. With over 60 years of industry experience,...

The College Museum opens its doors for September’s Open House Weekend

The College of Optometrists opens its doors to the public for the Open House Festival and Heritage Open Days on Sunday 13 September. Visitors can drop-in for self-guided tours of the British Optical Association Museum, home to the world’s oldest...

Emerging developments in dry eye

An estimated 344 million people worldwide suffer from dry eye [1]. This chronic syndrome is characterised by a vicious cycle of tear film hyperosmolarity, tear instability and corneal stress, leading to increased friction, inflammation, ocular surface damage and decreased visual...

Rare eye diseases: progress continues with authorised orphan medicines and breakthrough technologies

An update on the development of orphan medicines, recent regulatory treatment approvals for rare eye conditions and advances in retinal prosthetic technologies for blinding diseases. The prevalence of a rare disease is based usually on a range of estimates and...

A career in uveitis

As he retires from clinical practice, the author looks back on his long career in uveitis and how care of these patients has changed dramatically since his days as an undergraduate. My trainees and fellows are often bored by my...

The future of multi-professional working in eye care

How the integration of service improvement technology, and health promotion will allow eye care professionals to overcome current and future challenges. The future of eye care in the UK is at a precipice. Hospital attendances are increasing year on year,...

What's trending Apr/May 2023

A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #Cyborgeye #flashlighteye #prostheticeye #BrianStanleyeye Brian Stanley is a California-based engineer, who lost his eye to retinoblastoma when he was six-years-old. A...

My Top Five: Visionary inventions in ophthalmology

When we see how technologically forward and advanced modern-day medicine is, we forget that it is also an age-old, ancient profession with a rich, intriguing history that we remain unaware of. Ophthalmology in particular has always been at the forefront...

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.

Recognising responsibility, breakthrough design

Celebrating achievements in the international optical world, the 30th anniversary of the Silmo d’Or Awards was a spectacular event. Eyewear designers, international media and senior optical executives and VIPs were welcomed to the underground halls of the Carrousel du Louvre...

Embracing assistive technology in the fight against sight loss

The author shares his own experience of sight loss and explains the vital role assistive technology can play in the lives of visually impaired patients. There is no doubt that sight loss continues to be a clear and present danger,...

Virtual ophthalmic conferences: learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic was the catalyst for a number of paradigm shifts in numerous industries. The demand for proxies that follow social distancing measures created a hotbed for digital solutions and transitioned these to social convention. In the aftermath, the...