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Presidency changes hands at the International Opticians Association (IOA)
This year saw the baton of the presidency of the International Opticians Association (IOA) handed from Fiona Anderson to Donald Crichton BSc (Hons) FBDO.Early bird bookings are open for Optometry Tomorrow 2024 – now incorporating BCLA Focus
Taking place from 28-29 April 2024, at the Telford International Centre, the flagship conference of The College of Optometrists now incorporates the biennial UK conference of the British Contact Lens Association.Tech supplier search to help tackle 8am rush at GP surgeries
Tech specialists are being sought to help tackle the 8am rush for appointments at GP surgeries.ABDO launches annual plan for 2024
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has launched its new annual plan, which will guide its work over the coming year on behalf of members.New President and President-elect of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society announced (1)
Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new President and President-elect for its UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).National dementia guidelines updated thanks to Moorfields-led initiative
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today updated its national dementia guidance to recommend that all patients newly diagnosed with dementia are offered an eye health assessment with an optometrist. Previously, patients diagnosed with dementia were...
Boston type I keratoprosthesis for limbal stem cell deficiency
Boston type I keratoprosthesis (KPro) long-term outcomes were compared in patients with and without limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) in this retrospective study. In the 11 year period 68 procedures were performed in individuals with LSCD, and 105 procedures in...
Data update for leading causes of CVI in England and Wales
In this article the authors present an epidemiological update, based on certifiable visual impairment (CVI) registration for figures for sight impairment (SI) in England and Wales from the last report of 2007-2008 to the current data for April 2012 to...
Topical cyclosporine A 0.05% for recurrent anterior uveitis
This is a retrospective case-crossover study conducted by reviewing medical charts of patients treated for recurrent anterior uveitis between 2002 and 2011 at the Kellogg Eye Centre by one cornea specialist. The demographics, episodes of anterior uveitis, severity of episodes...
Association between serum levels of testosterone and estradiol with meibomian gland assessments in postmenopausal women
This study aims to reveal any correlation between serum levels of testosterone and estradiol in postmenopausal women with meibomian gland dysfunction. Postmenopausal subjects were defined as amenorrhoea for at least one year with low follide stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol....
Myopic choroidal neovascularisation
This is a review article summarising the latest myopic CNV (choroidal neovascularisation) literature in the clinical experience and management outcomes for recommendation algorithm. The aetiology of the myopic CNV was discussed by the authors under the heading of the heredo-degenerative...
