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Can closing the eyelid during riboflavin induction phase of crosslinking increase corneal thickness?

1 August 2019 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Corneal crosslinking (CXL) with riboflavin and UVA irradiation is the standard treatment for preventing progression of keratoconus. Thinning of the cornea during the riboflavin loading phase was reported in previous studies which used riboflavin with dextran. A minimum stromal thickness...

The results of the last survey Aug 2019

1 October 2019 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Thank you once again for participating in the survey. Some fascinating results once again. Almost one in five of us do not cancel cataract surgery on the day if the blood pressure (BP) is high, which I am surprised about....

New factsheet and consent form aim to better inform parents of children with myopia

20 July 2022
A new factsheet and consent form developed by the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) in partnership with CooperVision will help eye care professionals to better manage children with myopia.

Sight loss charities appoint new director of operations

31 August 2023 | infrastructure, Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have appointed Gillian McDonald as their new Director of Operations.

Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf, announces retirement

19 January 2024 | macular society, AMD, career, professional, infrastructure, industry
After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.

Optometrists and dispensing opticians now eligible for Blue Light Card discount scheme

31 January 2024 | AOP, optometry, optometrist, optical, discounts, rewards, NHS staff
The AOP welcomes the move, which recognises the important healthcare service provided by the optometry profession.

Presbyopia edition of BCLA research project due to be published

8 March 2024 | research, new, BCLA, presbyopia, guidelines, eyecare
A “pioneering” BCLA global consensus report will deliver evidence-based guidance to eyecare professionals on all aspects of presbyopia and its management – shaping the future of patient care for years to come.

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans appoint Paul Bott as new Chair of the Board

7 June 2024 | charity, appointments, industry, Paul Bott, Sight Scotland, Veterans
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bott as the new Chair of the Board.

North West retirement communities welcome eye health experts, as part of a regional tour demystifying cataract surgery

6 August 2024 | industry, spamedica, cataract, surgery, elderly, patient experience, community
Around 30% of over 65s have cataracts, with over 25,000 Greater Manchester residents reported to live with the condition.

Nikolaos Koutris takes on half marathon to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and high eye pressure

22 August 2024 | pressure, ocular hypertension, sight scotland, patient stories
Nikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure.

There will be a 27% rise in the number of people living with sight loss in the UK by 2035, RNIB the UK’s leading sight loss charity predicts

20 October 2024 | charity, international, government, call to action, UK, local, sight loss, statistics
This World Sight Day, leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) was calling for the UK Government to prioritise eye health. This is after fresh insight from the charity that shows there will be a...

RNIB’s flagship support service for people with sight conditions wins coveted quality standard

4 June 2025 | RNIB, AQS, award, eyecare services, Support, news
RNIB’s flagship support service for people with eye conditions and sight loss has been awarded the prestigious Advice Quality Standard (AQS) - the only quality standard for organisations working in social welfare and law. The standard was achieved by RNIB’s...