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Ciliatech reports positive clinical results on novel glaucoma implant, CID, in 24-month post-operative follow up

29 March 2023 | glaucoma
Chavanod (near Annecy), France, March 29, 2023 - Ciliatech, an ophthalmology medtech company developing a new class of implant to treat glaucoma durably, announced the positive results of a 24-month post-operative follow-up on a clinical trial of CID, its first generation Cilio-scleral Inter-positioning Device.

Cataract care at Staffordshire eye hospital rated ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission

29 May 2023 | spamedica, Cataract surgery, infrastructure
SpaMedica in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been awarded the highest possible rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

Optegra launches new fellowship programme

15 February 2024 | cataract, Fadi Alfaqawi, professional development
Leading eye health care group, Optegra, is proud to announce the appointment of its first Fellow, Mr Fadi Alfaqawi, as it unveils its Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship Programme.

An unusual case of silicone oil in the anterior chamber simulating intraocular implant

1 October 2016 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Silicone oil internal tamponade has been used for over 50 years, even prior to pars plana vitrectomy [1].Over a course of time silicone oil may migrate to the anterior chamber through the pupil. This may disperse in the form of...

Demystifying external trainee selected components and out of programme experiences

3 February 2023 | | EYE - General
If you don’t know your external TSCs from your OOPC/OOPT/OOPE/OOPR, then this article is for you. Trainee selected components (TSC) are College-approved periods of training, usually ranging from six months to a year (formally ASTO) of intensive subspecialty training in...

A closer look at the new wave of glaucoma surgery – radical or old school?

1 October 2016 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a challenging condition to treat because the exact pathophysiology remains unclear and the only readily modifiable factor is the intraocular pressure (IOP). Additionally, most glaucoma patients are completely asymptomatic, yet are often subjected to lifelong medical therapy. The...

Conference Preview: UKISCRS, UKISOP and YOP 2025

12 November 2025 | | Events, UKISCRS, UKISOP, YOP, Conference Preview
London’s calling, and we will be rejoining the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS), the Young Ophthalmologists Programme (YOP), and United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Ophthalmic Practitioners (UKISOP) between 12–14 November. The former will...

High levels of public trust in optometry supports extended services closer to home, says AOP

14 June 2023 | optometry, AOP, GOC
New research published by the General Optical Council (GOC) last week shows high levels of confidence in optical practitioners.

An educational review: Teach the Teachers Course

5 December 2023 | | education, teach, teachers, courses, rcophth, learning, review
In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, staying up-to-date of the latest developments is essential, especially for specialists such as ophthalmologists.

Introducing: the Glaucoma Field Defect Classifier

12 August 2025 | glaucoma, diagnositics, technology, CVI
For patients with advanced glaucoma, there are no treatments to reverse severe sight impairment (blindness). Support in the community is essential but requires a certificate of visual impairment (CVI) signed by a consultant ophthalmologist. The criteria for certification are ambiguous...

BSRS (British Society of Refractive Surgery) 30th Anniversary Annual Scientific Congress 2023

8 July 2023 -9 July 2023
by Hasan Naveed, YO Representative on BSRS Council. The summer weekend of 8-9 July 2023 saw the British Society for Refractive Surgery (BSRS) host national and international experts and colleagues passionate about all elements of refractive surgery. The sessions, delivered...

NEOS (North Of England Ophthalmological Society) Spring Meeting 2024

23 April 2024
by Matthew Hartley, Trainee, Northern Deanery, UK. In NEOS’ 110th year, the spring meeting was held in Doncaster and centred around ocular oncology and vitreoretinal surgery. The meeting hosts, Umi Harley and Steve Winder from Royal Hallamshire Hospital, arranged a...