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Switchover study from Botox to Xeomin for facial dystonia
This study carried out in the UK compared the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of switching patients from Botox® injections to Xeomin®. This was carried out in 20 essential blepharospasm, 12 hemifacial spasm and six aberrant facial nerve regeneration patients. Patients...SCONe Project seeks participants for patient and public involvement group to revolutionise AMD research
The SCONe project, run by optometrists, ophthalmologists, and researchers from the University of Edinburgh, and funded by Sight Scotland, is appealing for participants to take part in a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group focused on revolutionising the detection and management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).The College of Optometrists presents Research Excellence Awards to pioneering optometry researchers
The College of Optometrists presented its annual Research Excellence Awards to 2025’s winners at its prestigious annual Diploma and Awards Ceremony on 18 November at Central Hall in Westminster, London. The Research Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of talented...From the Editors: Back in the habit!
Recently I spoke at an ophthalmic conference in London. It was amazing to be back amongst friends and colleagues in person again, to learn and share with one another. I also took the opportunity to stay on for a few...
Silicone oil migration presenting as an eyelid cyst
The author presents a single case report of a rare complication of silicone oil tamponade, silicone oil migration, after pars plana vitrectomy. A seven-year-old female, with a history of vitrectomy one year prior for penetrating eye trauma, presented with a...Haag-Streit UK looks forward to exhibiting at the RCOphth Annual Congress 2023
Haag-Streit UK is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) Annual Congress on 22-25 May 2023 at the ICC in Birmingham.My COVID-19 songs
A portrait of Anna by Tamara Jovandic-Everson as part of #portraitsforNHSheroes. I am a consultant eye surgeon and these are my COVID songs. First of all, I have not even had time to digest the past six months, partly because...Supporting the next generation of ophthalmologists. That’s Newmedica.
Independent provider Newmedica offers placements in centres nationwide, supporting ophthalmologists in training. Both trainees and consultants have noted the benefits for patients and the NHS, with the North East programme as a prime example. Dr Oonagh Crothers, a fifth year...It’s not all about ARED - Time for a pragmatic approach to nutrition for eye health?
Advances in treatment for retinal diseases involving neovascularisation have undoubtedly changed the future of eye care across the UK for the better, but also created great challenges for service delivery in ophthalmology, particularly within the NHS. Some statistics are starting...
