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Innovation update: key advances in eyecare transformation in the last year

1 December 2021 | Vishal Shah, Alexander Chiu, Guy Mole, Melanie Hingorani | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General

Vishal Shah and his co-authors reflect on examples of innovation in eyecare delivery published in the last year and the implications for the future of eyecare services. The “new normal” is an overused phrase to describe extraordinary measures that have...

Simulation in ophthalmology: a pedagogic viewpoint

1 April 2017 | Inderpaul S Sian, Kaveh Vahdani | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive

The advent of simulation technology has enhanced modern medical training. The first utilisation of simulation was in 1929 where Edward Link used this concept to develop a mechanical flight simulator [1]. Industries such as aviation, nuclear power and the military...

Whiteboard illustrations added to pre-surgery timeout procedure

1 October 2021 | Lauren R Hepworth | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus

The authors present results of a quality improvement initiative. A whiteboard illustrated with right and left eyes with views of the extraocular muscles was developed, the board also contained spaces for the patient’s name, deviation, versions and the procedure name....

A new observation point: updating the nomenclature and classification with OCT

3 June 2021 | Fabio Galli | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General

The evolution of ophthalmic imaging technologies has been particularly rapid over the last few years. The author provides an update of the current terms for common signs and pathologies observed using optical coherence tomography. My experience as an ophthalmic technician,...

A look into the IOL space

1 October 2014 | Rod McNeil | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive

Advances in the design and performance of intraocular lenses (IOLs) continue to be driven by demand for better outcomes, presbyopia correction and spectacle independence, alongside a better understanding of the dynamics of the crystalline lens, newer theories of accommodation and...

The clues of the eye – what is medical ophthalmology?

1 February 2022 | Nima John Ghadiri

The author looks at the increasingly significant role of medical ophthalmologists and the importance of integrative healthcare. The eye is a remarkable organ, and for decades we have been discovering intimations of pathology existing elsewhere in the body [1] simply...

My Top Five: Emerging technologies revolutionising ophthalmology

3 October 2024 | Khaled Saqqaw | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Cornea

Advancements in ophthalmology have significantly transformed eyecare practices. This article explores five emerging technologies that are revolutionising the field, from virtual reality (VR) surgical training to novel therapies for corneal conditions. These innovations are reshaping how eyecare professionals diagnose, treat...

The future of multi-professional working in eye care

5 October 2020 | Nikolaos Tzoumas | EYE - General

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,...

The bionic eye – behind the headlines

1 October 2016 | Rod McNeil | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit

Multiple visual prosthetic projects and other vision regeneration initiatives being tested in preclinical and clinical development worldwide illustrate continuing progress and opportunities in addressing profound blindness from hereditary retinal diseases and other causes (Table 1). Three implantable bionic vision systems...

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