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A patient report of pseudoxanthoma elasticum, angioid streaks and choroidal neovascularisation

Angioid streaks (AS) on their own do not cause many problems, with the majority of patients remaining asymptomatic [1]. However, once choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) occurs, the visual prognosis of the patient rapidly declines [2]. Treatment is imperative to try and...

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...

Diabetic retinopathy screening in Belize: a country’s journey towards reducing blindness from DR

The rise of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications is a public health concern in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Programme, managed by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by the Queen Elizabeth...

In bed with Adnan Tufail

I used to like conferences. In fact, I loved them. When Euretina was in Paris in 2019 I met up with friends and colleagues, went out to bars and restaurants and took some time to see the Arc de Triomphe...

3D Slit Lamp Grand Round at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Congress 2023

This year at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists saw a world’s first for any conference: a slit-lamp grand round.

Addressing childhood blindness in sub-Saharan Africa

In this article, the authors explore paediatric ophthalmology subspecialist fellowship training in African nations south of the Sahara. Until recently, most African ophthalmologists who wished to pursue a subspecialty ophthalmology training fellowship had to go abroad. There is a huge...

Mainline Instruments Appoints Jeff Landucci as Commercial Director - Ophthalmic Therapeutics

Mainline Instruments is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Landucci as its new Commercial Director of Ophthalmic Therapeutics, effective February 28, 2025. Well known industry veteran, Landucci will join the senior management team and play a key role in...

Birmingham Optical Achieves UKAS ISO 9001 Certification

Birmingham Optical, a leading UK provider of optical equipment and services, has been awarded the prestigious UKAS ISO 9001 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). This milestone reflects the company’s dedication to excellence, consistency, and customer...

‘Class of 2024’ graduate from SpaMedica’s STEPS programme as ophthalmic surgeon celebrates first year teaching trainees to complete over 500 cataract cases

As the latest ‘Class of 2024’ graduate from SpaMedica’s Training and Education Programme for Surgeons (STEPS), a brand-new cohort of surgical trainees will take up positions at SpaMedica hospitals nationwide. Representing the next generation of ophthalmologists, they will benefit from...

Dans le Noir

There is a restaurant in London where dinner is served in the dark. Not dim light or occasional infrequent light, but absolute pitch black darkness. Apparently the aim is twofold; to better appreciate the quality of the food as the...

Biotech Healthcare unveils Optiflex XTENSE Comfort Plus at ESCRS 2025 (Copenhagen), marking a new era in Full Visual Range EDOF IOLs

Biotech Healthcare proudly introduced its newest advancement in intraocular lens technology — Optiflex XTENSE Comfort Plus, a Full Visual Range EDOF IOL, during the ESCRS 2025 meeting in Copenhagen. The product launch at Biotech’s booth drew widespread attention and appreciation...

Developing community eye care: the evolution of Wales’ eye care services

In the third in our series about community eye care in the home nations, David O’Sullivan explains how Wales has developed its community eye care services. Since the devolution of healthcare to Wales on 1 July 1999 [1], significant changes...