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HtrA1 enhances cell senescence
A genetic basis for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been greatly advanced in recent years. The role of identified pathways such as complement factor H in AMD has been widely investigated. However, the effect of other gene variants identified by...Virtual ophthalmic conferences: learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic was the catalyst for a number of paradigm shifts in numerous industries. The demand for proxies that follow social distancing measures created a hotbed for digital solutions and transitioned these to social convention. In the aftermath, the...Young visionaries win global competition by re-designing the Glasses of the Future
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) celebrated UNICEF World Children’s Day by announcing the winners of ‘Glasses of the Future’, a global competition that invited children across the world to design the next generation of glasses. Lama...ANTS Imaging Competition 2025
The ANTerior Segment Imaging Competition from Eye News and Keeler promotes and celebrates the work of slit-lamp imaging, culminating in cash prizes and exposure for its winners. After a successful run in 2024, the ANTS Imaging Competition returned this year...The Haag-Streit ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2026’ returns for its eighth year
Haag-Streit UK, a leading distributor of ophthalmic diagnostic devices, surgical microscopes, and virtual reality-based medical simulators, announces the reopening of the Haag-Streit annual ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Competition’, now entering its eighth consecutive year. Established as a global platform for clinical...Braille at 200: The code that changed everyday life
Frenchman Louis Braille was in his teens in the mid-1820s when he began developing the six-dot tactile code that enables millions of blind and partially sighted people around the world to access the power of literacy. Two centuries on from...If looks could kill – kohl and the eye
Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are based on facts and which are ‘fake news’. Headline: If looks could kill – kohl and the eye Human fascination with beautification can be traced...Oban blind man could voice Lidl's new self-checkouts
An Oban man who lost his sight over a decade ago is one of ten finalists in Lidl’s nationwide search for the voice of its new Scottish self-checkouts. Alan MacDonald (46) is in the running to become the friendly voice...
Facilitators and barriers to conducting research
A survey of clinicians and researchers across the UK was conducted to identify barriers to research and potential solutions. The authors extracted details of studies listed on the UKCRN database that involved paediatric ophthalmology with recruitment of children. An e-survey...Haag-Streit UK ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2025’ opens for its seventh year
Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is pleased to announce the return of the Haag-Streit annual Slit Lamp Imaging Competition. Now in its seventh consecutive...ANTS Imaging Competition 2026
The ANTerior Segment Imaging Competition from Eye News and Keeler promotes and celebrates the work of slit-lamp imaging, culminating in cash prizes and exposure for its winners. After running two hugely successful competitions, the ANTS Imaging Competition is back for...
