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Surgitrac Offers Free 2 Week Trial on Ophthalmic Operating Tables

Surgitrac Instruments is proud to offer a free 2-week trial of its advanced ophthalmic operating solutions. This exclusive opportunity is ideal for NHS and private clinics, ophthalmic surgeons, theatre teams, and procurement professionals looking to enhance surgical performance and patient...

ZEISS Laser Assisted KeraNatural CAIRS Didactic Course with Wetlabs

On the 18 October 2024, discover CAIRS, the future in keratoconus patient management. Join our hands-on CAIRS Wetlab for personalised guidance on laser-assisted procedures using KeraNatural tissue. Discuss real cases and refine your approach in peer review sessions with top experts. Elevate your practice with the latest in corneal surgery. Reserve your spot now! Cost: £150* *Early bird fee ends 31st July. After this date, course place will be charged at £175 (VAT included).

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: What options are there and when might they be considered?

In recent years there has been a rapid expansion in a group of operations termed ‘minimally invasive’ or ‘micro invasive’ glaucoma surgery (MIGS). These options generally offer less significant IOP reduction, but with a more favourable safety profile when compared...

Issues with standard practice: Luer lock syringes in cataract surgery

For a few years, we have worked together with the practice variance surveys to tease out differences in the way we work and to discuss issues that arise. I hope that we have learnt some lessons and reflected on what...

New Swansea eye hospital officially opened by Lord Mayor

A new hospital specialising in NHS eye patient services has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Swansea, Councillor Mike Day.

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital first in UK to use ultra-wide field OCT angiography machine in patient facing setting

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital announces it is the first in the UK to utilise the ultra-wide field OCT angiography machine, the Xephilio OCT-S1 from Canon, in a patient facing setting.

Good News from Switzerland: A History of Retinal Reattachment Surgery

In one concise volume the reader learns of the recent rapid evolution in vitreoretinal (VR) surgery. The pioneering innovators were often remarkable personalities and this book helps to bring them to life. Prior to 1929 victims of retinal detachment were...

Haag-Streit Academy to host an ‘iTrack Advance Masterclass’

Haag-Streit UK is delighted to confirm the launch of the iTrack Advance Masterclass. This will take place at Vision Engineering Headquarters, Woking on Friday 28th July 2023.

The results of the last survey Apr24

It has been a few years now since we started these surveys and I continue to be amazed by the variance in our practice. As a patient, I think I would expect there to be more consistency and evidence-based practice....

Work experience in ophthalmology as an A-Level student

Importance of work experience Medical schools expect applicants to understand what a career in medicine involves, which can be gained through work experience and volunteering. It is strongly recommended by the Medical Schools Council that work experience involves working in...

Does bariatric surgery prevent progression of diabetic retinopathy?

The authors report a retrospective observational study of T2DM patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2009 and 2015. Preoperative and postoperative weight, HbA1c, and annual diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening results were obtained from medical records. Patients with preoperative retinal screening...