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Ocular complications in retinal vasculitis

In this retrospective study the authors aimed to characterise the incidence rates of visual loss and ocular complications associated with retinal vasculitis (RV – annual incidence of 1-2/ 100000/ per annum). A secondary objective was to compare the visual outcomes...

Ranibizumab safety in pregnancy

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays a pivotal role during pregnancy, and systemic anti-VEGF administration during this period should thus be avoided. VEGF is expressed in multiple embryonic and foetal tissues during development, with the highest levels found in the...

Elevated risk of mood disorders after recurrent retinal detachment

This study was aimed to investigate the risk of mood disorders in patients who experienced retinal detachment (RD) by using the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan. A total of 4129 participants diagnosed with RD and 16,516 non-RD individuals...

Intravitreal Bevacizumab for the prevention of postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy in high-risk patients

This single- centre observational retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the effect of intravitreal injection of bevacizumab at the time surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair on postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in patients at high risk selected by laser...

Chandelier-assisted versus standard scleral buckling for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair. Systematic review and meta-analysis

Despite a significant global decline in standard scleral buckling (SSB) procedures for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), it continues to hold its place as an essential treatment option, offering distinct advantages such as cost-effectiveness, preservation of the vitreous, improved final visual...

Haag-Streit UK relaunches the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer

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 that they have relaunched the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer. Haag-Streit UK discontinued the...

Advancing Eyecare (AEC) acquires Birmingham Optical Group

Advancing Eyecare (AEC), a leading North American provider of ophthalmic instruments, has acquired Birmingham Optical Group, a top UK supplier of optical equipment and services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. With over 60 years of industry experience,...

MacuMira and Keeler announce strategic partnership to expand dry AMD therapy

Keeler, a global leader in ophthalmic innovation with more than a century of heritage, and MacuMira Medical Devices Inc, a pioneering Canadian company, has announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Keeler will manufacture the MacuMira device and lead its...

Optegra announces programme of engaging CPD events for healthcare community

Optegra continues to strengthen its commitment to clinical excellence and community partnership by announcing a series of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events throughout 2026, open to any health care professionals in optometry. Taking place across a range of dates and...

Visit Surgitrac Instruments at ESCRS 2026 | Hall B, Booth B.339

The countdown is on for the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), taking place from 11–15 September 2026 at ExCeL London. As one of Europe's leading ophthalmic events, ESCRS brings together surgeons, theatre teams,...

Two-year GATHER2 data: anatomical gains, functional questions for avacincaptad pegol in geographic atrophy

Geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a leading cause of irreversible central vision loss, and complement dysregulation has long been implicated in its pathogenesis. In 2023, the US FDA approved the first two GA therapies, both...

College launches new assessor affixes to recognise expertise and commitment to optometric education

The College of Optometrists has launched a new suite of assessor affixes to recognise the expertise, commitment and professional judgement of College assessors and the vital role they play in developing the optometry workforce. Work-based assessment is central to optometric...