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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...

Type 3 macular neovascularisation (MNV) due to age-related macular degeneration

This paper systematically reviews and summarises the current knowledge on type 3 neovascularisation due to age-related macular degeneration which is defined as neovascularisation originating from the retinal deep capillary plexus that grows towards the outer retina often penetrating the level...

Haag-Streit UK look forward to exhibiting at 100% Ophthalmology 2024

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 it will be exhibiting at 100% Ophthalmology in February 2024.

Sister Companies Launch Joint Web Shop

Leading Volk distributors, Altomed and Mid-Optic, have teamed up to launch a new, user-friendly online shopping experience. Whether you're buying your first Volk lens or expanding your collection, the new web shop offers tools to help you find the perfect...

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...

High-stakes scenarios in retinal vein occlusion: A survey of medico-legal implications

Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is the second most common retinal vascular disease after diabetic retinopathy, and its clinical complexity often intersects with medico-legal scrutiny [1]. Missteps in timely diagnosis, inadequate follow-up or poor documentation can lead to patient harm...

What's trending Jun/Jul 2018

A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #BusyPhillips #photokeratitis #sunglasses Last time, we were in the throes of the Beast from the East. Here in the UK, it’s...

What's trending Aug/Sep 2018

A round-up of the eye related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #QueenElizabeth #cataract It is well and truly summer! Queen Elizabeth was spotted in her sunnies during recent events, not just...