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7th Anterior Segment Meeting

A day of ophthalmic education with a range of interesting talks focusing on topics within Corneal, Oculoplastic, Glaucoma and Debates.Chairs: Mr Mario Saldanha & Mrs Anjana Haridas | Singleton Hospital) & Mrs. Anjana Haridas -University of Wales

Are single IOP measurements adequate for estimating the effect of IOP lowering interventions?

The World Glaucoma Association recommends that, to assess the effect on intraocular pressure (IOP) of medication or surgery, the mean of multiple measurements of postoperative IOP is a better reflection of IOP than a single measurement of postoperative IOP. The...

Disc margin delineation using spectral domain OCT

Observing progressive anatomical changes of the optic nerve head is essential in the detection of progression in glaucoma. Imaging devices continue to evolve and are useful in detecting change in established glaucoma, although probably less useful in an initial diagnosis....

Swept-source OCT for measuring peripheral anterior synechiae

The authors report on a cross-sectional study looking at swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) for measuring the area and degree of peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) in patients with angle closure glaucoma. The SS-OCT is commercially available, has a laser wavelength...

Ciliatech appoints world-class panel of eyecare specialists to newly created KOL advisory board

Ciliatech will leverage ophthalmic expertise of seven-member advisory board to bring to market Intercil® Uveal Spacer, a novel glaucoma implant offering unique benefits to eye surgeons and patients across the globe Ciliatech, an innovative medtech company focusing on the treatment...

Haag-Streit UK to offer iTrack Advance ‘Meet the experts’ sessions at UKEGS 2024

Haag-Streit UK will be exhibiting as a gold sponsor at the United Kingdom & Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) event in Southampton on the 9th and 10th October 2024, where they will be showcasing the iTrack Advance microcatheter. Delegates will have...

Glaukos marks major milestone as global iStent sales reach 3 million

Glaukos is delighted to announce a major milestone revealing that 3 million iStents have been sold globally since the product first received approval from the FDA in 2012. Today iStent is the global market leader in the MIGs category with...

Protecting retinal ganglion cells

Glaucoma is considered to be a heterogeneous group of conditions giving retinal ganglion cells (RGC) damage. Lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) reduces the risk of progressive RGC loss in glaucoma. Regeneration of the optic nerve has been shown to restore some...

Moorfields: Gonioscopy course Mar 26

Moorfields Education: Gonioscopy course

Moorfields gonioscopy course

Moorfields Eye Hospital are delighted to present the Gonioscopy course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals. This is targeted at clinicians working in primary or secondary care who are interested in learning more about the use and technique of gonioscopy in ophthalmic...

Gonioscopy: A Video Assisted Skill Transfer Approach

Gonioscopy is a critical part of the eye examination, a challenging technique to learn and although drawings and photographs are helpful, videos that demonstrate the technique and findings are particularly valuable. Interpretation beyond merely identifying whether there is a closed...

SLT vs. topical treatment with prostaglandin analogues in the management of PACG

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has been shown to be useful in the management of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), but its use in primary angle closure (PAC) / primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) has yet to be validated. Narayanaswamy et...