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Introducing the Surgitrac Information Hub: A New Resource for Ophthalmic Professionals

Finding reliable, practical information in ophthalmology should not feel difficult. That is why Surgitrac has launched its brand-new Information Hub, a dedicated online resource designed to support surgeons, theatre teams, nurses and procurement professionals with trusted educational content and essential...

Heidelberg Engineering announces expansion of market access for digital surgical visualization platform

Heidelberg Engineering today announced the upcoming commercialization of Heidelberg OPERA®*, its fully digital surgical visualisation platform, which will be introduced through the company’s global sales force and distribution network. Heidelberg OPERA® is centred around a fully digital surgical microscope which...

Practical Medical Retina: Navigating the Net

I wasn’t sure if reviewing a book whilst on maternity leave with a demanding (but cute) baby was a good idea. However, this textbook was so easy to read I could understand it even when I was mildly sleep deprived....

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...

Elevated anxiety levels in central serous chorioretinopathy

This prospective cross-sectional case-control, questionnaire-based study was aimed to compare association of anxiety disorder in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) and age-gender-matched healthy controls. Participants in the age group of 18–55 years were divided into 2 groups. Group A...

Survey of current undergraduate ophthalmology teaching in the United Kingdom

Is there a crisis in ophthalmic education? The British Undergraduate Ophthalmology Society surveyed medical students and junior doctors to evaluate current ophthalmology teaching across medical schools in the UK. British medicals schools are currently not obligated to include ophthalmology within...

Eye News Symposium confirmed for 2019!

We are delighted to confirm that the Eye News Ophthalmology Symposium will be taking place again next year as part of the Eyecare Conference and Exhibition. Following the success of the 2018 Symposium, we are keen to make 2019 even...

Kay Pictures offers six month’s free use of its iSight Pro app

The Kay iSight Test Pro visual acuity test is now available with a free six month introductory subscription for Apple devices only.

AOP fee reduction for members amidst coronavirus crisis

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has announced a 20% reduction in membership fees for UK practising members, which is the equivalent of two monthly direct debit payments.

Review evaluates efficacy of eye protection equipment to protect against Covid-19

Researchers from the University of Oxford have concluded that there is "no direct evidence from randomised trials that eye protection equipment alone prevents transmission of COVID-19."

UKISCRS to create series of webinars

The first webinar, hosted by Professor David Spalton, will be held today Thursday 9 April, 6-7pm.

Glaucoma Awareness Week 29 June – 5 July

This year, the International Glaucoma Association's (IGA) Glaucoma Awareness Week will take place from 29 June to 5 July. The IGA wants more people in the UK than ever before to know just how important it is to look after...