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REPORT: American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS) European Symposium

David Shahnazaryan, Consultant Ophthalmologist, London, UK and Radhika Rampat, Consultant Ophthalmologist, London, UK, report from the AECOS Symposium in Antwerp, Belgium (June 10-12).

The Eye: A Very Short Introduction

I am a big fan of the ‘Very Short Introductions’ series and find them a great way to gain a basic understanding of several topics, ranging from science to philosophy. The Eye: A Very Short Introduction is no exception. It...

‘Step Up For Nystagmus’ this Nystagmus Awareness Day

Monday 20 June, the Nystagmus Network marks Nystagmus Awareness Day by asking supporters to ‘Step Up For Nystagmus’ to raise awareness of this complex visual impairment.

New study maps priorities for UK eyecare research

Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, childhood vision loss, and short-sightedness are highlighted as target study areas.

Understanding optical lab processes at 100% Optical

Boosting understanding amongst the entire practice team about what happens in the optical lens manufacturing process was a keynote lecture which drew a packed audience to the OSA stand at 100% Optical.

CooperVision’s plastic neutrality initiative reaches remarkable half-billion bottle milestone

CooperVision recently announced a significant milestone in its pioneering plastic neutrality initiative. The multi-continent programme – in collaboration with Plastic Bank®, eyecare professionals, and contact lens wearers – has now prevented the equivalent of more than half a billion plastic...

Specsavers Launches brand new Roblox Obby

Specsavers has unveiled the ‘Specsavers Obby’, a new branded obstacle course game and virtual merchandise giveaway on Roblox, marking the high-street retailer’s commitment to educating younger generations and continued steps into the gaming space.

Current concepts of the uveitis-glaucoma-hyphaema (UGH) syndrome

The authors discuss pathophysiology, aetiology and current management strategies of UGH syndrome. The clinical features of UGH are different than initial descriptions. UGH today is most often associated with posterior chamber IOLs that are not placed within the capsular bag...

Specsavers joins IAPB to advocate for better eye health

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) proudly welcomes Specsavers as a pivotal new member, joining the global alliance for the eye health sector in the fight against avoidable sight loss. "For more than four decades, Specsavers has...

Veterans with vision impairment deserve better public transport links says Paisley Councillor

Cllr Carolann Davidson, Labour & Cooperative Councillor for Paisley East and Central, recently visited Sight Scotland Veterans’ Hawkhead Centre to see first-hand the great work the charity does in supporting veterans with sight loss.

NYU Langone Health performs world’s first whole-eye & partial-face transplant

Landmark whole-eye transplant is a major paradigm shift for potential vision therapies.

Committed to the next generation of Ophthalmologists

Ophthalmology trainees are gaining invaluable surgical experience at Newmedica, an independent provider of NHS and private ophthalmology services. Newmedica Consultants report they are enthusiastic about sharing their skills and experience with the next generation of Ophthalmic surgeons to support the...