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Unilateral cataract extraction outcomes in older children compared to two studies with younger cohorts

3 April 2023 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The authors present a retrospective study of children undergoing cataract surgery between the ages of two and seven-years-old at one centre, over a 24-year period. Data including demographics, ocular history, ophthalmic findings, operative reports, adverse events, and record of re-operations...
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Risk factors identified for glaucoma progression in paediatric glaucoma suspects

11 January 2024 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
A retrospective case review was conducted of children (<18 years) identified as being glaucoma suspects using common clinical criteria or the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network definition. Exclusion criteria included penetrating ocular trauma, treated ocular hypertension / glaucoma and use of...
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Retinoblastoma mortality associations with choroidal and optic nerve invasion

2 February 2024 | | EYE - Pathology, EYE - Oncology
The authors present a retrospective cohort study. Data was extracted from the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database, based in the US and founded in 1973. Cases of retinoblastoma were extracted using the inclusion criteria of...
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Amblyopia information provided by chatbots – how readable and understandable is this?

1 April 2025 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the understandability, actionability and readability of responses to frequently asked questions about amblyopia provided by ChatGPT-3.5, Bing Chat, Bard and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) website, along with...

Haag-Streit UK launches new METIS 900 ophthalmic microscope system

21 March 2025 | Research & Development
Haag-Streit UK is delighted to announce the launch of the new METIS 900 ophthalmic microscope system. The METIS combines Haag-Streit’s legendary optics with high-definition 4k visualisation and a stable coaxial red reflex, delivering superb clarity and detail for all surgical...

Simulation in ophthalmology: a pedagogic viewpoint

1 April 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
The advent of simulation technology has enhanced modern medical training. The first utilisation of simulation was in 1929 where Edward Link used this concept to develop a mechanical flight simulator [1]. Industries such as aviation, nuclear power and the military...

Optical practices to continue to provide urgent and essential care

25 March 2020
The UK Government has now published further guidance clarifying that opticians are exempt from the general requirement for retail businesses and premises to close. Optical practices may therefore continue to provide urgent and essential eye care to the extent that they can, including remote care, while managing COVID-19 risk to keep patients, staff and the public as safe as possible.

The results of the last survey Apr23

3 April 2023 | | EYE - General
*Please be aware that this data does not form part of a peer reviewed research study. The information therein should not be relied upon for clinical purposes but instead used as a guide for clinical practice and reflection. My thanks...

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) achieves carbon neutrality

22 April 2022
The Association’s emissions have been reduced using a blend of offsets from a Gold Standard wind project and a Verra CCB4 forestry project to mix biodiversity protection and restoration with fuel switching to renewable energy.

Moorfields: Ocular emergencies level 1 April 2025

1 April 2025
Designed for optometrists, orthoptists, nurses and other allied ophthalmic health professionals, this module will deliver the knowledge and skills required for the examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients who present in an ophthalmic emergency setting. Entry requirementsBSc (Hons)...

Articles you will never read

1 December 2022 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
I am sad as this is my last article. The last Learning Curve written by me. I have been writing this column for more than 10 years and have enjoyed every moment. I will be eternally grateful to Eye News...

Study calls for thorough investigation of patients with early signs of retinal vascular disease

2 February 2024 | Paracentral acute middle maculopathy, PAMM, moorfields, research, oculomics
Patients with the eye condition Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy (PAMM) would benefit from further investigation, as their risk of heart attacks and strokes may be greater than previously shown, suggests a new study led by researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.