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87% of UK unaware they can have cataract surgery immediately and don't have to suffer with declining vision

Cataract symptoms, myths and surgery options as extensive national eye health survey shows huge lack of awareness in UK's public.

Prediction errors of formulas in optical biometers

This study was conducted retrospectively in a private practice setting. Nine formulas were compared for prediction error (postoperative spherical equivalent (SE) minus, predicted SE calculated by each formula), using two optical biometers (Lenstar – optical low coherence reflectometry (OLCR) and...

Artistic vibes in Beijing

For many of us all around the world, art is a form of storytelling, whether we link it to our work, our hobbies or our dreams. As a teenager growing up in the 90s, I loved ballet in high school....

My Top Five: Innovations in the diagnosis of ocular tumours

Ocular tumours can vary widely in origin, from benign growths to metastases from distant disseminated malignancies. Although rare, ocular tumours pose a significant health and economic burden globally, with ocular cancers accounting for 0.2% of all diagnosed malignancies in the...

A closer look at the new wave of glaucoma surgery – radical or old school?

Glaucoma is a challenging condition to treat because the exact pathophysiology remains unclear and the only readily modifiable factor is the intraocular pressure (IOP). Additionally, most glaucoma patients are completely asymptomatic, yet are often subjected to lifelong medical therapy. The...

Videos - iStent Inject

Trabecular bypass surgery with iStent Inject enhances aqueous outflow from the eye , evidence of this is demonstrated through Angiographic visualization of aqueous humor outflow in studies conducted by Dr. Alex Huang M.D, Ph.D

World leading ophthalmology experts join line-up at free optometry summit in Bristol

Up to 12 CPD points on offer as SpaMedica hosts its 2023 Optometry Conference at The Bristol Pavilion on 26 November.

Practical Handbook for Small-Gauge Vitrectomy

The authors have set out to produce a readable, comprehensive handbook designed to instil a working knowledge in the speciality. The authors have indeed achieved their objective and created a dynamic, well-structured, stimulating book. As vitreo-retinal surgery is a rapidly...

Clinical Techniques in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a highly specialised field with complex equipment often unfamiliar to medical students and foundation doctors due to limited exposure during training. Clinical Techniques in Ophthalmology is a 300-page handbook divided into six sections: Basic Clinical Optics, Ophthalmic Equipment,...

Topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy in the treatment of corneal scarring

This study reports the outcome of topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy (TG-PRK) in the treatment of patients with corneal scarring. A retrospective case series including six eyes of six patients with corneal scarring and irregular astigmatism who underwent topography guided PRK. The...

The inflammatory side-effect of Brimonidine

Brimonidine is a well established selective alpha-2 adreno-receptor agonist, used to lower intraocular pressure. This case series reports on 19 eyes affected by brimonidine induced uveitis. Mean age of the patients was 74 years and mean duration of brimonidine use...

Ozurdex use in noninfectious uveitis

Burkholder et al. reported the practice patterns of 45 respondents of approximately 176 surveyed members of the American Uveitis Society regarding the use of the Ozurdex implant. Most respondents performed the injection in either a procedure (41.0%) or clinic (23.1%)...