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Full programme released for the SEE Summit
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced the full programme for the SEE Summit, which takes place on 9 October 7pm–9pm online.Applications closing soon for leadership and management training and qualifications
Optical professionals who want to boost their career in management are encouraged to apply now for the leadership and management courses from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Study is carried out 100% online and the closing date for applications for training leading to these qualifications is Thursday 4 April 2024.ABDO to run pre-Board elections webinars
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is inviting its members to attend one of two webinars in preparation for its forthcoming Board elections.ABDO National Resource Centre secures first digital sponsor
The ABDO National Resource Centre (NRC) based in Birmingham has secured its first digital sponsor in STEPPER EYEWEAR. The NRC is now offering digital sponsorship packages at the NRC venue, which includes a feature on the NRC website and digital...Retina UK Annual Conference 2025
The Retina UK Conference is an excellent opportunity to find out the latest news from Retina UK, hear from expert speakers, meet other members of our community and to make new connections. The line-up for their 50th anniversary year conference...
Misty Mole Gets New Glasses
Misty Mole Gets New Glasses is an illustrated children’s book written by doctor Dr Yasmin El Rouby and illustrated by Ishy Walters. Together, they’ve managed to craft a beautifully written short story that highlights what it’s like moving through life...
Unexplained vision loss following exposure to combat
Non-organic vision loss (NOVL) is defined as a decrease in visual acuity or visual field without an identifiable organic cause. NOVL can be particularly challenging and time-consuming to diagnose, especially where the vision loss is superimposed on an element of...
Mast cells in Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) is a potentially sight-threatening ocular disease, occurring in patients with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. Also known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, GO is characterised by orbital infiltration by immune cells including macrophages, T cells and plasma cells, which...
Aspheric toric IOL implantation and LRI in eyes with cataracts and astigmatism
This is a prospective study from a single unit to compare the visual outcome of aspheric toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) for management of coexisting age-related cataracts and astigmatism. Sixty eyes of 60 patients with...
OCT positioning regimen in macular hole surgery
The authors set out to evaluate an OCT-based positioning regimen for macular hole surgery. Patients were advised to maintain prone positioning until the hole was confirmed to be closed based on daily OCTs. Surgery consisted of 23-gauge phacovitrectomy with internal...
Analysis of risk factors for intraocular pressure rise following insertion of fluocinolone acetonide injection in uveitic patients
For this study, the authors analysed the pooled data from three phase2b / 3 multi-centre randomised controlled trials carried out over three years. Included patients had undergone at least one of the following treatments: 1) systemic therapy (corticosteroid / immunosuppressant...
