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World Clinics in Ophthalmology Series: Innovations in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

This two volume publication about current innovations in primary open angle glaucoma has persevered to come out with a comprehensive review of the latest publications in the world of glaucoma. The list of contributors includes clinicians from the field of...

Amnion-assisted conjunctival epithelial redirection (ACER): Enhancing stem cell transplantation treatment of total limbal stem cell deficiency

An exploration of Professor Harminder Dua’s recent work using a technique called amnion-assisted conjunctival epithelial redirection (ACER) to aid the success of conjunctival-limbal grafting procedures. ACER provides a refined way to use amniotic membrane (amnion), such as Omnigen® (NuVision® Biotherapies,...

Moorfields medical retina: design thinking and service delivery of intravitreal injection service

The Medical Retina service is constantly evolving and developing due to a rise in disease prevalence and treatment evolution. This unique course is especially designed for managers and clinical leaders in medical retina services. The course draws on the strength...

CHEC Loughborough CPD Open Evening

This CPD session on 'Decoding Macular OCT: Mastering Membranes and Holes - Empowering Optometrists in Referral Decision-Making' will be hosted by Mahmoud Rabie, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at CHEC. Throughout the evening, you will be able to...

Newmedica Birmingham - Intraocular lens choice: weighing up the options

This interactive workshop will explore the advantages and disadvantages of different types of modern intraocular lenses. By considering patient lifestyle factors, personality traits, and prescriptions, the session will help you reflect on scenarios designed to enhance your knowledge of intraocular...

Newmedica Plymouth - Intraocular lens choice: weighing up the options

This interactive workshop will explore the advantages and disadvantages of different types of modern intraocular lenses. By considering patient lifestyle factors, personality traits, and prescriptions, the session will help you reflect on scenarios designed to enhance your knowledge of intraocular...

Charles Bonnet Syndrome Information Day

09:00 - 17:00 GMT

21st Century retinal laser treatment in the anti-VEGF era

In today’s world, macular laser treatment has a vital role in the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DMO). DMO is one of the most common causes of visual impairment. Despite expensive intravitreal treatment courses of anti-VEGF, many will agree that...

Developing community eye care: the evolution of Wales’ eye care services

In the third in our series about community eye care in the home nations, David O’Sullivan explains how Wales has developed its community eye care services. Since the devolution of healthcare to Wales on 1 July 1999 [1], significant changes...

Analysis of ‘urgent’ cataract referrals from community optometrists in the West of Scotland

As elective cataract services restart post-COVID, how do we establish which patients should be a priority? The authors share their findings from a review of ‘urgent’ referrals received by the ophthalmology department in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The COVID-19...

Microdroplet and splatter contamination during phacoemulsification in COVID-19 era

Half a millilitre of fluorescein was incorporated into 400ml of balanced salt solution to identify microdroplet and splatter from phacoemulsification to simulate possible COVID-19 contamination. Five porcine eyes were mounted to an ophthalmic mannequin head and two surgeons (height 189cm,...

Does a gut-eye axis exist?

Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are based on facts and which are ‘fake news’. Headline: Does a gut-eye axis exist? Over a decade ago, the Human Microbiome Project was launched by...