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Conference Preview: SightCare LIVE 2026

New dates. New location. Same unmissable experience. SightCare is delighted to announce that SightCare LIVE 2026 – the flagship conference, awards and exhibition – will take place on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 April 2026 at an exciting new venue:...

An educational intervention to improve adherence to high-dosage patching regimen for amblyopia

This is a randomised trial of patients recruited between the periods of March 2006 and March 2008 from ophthalmology clinics in the Leicestershire area. A total of 62 children with newly diagnosed amblyopia were allocated randomly into two treatment arms...

Altomed is thrilled to announce the sponsorship of its 2nd Guide Dog puppy Geordie!

Named in tribute to Altomed’s Northeast roots, Geordie is a striking black German Shepherd, confident, clever, and full of character. His unique breed makes him extra special within the Guide Dogs community. Geordie follows in the pawprints of Altomed’s first...

New President and President-elect of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) announced

Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new President and President-elect for the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS). Taking over from Ms Nishani Amerasinghe, the 2025 President is Dr Andrew Tatham who is a consultant at Princess Alexandra...

Management of diabetic macular oedema (DMO)

The authors present guidelines on current diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the management of DMO. Fluorescein angiography (FA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) are recommended before starting treatment to help diagnose and stage DMO, and can be repeated if there...

A new apprenticeship to train specialists in children’s eyecare and vision problems

A pioneering apprenticeship has launched that will create new opportunities for people to train as eyecare specialists while helping to tackle growing vision problems in children and adults across England. For the first time, aspiring orthoptists can now train through...

An eye on novel anti-cancer agents: an evidence-based approach to external eye assessment

Novel anti-cancer therapies have led to significant advancement in cancer treatment, however, they can be associated with external eye complications. It is important to be mindful of such adverse effects during assessment of patients enrolled in clinical trials. Annually, approximately...

Retinal Pharmacotherapeutics (Developments in Ophthalmology)

Retinal Pharmacotherapeutics is volume 55 in the ‘Developments in Ophthalmology’ series released by Karger. As the name of the series suggests it aims to explore current and future developments in retinal therapeutics. The book itself is split into six main...

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...

Orbis celebrates International Day of Friendship

International eyecare charity Orbis recognises the importance of strong bonds on International Day of Friendship 2023.

High-stakes scenarios in retinal vein occlusion: A survey of medico-legal implications

Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is the second most common retinal vascular disease after diabetic retinopathy, and its clinical complexity often intersects with medico-legal scrutiny [1]. Missteps in timely diagnosis, inadequate follow-up or poor documentation can lead to patient harm...

Retinal prosthetics: science fiction or a vision for the future?

“Is it a fact – or have I dreamt it – that, by means of electricity, the world of matter has become a great nerve, vibrating thousands of miles in a breathless point of time?” – Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House...