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OrCam MyEye – innovative sight assistance (Part 2)

4 August 2021 | | EYE - General
Following on from Part 1 of this topic, we will cover the remaining features, pricing and support of the OrCam MyEye. Facial and person identification The MyEye Pro can be taught to recognise up to 150 individuals (or 75 if...

An uncommon late postoperative complication of combined cataract surgery and intravitreal triamcinolone injection

1 December 2014 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Case report A 64-year-old female with diabetic maculopathy (DMO) underwent phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in her right eye combined with intravitreal triamcinolone (IVTA). Diabetes control was poor with HbA1c (IFCC) of 119mmol/mol and blood sugar level of 27mmol/L....

Gene therapy for inherited retinal disease: the Manchester Ocular Gene Therapy Group MDT service

4 August 2021 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The authors describe the process set up in Manchester for the optimum delivery and assessment of a new gene therapy treatment for patients with RPE65 IRD. Inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) are the second commonest cause of severe visual impairment in...

The Worshipful Company Of Spectacle Makers closes 2023 with 9 new liverymen and 1 new court assistant

12 January 2024 | awards, organisation, healthcare professional, allied professions, livery, collaboration
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers brought a successful 2023 to a close with the admission of 9 new Liverymen at its December Court Lunch.

Orbis brings the Flying Eye Hospital to Mongolia to train local eyecare teams

16 August 2024 | international, humanitarian, Mongolia, simulation, training, travel
With support from the Alcon Foundation, FedEx, and OMEGA, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returns to Mongolia for a three-week training project in Ulaanbaatar.

99-year-old Navy Veteran to attend VE Day 80 Concert in London thanks to Sight Scotland Veterans

8 May 2025 | history, charity, World War 2, VE day, VJ day, macular degeneration, patient stories, news
As the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, one remarkable veteran is getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London to honour the day he helped secure. Hector McDonald, a 99-year-old Royal Navy veteran from Livingston,...

The reps

1 August 2019 | | EYE - General
Who are the reps? Every one of us knows the friendly face of the local randomprost eye drop representative or the nice man from that eye lubricant company. These company representatives travel up and down the region with a smile,...

Santorini sunlight!

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General, EYE - Cornea
In the heart of London, Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves attended his inspiring book launch event held at the Royal Festival Hall, later followed by a book signing at Waterstones in Piccadilly, London. Ticket holders included ladies from the Literacy Ladies...

SAVE THE DATE - Optos Peer Discussion Webinar

13 April 2023 | Research & Development
‘Working with ultra-widefield multi-modality retinal imaging: the clinical and practical value this technology adds to your ophthalmology clinic.’

Improved efficacy expected with second-generation microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) devices

1 July 2015 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Microinvasive surgical approaches to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) offer minimally traumatic options for effective intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction in appropriately selected glaucoma patients. Increases in laser trabeculoplasty rates and wider adoption of glaucoma drainage device filtration procedures, together with the...

A Nightmare on Doctor Street

3 October 2022 | | EYE - General
“Number one: you can never have sex. Big no no! Big no no! Sex equals death, okay?Number two: you can never drink or do drugs. The sin factor! It’s a sin. It’s an extension of number one.And number three: never,...

RNIB makes sound decision to create memorable new sonic logo

6 December 2023 | RNIB, Sonic, Branding, sight loss, sight impairment, blind
Leading sight loss charity RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) turned to blind and partially sighted people to help create a new sonic identity for the charity.