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Uncertainties and opportunities in ophthalmology training after the COVID-19 pandemic
Alexander Jones asks what impact the current pandemic will have on ophthalmology trainees. In my work as a Clinical Teaching Fellow, I have to admit that chaos is uncommon. Neither the anxious excitement of rushing to help an unwell patient...
Steroid treatment for pseudophakic cystoid macular oedema
The authors present a retrospective comparison of 45 eyes of 41 patients treated with 2mg intravitreal triamcinolone (IVT group) and 50 eyes of 42 patients treated with 40mg sub-Tenons triamcinolone (STT group) for pseudophakic cystoid macular oedema (CMO). The visual...
Implantation of intraocular pressure sensor in glaucoma patients
The authors report safety and accuracy of an intraocular intraocular pressure (IOP) sensor placed in the ciliary sulcus during planned cataract surgery. Six patients underwent implantation of the device; a silicone rubber ring-shaped device encapsulating pressure sensitive capacitors and a...ZEISS Biometry Mastery Course (6 Feb 24)
This is a one-day course which will be running on Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 February - attendees have the choice of either date on a first-come-first-served basis. The 'Biometry Mastery Course' is exclusively tailored for pre-assessment nurses in cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery, as well as dedicated Ophthalmic professionals. With a comprehensive curriculum encompassing eye anatomy, refraction, cataract surgery, biometry principles, best practices, formulas and IOL constants, participants will delve into the heart of biometry. Our practical workshops, featuring the IOLMaster 700, equip attendees with the key knowledge, skills and understanding to perform accurate and precise biometry and how they relate to the patient pathway.ZEISS Biometry Course
Join us for the 'ZEISS Biometry Mastery Course' on 13 and 14 September. Designed for pre-assessment nurses in cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery, as well ophthalmic professionals. Our program, aligning with RCO and NICE guidelines and recognised biometry standards, offers over two decades of expertise. Delve into eye anatomy, refraction, cataract surgery, and IOLMaster 700 workshops to enhance biometry skills and patient care. Lead in biometry excellence with us!Practice Plus Group: Cataract - from referral to discharge
Practice Plus Group is delighted to offer an accredited event for local referrers: ‘Cataract – from referral to discharge’ Discussion on local cataract acceptance criteria and the ideal patient journey from assessment to discharge. The workshop will cover a range...College of Optometrists joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway
The College of Optometrists has joined the RNIB and senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the charity sectors, to unveil a new UK-wide Eye Care Support Pathway.Headset perimetry
Visual field analysers are traditionally large table mounted devices, designed specifically for field capture and analysis. Over the last year or so a number of companies have started to disrupt this space with the introduction of headset-based field analysers, mostly...The role of aspirin in the treatment of NAION: Benefits and controversies
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is the most common acute optic neuropathy in individuals over 50 with estimated prevalence of 2–10 per 100,000 people, characterised by sudden, unilateral vision loss due to ischaemic injury to the optic nerve head....Cataract care at Staffordshire eye hospital rated ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission
SpaMedica in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been awarded the highest possible rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
