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What's trending Aug/Sep 2023

3 August 2023 | | EYE - General
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #Trufflesthekitty #Visionambassador #glassescat #ambylopiaawarness Truffles the Kitty was recently featured on Good Morning America [1]. Save the cute kitty footage for...

Just sign here: the intricacies of consent in the post-Montgomery era

1 February 2018 | EYE - General
The consent process is a vital part of the patient pathway and is far more than just getting the patient to sign on the dotted line. In my work in litigation I often see issues around informed consent resulting in...

“Robot performs cataract surgery on patient!”

1 June 2018 | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are scientific reality and which are ‘fake news’. Headline: “Robot performs cataract surgery on patient!” Twenty-five years ago when Eye News launched, a news headline such...

Envision Glasses – A different take on a sight impairment wearable (part 2)

1 February 2022 | | EYE - General
This is the second part of the review of the Envision Glasses (see Part 1 here), a wearable piece of assistive technology. Features From the main menu four feature modes can be chosen: Read, Identify, Find and Call. The Glasses...

Innovation update: key advances in eyecare transformation in the last year

1 December 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
Vishal Shah and his co-authors reflect on examples of innovation in eyecare delivery published in the last year and the implications for the future of eyecare services. The “new normal” is an overused phrase to describe extraordinary measures that have...

My Top Five: Social movements changing eyecare awareness

2 April 2025 | | EYE - General
Throughout recent years, the rise of the digital age has allowed for social movements to receive far greater awareness than was ever deemed possible. As a result, significant attention has been drawn towards initiatives focusing on a range of health...

Guide to Gaining Approval for a Clinical Study

1 April 2014 | | EYE - General
This article focuses on gaining approval for clinical research involving NHS patients, although the principles can be applied to other types of research. The intention is to give an overview of the requirements for setting up a research study, but...

Trends in Opthalmology hosts Grand Ball in honour of Sir Harold Ridley 70th anniversary

5 February 2020
Sir Harold Ridley spent his working career at St Thomas' and Moorfields Hospital specialising in ophthalmology. During World War II, Ridley saw Royal Air Force casualties with eye injuries and observed that when splinters of acrylic plastic from aircraft cockpit...

College of Optometrists and British Optical Museum open to visitors on Sunday 10 September

6 September 2023 | Open House London Festival, College of Optometrists, British Optical Museum
The College of Optometrists is once again opening its doors to visitors, as part of Open House London.

My Top Five Ophthalmology YouTube channels

1 February 2022 | | EYE - General
In the digital age, medical education is being rapidly updated and transformed with the integration of modern technology. Many enthusiastic educators and learners are exploring novel platforms and formats of medical education. Additionally, there has been an increasing need for...

Surgitrac are pleased to announce that they have partnered with Surgi Lab CH to distribute their products in the UK.

14 July 2023 | Company Profiles, Contracts & Distributors
Ophthalmic surgical procedures demand exceptional precision and dexterity. Not only do surgeons need to maintain hours of high level of focus and perform intricate movements, but they may need to switch between different instruments while performing a surgery.

A game changer in meibomian gland treatment

24 September 2024 | Company Profiles, Research & Development
Introducing the new Meibomian Gland Dredger by Gaush Meditech Ltd. Meibomian gland dredging is important in the treatment of dry eye and has a great influence on treatment outcomes. Many types of dye eye treatment combined with meibomian gland dredging...