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Survey reveals poor public awareness of dry eye disease

A new survey has revealed how few people are aware of Dry Eye Disease, a debilitating and painful eye condition which affects one in four people in the UK.

The results of the last survey Jun24

When I was in my training and even in my early years as a consultant, I did not fully understand the difference between different lenses. When asked my preference of hydrophilic versus hydrophobic intraocular lenses (IOLs) I really did not...

Imaging without a slit-lamp, more Google Glass news and strabismus humour

Pinterest Many of you will know about this site that organises collections of mostly graphical information. It’s used heavily for fashion, recipes and cupcakes. Well, it seems it has also become quite a useful resource for ophthalmology, optometry and related...

Laser corneal refractive procedures – a review

Evolution of refractive surgery stays true to the quote of Theodore Roosevelt: “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Refractive surgery is an evolving field, which thanks modern technologies for refining ideas...

District hospitals key to unlocking Global South surgical conundrum

Patients attending first referral hospitals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) receive surgical care that is just as safe and effective as that provided by higher level referral centres, a new study reveals. Researchers found no significant difference in 30-day...

SpaMedica celebrates 15 years of industry innovation and unrivalled patient care

Launched in 2008, the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery has helped thousands of patients and invested in world-class training.

Celebrate good times, come on!

There seems to be an ever-expanding list of national and international days to celebrate some cause or event, however well-meaning or esoteric. The UN currently marks 218 international days to raise awareness on important issues. Many contorted versions exist, like...

What's trending Dec/Jan 2021

A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #threeblindmice US company Nanoscope Therapeutics has developed a new treatment which is hoped will restore vision in those affected by retinal...

Iris-claw IOL implantation: Indications, outcomes and complications

This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. A comprehensive study evaluating the clinical indications, visual outcomes and complication rates...

Early vitrectomy for endophthalmitis offers hope to patients

A Phase 2 feasibility study published today in the prestigious Nature Communications Medicine journal has shown that early vitrectomy surgery treatment for acute endophthalmitis can be potentially more beneficial to patients’ vision compared with the current antibiotic-first approach. This is...

Visit Surgitrac Instruments at the 50th UKISCRS Conference

Surgitrac Instruments is proud to be exhibiting at the 50th United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) Annual Congress, taking place 19–20 November at County Hall, London. This landmark meeting will bring together ophthalmologists and industry...

A survey of neuro-ophthalmologists on use of corticosteroids in giant cell arteritis

While corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment in giant cell arteritis (GCA), the type, dose, route and duration of treatment remains controversial. The authors surveyed 180 neuro-ophthalmologists on their use of this treatment via email in a two-month period. Results...