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IVTA for diabetic macular edema and macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion: a meta-analysis

This meta-analysis aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of different doses of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) for diabetic macular oedema (DME) and macular oedema (ME) secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO). A systematic literature search for randomised controlled trials...

BVI brings Finevision to the forefront of the refractive community at London event

Damien Gatinel, Head of The Anterior and Refractive Surgery, Paris, and Amir Hamid, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, London addressed an audience at the Finevision event sponsored by BVI at No 11 Cavendish Square, London on 13 October 2023.

Rayner announces acquisition of Sophi

Rayner, a global leader in products for cataract surgery headquartered in Worthing, UK, announced today (17 January 2024) that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swiss-based This AG, the inventor, developer and manufacturer of Sophi phaco emulsification machines.

Haag-Streit UK relaunches the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer

Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is pleased to announce that they have relaunched the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer. Haag-Streit UK discontinued the...

Sight Sciences Celebrates 150th Certified UK OMNI Surgeon

Sight Sciences is proud to announce that 150 ophthalmic surgeons in the United Kingdom are now certified to use the OMNI® Surgical System. This milestone was marked by the recent certification of Ms. Diana Urbaneja, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at University...

New Clinical Specialist for the North and National Refractive Specialist

Surgitrac is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Seers as Clinical Specialist for the North and National Refractive Specialist for lenses. With a strong clinical background and a passion for ophthalmology, Jessica steps into a dual role that supports...

Outcome of patients undergoing immediate sequential bilateral vitreoretinal surgery

This was a multicentre retrospective review of a case series from patients undergoing immediate sequential bilateral vitreoretinal surgery (ISBVS). A proforma was circulated to ophthalmic surgeons across the UK for cases of this rarely performed approach to collate indications, operative...

At least 70 percent of cataract patients could benefit from toric IOL

More than two-thirds of cataract patients could benefit from toric intraocular lenses (IOL), according to findings presented at 100% Optical. Consultant ophthalmologist Nigel Kirkpatrick set out how astigmatism is a significant issue for cataract surgery patients during a main stage...

Sheraz Daya awarded prestigious IIRSI gold medal for contribution to ophthalmology

Centre for Sight, the UK’s leading and most trusted centre of excellence for advanced eye care, innovation and life-changing results, is proud to announce that its Founder and Medical Director, Sheraz Daya, has been awarded the prestigious IIRSI Gold Medal...

Rayner champions earlier conversations about cataract lens options

Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed operation in the UK, with an estimate of 960,000 procedures in 2026i. As demand continues to rise, so does the importance of helping patients understand the intraocular lens choices available to them. For...

Managing a patient with ptosis

A 50-year-old male patient is referred from the Accident & Emergency department with a history of ptosis. How will you manage this patient? Mr Bertie Fernando Clinical management Clinical management starts with a sound clinical history. Current history The history...

What's trending Feb/Mar 2024

A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #ScleralTattoo #BlackEye Scleral tattoos aren’t necessarily a new phenomenon. A quick google search will identify cases being in the news from...