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Risk stratification to reduce intraoperative cataract surgical complications

3 June 2021 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive | Phacoemulsification, complications, posterior capsule rupture, risk stratification
The authors prospectively collected data on 1135 consecutive patients undergoing cataract surgery. They were risk stratified according to categories – A (no additional risk factors, 0 points), B (vitrectomy, corneal scarring, small pupil less than 3mm, shallow anterior chamber less...

Sight Sciences OMNI® Masterclass, Colchester

23 January 2023 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
Saturday 14th January saw Sight Sciences hold their third UK Masterclass for the OMNI Surgical System.

Centre for Sight Marks 30 Years with Ophthalmology Conference on the Future of Vision Care

12 May 2026 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries, Company Profiles
Centre for Sight is celebrating three decades at the forefront of ophthalmology with a landmark conference set to bring together some of the world’s leading eye care specialists. Titled “30 Years of Vision: Crafting the Next Decade,” the one-day, invitation-led...

Paediatric ophthalmology training in Malawi through the Vision 2020 LINKS Programme: a decade of partnership

1 December 2016 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Blinding eye disease in children can lead to a lifetime of dependence and non-productivity for the person afflicted. Sometimes a relatively simple condition such as a refractive error can lead to irreversible disability that could, if caught in time, have...

Diabetic retinopathy screening in Belize: a country’s journey towards reducing blindness from DR

1 February 2019 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The rise of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications is a public health concern in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Programme, managed by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by the Queen Elizabeth...

Community Eyecare Services in Northern Ireland: putting the patient at the centre, improving outcomes and maximising system resource

1 August 2017 | | EYE - General
The UK has four healthcare systems; Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each has autonomous legislature that develops health policy, while the UK government directly runs England’s NHS. Like the other nations, Northern Ireland is continually challenged to meet the needs...

2018/19 Ophthalmology Honours results announced

13 March 2019
Recipients of the 2018/19 Ophthalmology Honours by Bayer were recognised during a presentation held at BMA House, London.

Blind veterans continue hillwalking passion thanks to power of VR

13 April 2023 | vr, virtual reality, visual impairment, Assistive technology
Imagine being a keen hillwalker who loves the outdoors but then being unable to enjoy it because of sight loss. Fortunately, many veterans of the Armed Forces who have visual impairment can climb their favourite mountains again, thanks to Sight Scotland Veterans.

New SpaMedica site opens in Bexhill-on-Sea

2 June 2023 | spamedica, infrastructure, Cataract surgery
SpaMedica, which specialises in NHS cataract surgery and YAG capsulotomy, will help to significantly reduce waiting times for East Sussex patients.

CHEC celebrates surgeon’s 1000th cataract surgery

29 February 2024 | CHEC, community services, eyecare, cataract, surgery, award
Community healthcare provider marks Lancashire surgeon’s major milestone.

Eye surgeon behind destroyed Gaza hospital is honoured with a special recognition award

12 April 2024 | international, charity, awards, lifetime, achievement, Israel, Gaza, war, Palestine, Practice Plus
A Manchester-based eye surgeon who has made it his life’s mission to provide internationally-renowned eye care for the people of occupied Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem, has received a Health Champion Award from The Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET) at a special ceremony in London.

New College of Optometrists President and Council members announced

3 May 2024 | Appointments, optometry, optician, optometrist, college, president
The College of Optometrists welcomed a new President and seven new Council members at its AGM, held during the College’s clinical conference, Optometry Tomorrow 2024 - now incorporating BCLA Focus - in Telford on 29 April.