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Climate Change and Eye Disease: Eye Health and Blindness in a Hostile Environment

Climate Change and Eye Disease: Eye Health and Blindness in a Hostile Environment by Scott Fraser offers a thorough examination of how climate change is impacting ocular health. The book explores a variety of eye conditions that are being influenced...

Risks factors for graft preparation failure in DMEK

Diabetes mellitus (DM) makes it more difficult to prepare descemet membrane epithelial keratoplasty (DMEK) grafts due to the ‘stickiness’ of Descemet’s membrane. This retrospective study examined a classification system, where donors were scored points according to their DM related risk...

Better outcomes from early repair of Type B blow-out fractures

This paper examines whether early, rather than late, surgical repair results in better motility outcomes for a particular subgroup of orbital floor blowout fractures. The authors divide floor fractures into Types A and B, depending on whether or not the...

Intelligent operating tables for professional eye surgery

The Genius operating table range from renowned manufacturer Brumaba are designed specifically for ophthalmic procedures.

Hanson Medical is bringing Market Leading Norlase® Eye Lasers to the UK

Hanson Medical, a leading supplier of medical technology, has secured an exclusive agreement to become the sole distributor of Norlase's next-generation ophthalmic laser solutions. Hanson Medical will be offering all three of Norlase’s lasers to UK and Republic of Ireland...

Altomed is thrilled to announce the sponsorship of its 2nd Guide Dog puppy Geordie!

Named in tribute to Altomed’s Northeast roots, Geordie is a striking black German Shepherd, confident, clever, and full of character. His unique breed makes him extra special within the Guide Dogs community. Geordie follows in the pawprints of Altomed’s first...

Newer generation IOL platforms designed for high-quality visual performance after cataract surgery

Expanding intraocular lens (IOL) capabilities provide broadening options, ranging from next-generation monofocal IOLs for basic cataract surgery, to specialised premium IOLs for lens-based presbyopia correction and astigmatism correction at the time of cataract surgery. Rod McNeil considers several newer alternative...

Sharing best practice and landmark evidence in glaucoma care

Evolving technology, best practice and landmark evidence in glaucoma care were reviewed by an international expert faculty in session presentations and debates during the 11th Moorfields International Glaucoma Symposium 2019. The authors were meeting chairs and provide an overview of...

Sustainable prevention of blindness from diabetic retinopathy through prevention and control of diabetes mellitus – LINK partnership experience in Dominica

The Caribbean Diabetic Retinopathy Project (DR Caribbean) is a five-year project that aims to reduce blindness due to diabetic retinopathy (DR) across four Commonwealth countries: Belize, Dominica, Jamaica and St Lucia. The VISION 2020 LINKS Programme at the London School...

Cataract surgery supervision

Senior trainees supervising other more junior trainees’ cataract surgery is a skill which needs to be taught and developed with care. It is beneficial for senior trainees as it provides an opportunity to develop supervision techniques prior to consultancy and...

What's trending Apr/May 2020

#punch #shark Nick Minogue, a 60-year-old New Zealander, was surfing off Pauanui Beach when he was attacked by a Great White Shark. Luckily, he recalled advice that sharks are vulnerable if hit in the eyes or the nose. His first...

Orbital cellulitis - an overview of the diagnosis and management

Periorbital (preseptal) and orbital cellulitis are infections of the subcutaneous tissues of the eye. They are differentiated by the location of the infection. Periorbital cellulitis refers to infection of the eyelid and subcutaneous tissues anterior to the orbital septum, whereas...