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Litechnica relocate to a new, improved location

24 August 2023 | Research & Development, Company Profiles
Due to increased sales volumes and additional demand for engineering services, Litechnica are excited to announce the relocation of their head office to Hillingdon, Middlesex.

Management of retinal diseases: highlights from the AAO 2019 Retina Subspecialty Day Meeting

2 December 2019 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Ophthalmology
The author highlights current debate, opinion and late breaking developments in the management of retinal diseases. The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2019 Retina Subspecialty Day Meeting was held on 11-12 October, 2019 in San Francisco, USA. Established and emerging innovative...
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Endo-illumination-aided SB combined with IVT hyaluronate for RRD

7 April 2021 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | Endo-illumination, Intravitreal injection of hyaluronate, Noncontact wide-angle viewing system, Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, Scleral buckling
The authors report a retrospective non-randomised control trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of 25-gauge illumination-aided scleral buckling (SB) combined with hyaluronate injection for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Forty-five cases were included in this study. Twenty-five...

Early bird bookings are open for Optometry Tomorrow 2024 – now incorporating BCLA Focus

20 September 2023 | BCLA, College of Optometrists, optometry, CPD
Taking place from 28-29 April 2024, at the Telford International Centre, the flagship conference of The College of Optometrists now incorporates the biennial UK conference of the British Contact Lens Association.

Comparing visual acuity to visual demand levels in classrooms

1 December 2021 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
This study investigated the actual logMAR and contrast sensitivity demands in a cross-sectional sample of kindergarten through grade 12 classrooms in New York city. This was done to consider the potential benefit in optimising the specificity of visual acuity-based screening...

OXSIGHT Onyx – A sight-enhancing wearable

5 April 2022 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
The Onyx is a newly-released (late 2021) wearable with a powered magnifier to assist those with central vision impairment. Unlike the previously covered wearable devices, this enhances existing sight. The unit can either be held against the eyes when needed,...

Santen establishes its first external research laboratory in Europe at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology in London

18 March 2022 | Company Profiles, Research & Development
Santen, in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO), is proud to announce the company’s first external research laboratory in Europe.

Joe Scott joins Mainline Instruments as Retinal Product Specialist

5 January 2023 | Recruitment & Personnel
Mainline Instruments welcomes the new appointment of Joe Scott to the Mainline Sales Team as Retinal Product Specialist. We believe that through his experience, Joe has the knowledge and skillset to deliver real value to our customers and staff.

Rayner announces acquisition of Sophi

17 January 2024 | Contracts & Distributors, Company Profiles
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.

Real world data of post-IVT endophthalmitis, from a nurse-delivered intravitreal injection service

3 April 2023 | | Ophthalmology
Introduction Intravitreal injection of neutralising anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antibody was licenced more than a decade ago, and over the years there has been proportionate increase in the number of intravitreal injections [1]. Injection of a therapeutic agent through...

The approach to angle-closure glaucoma

1 October 2016 | | Glaucoma
Further to my last article in Eye News (print issue) describing the diagnostic approaches to various clinical scenarios in glaucoma, the approach to angle-closure glaucoma (ACG), a situation terrifying for patient and registrar alike, will be discussed. Please refer to...

Solve your data and time management challenges with Topcon Harmony - the next-generation digital communication and data management platform

8 January 2021 | Research & Development
Harmony enables you to connect all your diagnostic instruments regardless of manufacturer, in one secure, web-based platform, giving you quick and secure access to all examination data.