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My ophthalmology taster week experience at Whipps Cross Eye Treatment Centre

3 April 2023 | Phong Phan | Ophthalmology

Deciding to explore ophthalmology Having read about ophthalmology, I have always found myself fascinated about what a career in ophthalmology entails. I have often wondered what ophthalmologists actually do, as we as medical students did not have a lot of...

Optos Peer Discussion Webinar

2 May 2023

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Glucose-sensing contact lenses replace the finger prick test!

1 August 2018 | Cataract and Refractive, Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous

Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are scientific reality and which are ‘fake news’. Headline: Glucose-sensing contact lenses replace the finger prick test! The concept of contact lenses was first illustrated by...

Corporate M&A pace gathers momentum

1 October 2019 | Rod McNeil | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous

Intensifying franchise competition, maturing product development pipelines and looming loss of exclusivity spur renewed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the ophthalmics sector. Rod McNeil reviews recent deals and related strategic developments. AbbVie to acquire Allergan in $63 billion mega-combination,...

Sight loss charity celebrates World Braille Day with ‘braille name generator’

4 January 2024 | RNIB, Blindness, Charity, Braille, Matt Eason, Social media, Name generator

To mark the celebration of World Braille Day, and the vital importance of braille, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting people to request their name in braille.

Rare eye diseases: progress continues with authorised orphan medicines and breakthrough technologies

1 October 2018 | Rod McNeil | Ophthalmology

An update on the development of orphan medicines, recent regulatory treatment approvals for rare eye conditions and advances in retinal prosthetic technologies for blinding diseases. The prevalence of a rare disease is based usually on a range of estimates and...

New developments

1 December 2013 | David Haider | Ophthalmology, Optometry

To reflect the fact that this column consists of not just web links, but also mobile and general technology content we have changed the name from Internet to ‘Tech Review’. In keeping with the title, this issue includes a mixture...

The madarosis mystery: unravelling the clues to a host of health issues

4 October 2023 | Kate Reed, Anna Gkountelia | Cornea / External Eye Disease

Eyelash madarosis is a medical condition characterised by the loss of eyelashes caused by the destruction of hair follicles. It can range from a few missing lashes to a complete absence of lashes on the eyelids. This condition can be...

Making sense of the orthoptic assessment

1 April 2020 | Joe Smith | Ophthalmology, Optometry

Following the Specialty Trainee article on this topic in the February/March 2020 issue, Joe Smith provides a more detailed breakdown of the orthoptic report. Orthoptists investigate, diagnose and manage a wide variety of patients with varying problems. In this article,...

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