News archive for 2023
Save the date for the SEE Summit
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is calling on everyone across the optical professions and industry to save 9 October 2023 for the third SEE Summit on the Environment.
First UK Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) device placed at Moorfields
Following an internationally successful Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing the Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) with standard SLT, the first ever commercial device in the UK, the ‘Eagle’, has been installed and is in use at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
The Second #AspireOphth Competition from Eye News
The RCOphth 2023 Congress is just around the corner and to celebrate the occasion, we’re going to run another #AspireOphth competition! We’re happy to announce that Eye News is once again teaming up with author, NIHR Doctoral Fellow and Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology, Sohaib R. Rufai, for a two-book giveaway!
Silmo Academy by the IOA hailed a great success
The first Silmo Academy event by the IOA wrapped up in Singapore this month and it attracted optical professionals, academics and trendsetters from around the world.
New runners inspired by London Marathon warned to consider their eye health amid thousands of sign-ups ahead of the event
Runners and would-be runners have been urged to ensure they have considered the best options for their eyesight if they are inspired to be more active by this year’s London Marathon.
Programme announced for 2023 BCLA Clinical Conference
An action-packed programme at this year’s BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition will feature world class speakers delivering the latest innovation and clinical insight alongside live demonstrations and hands-on workshops.
Presidency changes hands at the International Opticians Association (IOA)
This year saw the baton of the presidency of the International Opticians Association (IOA) handed from Fiona Anderson to Donald Crichton BSc (Hons) FBDO.
WATCH EPISODE 3: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission
Choosing the right strategy for cataract surgery in countries with developing eyecare services can be difficult. Should you stay in the cities or work more remotely? How remote can you go and still carry out surgery safely. In this episode, Beyond 2020 examines the options.
Cataract care at Peterborough eye hospital rated ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission
SpaMedica in Peterborough has been awarded the highest possible rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
Haag-Streit launches 5th ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Competition’
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 delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2023’.
Blind veterans continue hillwalking passion thanks to power of VR
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.
Report: National Student Ophthalmology Conference 2023
A report covering the NSOC23 event which took place on 25 March 2023.
