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Manchester Royal Eye Hospital first in UK to use ultra-wide field OCT angiography machine in patient facing setting

7 December 2023 | OCT, OCT angiography, Tariq Aslam, Manchester, Eye Hospital, Purchasing, retina

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital announces it is the first in the UK to utilise the ultra-wide field OCT angiography machine, the Xephilio OCT-S1 from Canon, in a patient facing setting.

Orbis teams up with the Alcon Foundation and OMEGA to improve eyecare in Zambia

29 September 2023 | orbis, Flying Eye Hospital, alcon, OMEGA, Zambia, Africa

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returns to Zambia for a three-week training project in Lusaka coinciding with World Sight Day on October 12.

Optegra celebrates 15th anniversary and announces expansion plans

18 September 2023 | Optegra, MP, Angela Richardson, Eye Hospital, Anniversary, 15th

Specialist eye hospital Optegra marks its 15th anniversary this month, having opened its first UK hospital in Guildford in 2008.

Carol celebrates better vision as Wakefield Eye Hospital’s 20,000th patient

12 September 2023 | SpaMedica, Wakefield Eye Hospital, Cataract surgery

“It’s been brilliant – I’d much rather have cataract surgery than visit the dentist!” Carol celebrates better vision as Wakefield Eye Hospital’s 20,000th patient.

Orbis celebrates International Day of Friendship

31 July 2023 | Orbis, Flying Eye Hospital, international, charity, humanitarian, vietnam, travel

International eyecare charity Orbis recognises the importance of strong bonds on International Day of Friendship 2023.