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Key research and practical information to inform INS care
This ‘tutorial’ format paper aims to translate key research findings and conclusions into practical terms, discuss their clinical utility and introduce a new clinical method that accurately measures the static visual deficits in infantile nystagmus (INS), predicts the improvements that...New eye hospital opens in Chester
3 April 2023
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Cataract surgery
SpaMedica, which specialises in NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, will help significantly reduce waiting times for local patients.
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’.An educational review: Teach the Teachers Course
In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, staying up-to-date of the latest developments is essential, especially for specialists such as ophthalmologists.Leicester Community Eye Hospital recognised as ‘Good’
Care and Quality Commission awards CHEC coveted quality rating.
Expert vs. non expert grading of ROP from digital video images
1 October 2015
| Fiona Rowe (Prof)
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether digital video images of the retina obtained using an indirect ophthalmoscope imaging system could be accurately graded for zone and stage of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and the presence of...
Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists announce research award 2024
Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists are collaborating to run this prestigious award which has previously funded a range of research topics from prospective stem cell treatments to the use of big data in patient risk stratification.
TikTok video accuracy for paediatric ophthalmology videos
The purpose of this study was to systematically assess paediatric ophthalmology related TikTok videos based on author type, gender, content and engagement, and characterise the quality, medical accuracy, understandability and actionability of educational content. Search terms included adult strabismus, amblyopia,...The College calls for funding for primary eye care services to be prioritised to address NHS ophthalmology backlog
26 February 2025
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NHS, IPS, Private sector, Optometry, Optician, Optometrist, Royal College of Optometry
The College of Optometrists has welcomed the extra funding promised for NHS England as a necessary step forward to help reduce waiting lists but calls on the government to prioritise funding towards primary eye care services to help tackle the...
ABDO welcomes Johnson & Johnson Vision as first Gold CPD Partner and exclusive 360˚ support programme launched
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is pleased to announce Johnson & Johnson Vision as its first Gold CPD Partner (Contact Lens Opticians) – alongside the launch of an exclusively curated 360˚ support programme. Recognising the importance of the...
Problems in Periorbital Surgery: A Repair Manual
This is a multi-author textbook directed at oculoplastic and plastic surgeons carrying out and managing aesthetic eyelid surgery. The authors are well-known and commonly cite their mentor, Clinton (“Sonny”) McCord as the main inspiration behind the textbook. Each section contains...
Could idebenone by the solution for treating dominant optic atrophy?
3 September 2024
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Dominant optic atrophy (DOA) is a disease of the retinal ganglion cells, with no current treatment options. In most cases, DOA is caused by a mutation in the OPA1 gene. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect...
