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DISC lens slow myopia progression in Hong Kong Chinese schoolchildren

1 April 2014 | | Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus | Child Health (Paediatrics), Clinical Trial, Contact Lens, Optics and Refraction
This is a prospective double-blind randomised trial between September 2007 and October 2009. It included 221 children aged 8-13 years, with myopia between -1 and -5 Dioptres ≤1.00D. There were 111 patients in the defocus incorporated soft contact DISC group...

Launch of the Routine Health Information Systems – Sensory Functions toolkit

9 August 2023 | WHO, WHO Vision and Eye Care, Routine Health Information Systems, toolkit
This toolkit includes a DHIS2 Sensory functions: eye and ear care digital package and a Guidance on the analysis and use of routine health information systems: eye and ear care module.

Rotational stability of angle supported phakic IOL

1 February 2014 | | Cataract and Refractive
The authors evaluate 50 eyes of 28 patients that underwent an angle fixated phakic intraocular lens (IOL) implantation (Acrysof Cachet). All eyes had moderate to high myopia (-5.25 to-19.63 dioptres) and IOL sizing was performed as per the manufacturer’s recommendation....

Accelerated (9mW/cm2) corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus

1 December 2014 | | Cornea / External Eye Disease, Ocular Pathology and Oncology
This is one of many studies published / to be published on corneal collagen cross-linking that has a treatment time of 10 minutes compared to the previous Dresden protocol of 30 minutes to halt progression of keratoconus. Much has changed...

Smart speakers: for patients and practitioners

1 August 2018 | | Ophthalmology
Many readers will have experience of using smart speakers, such as the Amazon Echo or the Google Home. These popular devices are inexpensive and powerful. In brief, smart speakers listen for a spoken trigger word, followed by verbal commands. Commands...

Limitations batted away at Glasgow blind cricket event

1 May 2024 | cricket, RNIB, Scotland, sport, charity, community, awareness
A unique event is being run in Glasgow this weekend for blind and sighted people to have a go at visually impaired cricket.

The art of giving generous grains

3 April 2024 | | Ophthalmology
On the drive home, after a long day of eye screening patients in homeless shelters, I would pass through the boroughs, towns and villages of east London. Stopping at the soup kitchen, I would meet Christian with heavy cataracts, and...

Ombudsman responds to Letby verdict

21 August 2023 | Ombudsman, Lucy Letby, NHS
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Rob Behrens, comments on the verdict in the trial of Lucy Letby.

My Top Five Ophthalmology YouTube channels

1 February 2022 | | Ophthalmology
In the digital age, medical education is being rapidly updated and transformed with the integration of modern technology. Many enthusiastic educators and learners are exploring novel platforms and formats of medical education. Additionally, there has been an increasing need for...

My Top Five: Ophthalmology YouTube channels

1 February 2022 | | Ophthalmology
In the digital age, medical education is being rapidly updated and transformed with the integration of modern technology. Many enthusiastic educators and learners are exploring novel platforms and formats of medical education. Additionally, there has been an increasing need for...

What's trending Feb/Mar 2023

3 February 2023 | | Ophthalmology
A round-up of the eye related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #nativity #needleeye Happy New Year! Let’s kick things off with a holiday-related story. Birmingham-based micro-engraver Graham Short engraved by hand...

CHEC announces national online CPD event covering critical eye condition that has seen 400% increase in secondary care referrals

18 July 2023 | CHEC, CPD, papilloedema, education
CHEC announces national online CPD event covering critical eye condition that has seen 400% increase in secondary care referrals. The seminar is to be hosted by CHEC Clinical Director Mahmoud Rabie and follows the UK rollout of CHEC’s ground-breaking YAG Quantel Capsulo Laser System which significantly improves accuracy in eye treatments.