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Randomised trial of multifocal intraocular lens versus monovision
1 April 2014
| Brian Ang
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EYE - General
The authors report on a randomised, multicentre clinical trial comparing the outcomes of Tecnis ZM900 diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses (IOL) versus monovision with Akreos AO monofocal IOL (dominant eye targeted for emmetropia and non-dominant eye targeted for -1 to -1.50...
Good News from Switzerland: A History of Retinal Reattachment Surgery
1 December 2014
| Robert Harvey
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
In one concise volume the reader learns of the recent rapid evolution in vitreoretinal (VR) surgery. The pioneering innovators were often remarkable personalities and this book helps to bring them to life. Prior to 1929 victims of retinal detachment were...
Sixth nerve palsy versus decompensating distance esophoria
Orthoptists see a wide range of conditions that can range from reduced binocular single vision (BSV) that may be solved with exercises, to more extreme neurogenic cases requiring further intervention. Because of this variety, it is important to be able...MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy: A Prospective UK Study
13 September 2024
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NICE, Laser therapy, glaucoma, Eduardo Normando, education, study, research, Philip Bloom
Register now to participate. Eagerly anticipated and now underway – a landmark UK medical research study on MicroPulse® Transscleral Laser Therapy (MPTLT) for the treatment of glaucoma using Iridex’ Cyclo G6® Laser and the MicroPulse P3® Delivery Device. A NICE-compliant...
Prostaglandin associated periorbitopathy
Prostaglandins are known to cause periorbital adverse effects. The aim of this retrospective case series was to compare the frequency of prostaglandin associated periorbitopathy (PAP) between bimatoprost, latanoprost and travoprost users. Five PAP findings were evaluated: upper lid ptosis, deepening...Moorfields Education: myopia control in children
13 November 2024
This full day, online course will deliver a range of lectures from various experts involved in research and treatment of children with myopia. We will be covering myopia epidemiology, risk factors and causes, progression of myopia, current research and evidence,...
Corporate M&A pace gathers momentum
1 October 2019
| Rod McNeil
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EYE - General
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,...
Does Acanthamoeba need bacteria to cause keratitis?
An animal study was carried out on 36 rabbits, whose corneas were inoculated with either Acanthamoeba castellanii alone, Pseudomonas aeruginosa alone or both pathogens together after a period of short (two hours) or long (six hours) co-incubation. The clinical severity...
Clinical Applications of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Clinical Applications of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography provides an informative, up-to-date review of the numerous applications of OCTA in ophthalmology. This book highlights the ways in which this relatively recent non-invasive imaging technique has been an invaluable tool for our...CHEC announces launch of two new treatment centres (1)
New sites in Ilford and Milton Keynes will further extend CHEC’s community-focused endoscopy and ophthalmology services across England.Contract signed to build Oriel, a state-of-the-art eye health centre
1 March 2023
A £300 million contract has been awarded to Bouygues UK to build Oriel, a new eye care, research and education centre in Camden.
Moorfields: Joint Ocular Oncology and Vitreo Retinal Symposium for Nurses and Ophthalmic Health Care Professionals
25 April 2025
Following the success in 2024 of our first Joint Ocular Oncology and Vitreo Retinal Symposium for Nurses and Ophthalmic Health Care Professionals, we are delighted to announce that the symposium will take place again on 25 April 2025. This unique...
