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First UK Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) device placed at Moorfields

26 April 2023 | dslt, moorfields, ocular hypertension, Open angle glaucoma
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.

First online education day for locum optometrists

19 June 2023 | optometry, AOP, locum education event
The AOP’s online locum day will take place on Sunday 25 June, 09:30-15:45.

Hospital wins funding to investigate sickle cell sight loss.

12 July 2023
The hospital trust is the first in the UK to lead on a research project to understand the impact of sickle cell disease on eyesight.

Clinic invests in Hampshire people’s eyecare

13 November 2023 | Newmedica, Hampshire, NHS, Waiting list, Cataract surgery, glaucoma, ocular plastics
Sight-saving specialist Newmedica has officially opened a multimillion-pound clinic for the people of Hampshire.

CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at Stockport Exchange

12 January 2024 | CHEC, community services, eye health, patient stories
Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.

Birmingham welcomes new ophthalmology hospital

25 January 2024 | CHEC, community services, healthcare, infrastructure, hospital
CHEC’s new Kings Norton site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

New President and President-elect of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society announced (1)

2 February 2024 | UKEGS, Nishani Amerasinghe, President, glaucoma
Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new President and President-elect for its UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).

VCHP prepares to be 21!

15 February 2024 | Vision Care for Homeless People, anniversary, eyecare, charity, volunteers, callout
Vision Care for Homeless People’s 21st celebration is fast approaching with volunteers looking to step up the service, and 100% is the time to find out more about becoming involved in your area.

VISION 6/6.2020 Day – A Celebration of International Partnerships

5 June 2020
Please join us for a day of online sessions celebrating international partnerships in eye health.

The 103rd Oxford Ophthalmological Congress

8 July 2019 -10 July 2019
By Rachel Pilling, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Bradford Teaching Hospital. As the 103rd Oxford Ophthalmological Congress draws to a close, we reflect back on an enlightening and enriching four days. One of the defining features of Oxford Congress is single stream programme...

VISION 2020 LINKS Programme: the Madagascar-Leeds LINK

1 December 2014 | | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Madagascar is a fascinating and culturally rich island which has an ‘exotic’ status in most people’s eyes. Yet it is among the poorest countries in the world. According to the World Bank, 92% of the population live on less than...

Practical phacodynamics – making the most of your phacoemulsification machine

1 October 2018 | | Cataract and Refractive, Ophthalmology
Understanding phacodynamics is appreciating the subtleties in the dynamic changes of the fluidics and the ultrasonic power delivered. Kristina Southcott explains. Increase my vacuum! Increase my bottle height! Increase my phaco power! I frequently observe the above commands being directed...