Harnessing the power of light in dry age-related macular degeneration
October 05, 2020
Photobiomodulation has been demonstrated to improve quality of vision in several patients suffering from dry AMD.
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Maintaining quality and safety in retina clinics during a pandemic
October 07, 2020
To maintain treatment quality and patient and staff safety in the SARS-CoV-2 era, it is important to minimise clinic visits and maximise use of imaging modalities. In addition, extending treatment intervals with longer-acting agents is key to maximising safety and patients’ vision outcomes.
Uncovering the role of LRG1 in disease mechanisms
October 05, 2020
Novel monoclonal antibody can halt the growth of abnormal blood vessels
The role of astigmatism in cataract surgery with premium IOLs
October 05, 2020
The possibility of taking precise measurements of total corneal astigmatism enable more patients to be spectacle-free following cataract surgery.
Extended depth-of-field IOLs: Clarification of current nomenclature
October 02, 2020
Clinicians and surgeons should be aware of the misleading use of the EDOF concept. The authors herein propose an alternative terminology and that lenses which have combined optical designs are referred to as ‘hybrid IOLs’.
Amblyopia screening with the dynamic random dot stereotest
September 21, 2020
A new amblyopia screening system that can be used on Android devices has performed better than some of the ‘gold standard’ stereotests in recent Hungarian studies.
Using swept-source OCT and OCT angiography to image choroidal tumours
September 17, 2020
SS-OCT provides a clear view of the eye’s internal structures and any abnormalities, helping to differentiate benign from malignant lesions.
Monitoring blood reflux during gonioscopy in glaucoma
September 15, 2020
Gonioscopy may offer a reasonable and cost-effective method to evaluate the function of the trabecular micro-bypass device post-implantation and it could help in adjusting the therapy after the surgery.
WHO initiative builds a coalition for system reforms, COVID-19 recovery in Europe
September 02, 2020
Organisation is kicking off a flagship initiative as it views mental health as a key public health concern in the WHO European region, where more than 110 million people are living with some type of mental health issue.