Subscribe to RSS
Archive for December, 2008
Retinal imaging breakthrough
Topical Endoscopic Fundal Imaging (TEFI) offers a rapid, comprehensive and non-invasive method of
monitoring retinal disease progression, according to a study published in the December issue of Investigative
Ophthalmology and Visual Science.
Blindness risk double in men
Despite the higher rate of prevalence in women, it is men who are more likely to suffer severe vision
loss as a result of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), according to study results published online ahead
of print by Neurology.
Post LASIK cataract surgery woes
The difficulty of accurate IOL power calculation in postLASIK eyes is an issue being faced
increasingly by cataract surgeons. Jack T. Holladay, MD, clinical professor of ophthalmology, Baylor College of
Medicine, Houston, Texas, US offered several tips for achieving better refractive outcomes in this growing
population of eyes.
Glaucoma research focuses on neurodegeneration
The growing understanding that glaucoma is a neurodegenerative rather than ocular disease is to be the
principal topic of discussion of the annual Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) benefit, to be held January 28 2009
in San Francisco, California, US.
Mylocaloptician.co.uk voucher launched
Mylocaloptician.co.uk voucher launched http://www.mylocaloptician.co.uk/ has launched a generic voucher offering website visitors the opportunity to print the voucher and save £10 on their next complete pair of spectacles purchased (over £85) following a recent sight test. For More Information, please visit http://www.mylocaloptician.co.uk/ EYES magazine is the leading business and optical fashion magazine for all UK [...]
Rodenstock appoints new sales managers
Rodenstock has appointed two new area sales managers: Kevin Steptoe, SMC Tech, to cover practices in the North and Scotland and Sheldon Tessler as Area Sales Manager for the South-West. EYES magazine is the leading business and optical fashion magazine for all UK optical retailers Contact details: Brenda Saunders, Publisher. Tel: 01420 473716. email: bsaunders@rimsmedia.co.uk [...]
Welsh AMD Network established
An ophthalmology network, aiming to prevent loss of vision across the country, has been established in
Wales.
OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH® goes digital
OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH® goes digital – From Eyes magazine. Alcon® has launched a new website http://www.opti-free.co.uk/ for its latest, state-of-the-art multi-purpose disinfecting solution OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH®. The site provides consumers with the latest information on contact lenses and solutions as well as tips and advice from RepleniSH’s own i-doctor Dr. Sindt on how to look after their [...]
Essilor wins Silmo D’or with Varilux Ipseo New Edition
Essilor wins Silmo D’or with Varilux Ipseo New Edition - From Eyes Magazine Varilux Ipseo New Edition, the premium Varilux design was awarded the Silmo d’Or prize for the lens category at a coctail party hosted at Cinéaqua aquarium in Paris in October. Varilux Ipseo New Edition, claims Essilor, take personalisation to a new level [...]
TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear receives Silmo Award
TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear receives Silmo Award C-Flex, by TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear, received the prestigious Silmo d’Or Golden Award in the Frame Technology Innovation category. Inspired from the design of racing cars, the revolutionary C-Flex eyeglasses benefit from offering outstanding lightness and robustness, weighing 3.9g they are 75 per cent lighter than steel, yet [...]
Recent CET and Pre-Reg Articles
Outside Clinic Account Holders C 14393 VRICS The Ageing Fundus
August 17th, 2010 ~ 0 Comments
Basic Guidleines of Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting
February 3rd, 2010 ~ 4 Comments
Recent Optometry Blog Posts
Outside Clinic Account Holders C 14393 VRICS The Ageing Fundus
August 17th, 2010 ~ 0 Comments
Outside Clinic Account Holders C‑14042 VRICS Quiz – The Anterior Segment & Glaucoma
June 1st, 2010 ~ 0 Comments
How is as important as what…
May 17th, 2010 ~ 1 Comment
Powered by FireStats