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Where We Will Be Exhibiting 2023
2023 106th Oxford Ophthalmological Congress
New Theatre, Worcester College and Randolph Hotel
Stand 14
3rd, 4th and 5th July 2023
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MOS AGM Meeting
Austin Court, Cambridge Street, Birmingham
Friday 6th October 2023
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UKISCRS 47th Annual Meeting
Leonardo City Hotel, London Bridge
1st, 2nd and 3rd November 2023
BMEH Bicentennial Scientific Conference
ICC Birmingham
7th to 8th December 2023
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Sightcare Business Conference 2024
Telford International Centre
28th to 29th January 2024
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100% Optical
EXCEL, London
24th to 26th February 2024
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Blogs
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Treatments From Fetal MembranePatients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome are receiving preventative treatment for blindness that has been sourced from newborn fetal membrane. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) severely effects skin and mucous membranes as a direct result of medication or infection. |
Bausch & Lomb Launch High Definition Contact LensFrom April 2012, UK contact lens wearers will be able to hand their hands on the latest HD contact lenses, PureVision2, designed for patients with astigmatism. |
New Figures Show An Increase In UK Contact Lens UsersWith constant news reports confirming that we are indeed in a double dip recession, it is nice to hear that certain aspects of the economy are growing and particularly the expansions of areas in the optics market. |
Novartis Concerns Regarding Alternative DrugFollowing the use of the wet AMD drug Avastin in PCT's around the country, Novartis, the manufacturer of the registered and approved alternative Lucentis has filed for a Judicial Review of the drugs use in PCT's due to its concerns that patient safety is being compromised due to the continued use of this unlicenced equivalent. |
National Optometric Conference 2012 UpdateFollowing on from the success of previous years, the National Optometric Conference is again scheduled and in the diary for 2012, and along with a new venue, the optics show will also be hosting a number of new features across the two day event. |
Amblyopia and Lazy EyeAlso known as Lazy Eye, amblyopia is a disruption to the normal eye development in children and is a common factor in reduced vision in early years. |
Eye Health In The SunIn between the ridiculously heavy showers of my car journey this weekend, I had to deal with blinding sunlight on a wet road. Not easy conditions for driving, and certainly, my eyes were not impressed with the strain imparted upon them to keep focused in the conditions. |
Eye Cancer. The Research and Treatment Of ItResearch on the causes and thereafter treatment of eye cancers is an ongoing project. As they are less common they provide more of a challenge to scientists. But each year we are developing more understanding as to what causes the diseases and how best to improve treatment for patients. |
Computer Vision SyndromeI have been sat at my iMac (get me) for near on three hours already today. Given that the majority of administrative roles all use computers and monitors, how often do we take breaks for our eyes to refocus and rest? Work flow often deems it impractical to do this, but the danger of suffering eye discomfort from this exact type of exercise is rife. |
Dry Eye Irritations Could Be Lowered By Caffeine IntakeIf you ask me what my biggest downfall is, I'd probably have to say coffee. I'm sure many of our American cousins might also have to concur with me on that as well. |
Positive Stress and GlaucomaResearchers in the States have been exposing mice to low oxygen levels, such as the like you would be submitted to at high altitude to increase the resistance of optical nerve cells to damage. The stress of an intermittent low-oxygen environment has facilitated a protective response called tolerance that makes nerve cells less susceptible to harm. |
CE Marking Approved For Catalys Eye Laser SystemFollowing its approval by the FDA in the USA, the Catalys Precision Laser System which offers improved a vastly laser cataract removal system, has been awarded the Conformité Européenne, or more commonly recognised CE marking. |