How strong is the relationship between glaucoma, the retinal nerve fibre layer, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis? – (Eye Journal AOP)
How strong is the relationship between glaucoma, the retinal nerve fibre layer, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis? Eye advance online publication, September 4 2015. doi:10.1038/eye.2015.158 Authors: E Jones-Odeh & C J Hammond
Outcomes of combined phacoemulsification and deep sclerectomy: a 10-year UK single-centre study – (Eye Journal AOP)
Outcomes of combined phacoemulsification and deep sclerectomy: a 10-year UK single-centre study Eye advance online publication, September 4 2015. doi:10.1038/eye.2015.163 Authors: K Mercieca, B Shevade & N Anand
New: Eye Care Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Written in collaboration with VISION 2020 UK and SeeAbility the Eye Care Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities 2015 Ophthalmic Services Guidance Chapter aims to provide ophthalmologists with guidance and support so as to enable them to provide insightful and quality treatment to patients with learning disabilities. The College information can also be supplemented by
Children’s Eye Care – Reinforcing National Guidelines for Vision Screening in Schools for all 4-5 year olds
The British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) supports the evidence-based national screening guidelines aimed at the early detection of vision defects in children, at the appropriate age, through clinical examinations by appropriately trained staff. Detection of eye problems in the very young and pre-school child requires expert clinical examination. If a parent or carer has
Response to NICE Guidelines Diabetes (type 1 and type 2) in children and young people 2015
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists welcomes the update Guidelines from NICE on Diabetes (type 1 and type 2) in children and young people 2015 The College is pleased that the updated Guidelines recognise that although background retinopathy (BDR) is not part of the screening target, this condition is diagnosed during the screening, and the results