These guidelines (July 2015) reflect changes in treatments, since the 2010 Interim RVO Guidelines. The guidelines provide evidence-based, clinical advice for the management of different aspects of RVO. The scope is limited to current diagnostic tools, management and service set-up and delivery to facilitate delivery of optimal care. They are aimed primarily at ophthalmologists but

• 30 July 2015

The Health Technology Assesment unit (HTA) workstream commissions research proposals that address specific topics or themes, as identified by the HTA boards and panels. There are three rounds a year (opening March, July and October) containing up to 20 separate call topics. The following commissioning briefs are now available if you are interested in appying: Self-monitoring

• 27 July 2015

Effectiveness of a smartphone application for testing near visual acuity Eye advance online publication, July 24 2015. doi:10.1038/eye.2015.138 Authors: S Tofigh, E Shortridge, A Elkeeb & B F Godley

• 24 July 2015

The genetic mechanisms of primary angle closure glaucoma Eye advance online publication, July 24 2015. doi:10.1038/eye.2015.124 Authors: D F Ahram, W L Alward & M H Kuehn

• 24 July 2015

Evaluating the impact of summer vacation on the visual acuity of AMD patients treated with ranibizumab Eye advance online publication, July 24 2015. doi:10.1038/eye.2015.128 Authors: N Massamba, A Dirani, J Knoeri, B Pasquier, A Ingram & G Soubrane

• 24 July 2015