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Assad family live in Russian luxury as Bashar ‘brushes up on ophthalmology’

Family friend, sources in Russia and Syria, and leaked data help give rare insight into life of dictator’s reclusive household

The Guardian - UK

Eli Lilly Expands Genetic Eye-Disease Focused Pipeline With MeiraGTx Gene Therapy Collaboration

MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ:MGTX) stock is trading higher after the company inked a strategic collaboration in the area of ophthalmology with Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY).

Benzinga

Healing with Vision and Voice: The Extraordinary Impact of AOCOO-HNS Surgeons

The AOCOO-HNS exists to promote excellence in surgical practice and nurture the kind of physician who embodies the osteopathic commitment to whole-person care.

International Business Times

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Eye patients could lose sight as clinicians opt for simpler and better-paid procedures

Head of Royal College of Opthalomology and a Labour MP warn of potential ‘ophthalmology desert’.

Evening Standard

Parents of boy with rare eye condition hail ‘amazing’ results of gene therapy

Jace was selected by specialists from Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

The Independent UK

Ozempic blindness: New study flags unexpected side effect of weight loss drugs

A shocking new study has revealed an unexpected side effect of weight loss drugs, raising concerns for thousands of adults on GLP-1 medications. Experts in a study published by JAMA Ophthalmology warn about three potentially blinding eye conditions caused by Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs.

The Times of India

One in three children affected by myopia: How early detection and care can protect their vision

The British Journal of Ophthalmology has published a startling study showing how children's eyesight is gradually deteriorating worldwide, with one in three being short-sighted or unable to see objects well in the distance. The report has once again emphasised the importance of taking additional care of our children's eyesight, as…

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Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained

The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising.

LiveScience

Reticon, international retinal congress, held in Chennai

Cutting-edge ophthalmology technology discussed at Reticon 14th edition, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention of eye diseases.

The Hindu

Adam Sillito obituary

Visual neuroscientist who transformed the Institute of Ophthalmology in London into a world-class centre of excellence

The Guardian - UK

To mark World Diabetes Day, CMC Vellore organises exhibition, poster competition and consults for patients

World Diabetes Day 2023: CMC Vellore organised a day-long exhibition and poster competition to commemorate World Diabetes Day.

The Hindu

Badrinath’s contributions to the field of ophthalmology remembered

People from all walks of life pay tribute to Dr. Badrinath, founder of Sankara Nethralaya, for his contributions to ophthalmology and making eye care accessible. Proposal to rename hospital in his honour submitted. Leaders, medical professionals, industrialists, and actor Rajinikanth pay homage.

The Hindu

NHS secretary found guilty of illegally accessing her neighbours' medical records

Loretta Alborghetti illegally accessed records of 156 people while working in hospital's ophthalmology department

Evening Standard

Seeing the magic of artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology

AI is being used in ophthalmology to analyse data, detect & classify retinal diseases, recommend personalised treatment plans, assist in precision surgery, & discover new drugs. It is important to ensure accuracy of data & compliance with regulatory requirements & constant collaboration with ophthalmologists. AI should complement, not replace, human…

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Alumnus donates equipment worth ₹75 lakh to Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital

UK-based oculoplasty surgeon donates ₹75 lakh worth equipment to RIOGOH. Health Minister, Institute Director In-charge, Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner, industrialist, and TN Ophthalmic Association President felicitate Rajan Eye Care Hospital. Equipment to ensure high-quality service for poor. Private hospitals catalysts for govt sector upgrade.

The Hindu

Poorly packaged paan ingredient a risk to children’s eyes: new study

A new study has found that chuna is a major cause for ocular burns among children, along with household chemicals and fireworks. The study paper was published in the July 2023 edition of the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. It was conducted by researchers at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad,…

Daily Record

New ophthalmology unit opens at Mountainhall Treatment Centre in Dumfries

The spacious unit comprises modern consulting rooms, bright and relaxing waiting areas for patients, and for staff an improved clinical working environment, and dedicated change and rest areas

The Independent UK

Hundreds of patients go blind waiting for eye appointments as NHS backlog grows

More than 600,000 people are waiting for ophthalmology appointments in England alone

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Which type of eye doctor do you need? Optometrists and ophthalmologists face off

Optometrists are lobbying for more leeway to treat patients — and physicians' groups are pushing back. But it's more than a turf war, both sides say, as they explain why patients' vision is at stake.

Liverpool Echo

NHS waiting times at every Merseyside hospital trust

Across the region, 20 hospital departments fail to give patients their first specialist appointment within 18 weeks

Daily Record

NHS Tayside doubles capacity to perform cataract surgery

The improvements by the ophthalmology team at Ninewells Hospital are part of NHS Tayside’s Remobilisation Plan for services to recover from the effects of the pandemic

Salon

Private companies see profit in eye care

The field of optometry provides fertile grounds for raising costs, inviting private equity firm's investments

Tribune News Service

Private equity sees the billions in eye care as firms target high-profit procedures

ST. LOUIS — Christina Green hoped cataract surgery would clear up her cloudy vision, which had worsened after she took a drug to fight her breast cancer.

The Hindu

Two centuries of ophthalmic care

The prevalence of eye diseases among soldiers led to the establishment of ‘Madras Eye Infirmary’ in July 1819 at Royapettah

ABC News

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service waiting times blow out for ophthalmology

Darrell Massie says he's been told he won't get in for a specialist appointment for 15 months, more than five times the state's clinically recommended time.

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