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Welcome May’s issue of The Ophthalmologist! In Upfront we feature imaging of aqueous movement in collector channels, a stem cell implant for dry AMD, and more. In My View includes Alan Mendelsohn on ophthalmologists taking a more active role in smoking prevention. In our Feature, Kang Zhang discusses his research on battling the ageing eye with cellular reprogramming strategies. In Practice sees Sheraz Daya on managing cataract and lens exchange patients who have irregular astigmatism, and NextGen features Ben Mead sharing his work on stem cell exosomes as a potential treatment for glaucoma and retinal disease. In Profession, Marty Spencer discusses the Seva Foundation and how they are ensuring sustainable eyecare, and Bobeck Modjtahedi and Eduardo Uchiyama share their 10 top tips for early career surgeons. Finally, we Sit Down With Keith Barton.

Articles featured in this issue

Business & Profession Other

That’s Life

04/19/2018 | Mark Hillen

There will always be people who are left behind by MedTech advances.

Subspecialties Glaucoma

Change the Channel, Please!

04/19/2018

A new OCT-based method lets you see aqueous movement in collector channels…

Subspecialties Retina

The Regeneration Game

04/19/2018 | Ruth Steer

Could a successful treatment for dry AMD be on the horizon?

Subspecialties Cornea / Ocular Surface

When I’m Cleaning Windows

04/19/2018 | Mark Hillen

Kinoshita’s CEC+ROCK approach to treating corneal endothelial cell dystrophies enters the clinic.

Subspecialties Basic & Translational Research

Now You See Them, Now You Don’t

04/19/2018 | Mark Hillen

Might temporary microglia depletion treat inflammatory retinal disease?

Subspecialties Basic & Translational Research

Image of the Month

04/19/2018

A burst of color shows a retinal organoid in all its glory.

Subspecialties Glaucoma

No Smoke Without Fire

04/19/2018 | Alan Mendelsohn

We need to reinforce the message to stop smoking.

Subspecialties Cataract

Riding the Sea Change

04/19/2018 | Gary Wörtz

A shift is happening in cataract surgery – whether we like it or not.

Business & Profession Health Economics and Policy

Looking Beyond the Hospital Walls

04/26/2018 | Keith Austin

Why it’s vital for ophthalmologists to look outside the hospital environment to tackle today’s capacity challenges

Subspecialties Basic & Translational Research

Turning Back Time

04/19/2018 | Kang Zhang

Reprogramming cells to sidestep disease – or turning back the clock on senescent cells in age-related disease? Here’s what we can do today – and what’s on the horizon.