August 2019 Issue of The Ophthalmologist

This month’s image shows a retinal pigment epithelium patch, transplanted under the retina of the first patient to undergo this treatment

After 200 years of providing world-class eye care, Moorfields Eye Hospital is still leading the field.

Moorfields is one of the world’s largest eye institutions, with over 30 sites in London, the south-east and the United Arab Emirates

Research Fellow Alice Davidson shares how discoveries in the genetics of corneal dystrophies are leading to new therapeutic avenues.

Matias Iglicki has been awarded a $50,000 research grant by the ICO-Allergan program

SLT is an effective intervention for newly-diagnosed patients – and now we can prove it

The evolving treatment options for patients with stem cell deficiency.

New data show that selective laser trabeculoplasty is a safe first-line option for glaucoma and ocular hypertension

The challenges of delivering high-quality eye care to an aging population

Using digital technologies to streamline care for patients with common retinal conditions

Retinal imaging in the era of personalized medicine

In the UK, just 1,500 ophthalmologists manage nine million outpatient appointments each year. This imbalance needs to change

How a cross-sectional study raised the glaucoma referral threshold by 3 mmHg – and reduced referrals by 67 percent

Are stratification studies the key to identifying patients at risk of dementia?

Unmet expectations, inconsistent patient information – enter the unstandardized world of elective surgery.

Good management of ocular malignancies depends on careful attention to diagnostic features revealed by modern imaging systems

A new generation of non-viral vectors can help treat more genetic disorders while making gene therapy easier and safer

Increasing demand for health care services and a changing technological landscape are demanding a rethink of ophthalmic training

Sitting Down With… Sir Peng Tee Khaw, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital