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March 2016
In the March issue, Upfront’s topics range from the two-year Protocol T results, to a potentially electrifying adult amblyopia treatment. The cover feature tells the story of NGF: the polymath molecule, which has potential applications from cornea to retina. In Practice sees Mitch Jackson and David Chang debate FLACS, and in NextGen we benchmark corneal OCT. Profession sees Hakam Ghabra discuss turning “What If?” to “Why Not?” – to an IOL prototype, and we Sit Down With Anat Loewenstein, Chair of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Centre, Israel.
The Polymath Molecule
March 8, 2016
From cornea to retina, NGF’s regenerative and neuroprotective potential seems immense. What does the future hold for this versatile little neurotrophin?
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The US View on EUREQUO
March 7, 2016
Last month, Peter Barry reviewed the EUREQUO registry. This month, we get the transatlantic perspective
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Do Ophthalmologists Undergo LASIK?
March 7, 2016
Refractive surgeons know the pros and cons of LASIK better than anyone – but how many would recommend it to their family, or undergo it themselves?
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From “What If?” to “Why Not?”
March 7, 2016
Taking an ophthalmic startup from concept to reality
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Following Destiny’s Path
March 7, 2016
Sitting Down With... Anat Loewenstein, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Centre, Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Dean, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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Five Years in A&E
March 7, 2016
Many patients visit the emergency room with ocular problems that might be better treated elsewhere – why? And what’s the solution?
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The App That Cuts Clinic Queues
March 7, 2016
Could patient self-testing help to free up eye clinics, and spot macular degeneration earlier than traditional testing methods?
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Common Keratoconus Causes Uncovered
March 7, 2016
Racial background modifies risk; diabetes protects, but asthma and sleep apnea predisposes
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Spending and Trending
March 7, 2016
OpenPrescribing.net shows some interesting trends in ophthalmic therapy prescription and spend over the last five years
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Beyond the “Critical Period”
March 7, 2016
Could transcranial direct current stimulation treat amblyopia in adults?
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Protocol T: Two Years On
March 7, 2016
Benefits achieved in the first year maintained; VA performance gap in patients with low baseline vision narrows
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Benchmarking Corneal OCT
March 7, 2016
What does analysis of the last five years of literature on corneal optical coherence tomography tell us about the priorities of the field, and the contributors to it?
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The Impact of The List
March 7, 2016
The Power List is a celebration of excellence – and the impact it’s had on those it highlights has been impressive
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