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March 2019
Welcome to the March issue of The Ophthalmologist! You’ll find the latest research in Upfront – our news segment – plus opinion pieces from some of ophthalmology’s brightest minds in In My View. This month, Sheraz Daya shares his thoughts on calcified IOLs, while Brian Joondeph considers the Obamacare's future in Trump’s America. In our feature, Europe’s leading retinal surgeons explain how breakthrough gene therapies are changing the way we treat retinal disease. In Practice sees Bhavin Shah ruminate on tomorrow’s myopia pandemic, while Alexandre Pedinielli and Francesca Amoroso – creators of the OD-OS Navilas Retina Laser – talk about the art of invention in our NextGen section. We also take a moment to reflect on the life-changing legacy of Amos Twinamasiko in Profession, before we Sit Down With Paulo Stanga, lead vitreoretinal surgeon at the London Vision Clinic. Enjoy!
Imaging the Future of Retina
March 12, 2019
Sitting Down With… Paulo Stanga, Professor of Ophthalmology and Retinal Regeneration, University of Manchester; Director of the Manchester Vision Regeneration (MVR) Lab at NIHR/Wellcome Trust Manchester CRF, Manchester and Lead Vitreoretinal Surgeon, London Vision Clinic Retina, London
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Big Ideas
March 8, 2019
Advances in cell and gene therapy have led to a spate of novel treatments for inherited retinal disease. But with each breakthrough comes new dilemmas...
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Rewarding Work
March 7, 2019
Advances in cell and gene therapy have led to a spate of novel treatments for inherited retinal disease. But with each breakthrough comes new dilemmas...
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Genetic Versus Economic
March 5, 2019
Our newfound ability to harness the power of gene therapy is facing an age-old challenge: financial constraints
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The Test of Time
March 5, 2019
Advances in cell and gene therapy have led to a spate of novel treatments for inherited retinal disease. But with each breakthrough comes new dilemmas...
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(Not) Going Viral
March 5, 2019
Advances in cell and gene therapy have led to a spate of novel treatments for inherited retinal disease. But with each breakthrough comes new dilemmas...
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Solving the PRP Puzzle
March 5, 2019
When it comes to patient comfort, sometimes the doctor knows best! Here’s the tale behind the non-contact PRP solution
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Changing the Channel
February 28, 2019
A quest to tackle LCA emphasizes the essence of precision medicine
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Can We Fix It? Yes, We Can!
February 28, 2019
When a patient comes to us with a calcified IOL, all is not lost. The solution is clear – it just requires care and skill
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PCO Secrets: Out of the Bag
February 28, 2019
Could an in vitro lens capsular bag solve the problem of posterior capsule opacification?
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Defusing the Myopia Time-Bomb
February 20, 2019
A myopia pandemic is unfolding before our eyes. To avert tomorrow’s explosion of blindness, we have to defuse this time-bomb – today.
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