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WEBPost-operative complications of cataract surgery. Christian Dutton, Simon Hardman-Lea, Kin Tam, Jasraj Bhangra and Jo-Sheetal Thethy summarise the pathophysiology and management of cataract post-operative complications as identified by the National Ophthalmology Database Audit 2023. Closing date: 29 May Optometrists.
Dispensing tools for the job - Optician Online
WEBJul 10, 2020 · A round up of various digital measuring devices that help support safe distancing between dispensing opticians and patients. The Visureal Master is a video centration system from Hoya that is said to provide precise measurements while remaining user-friendly for patients. On the hardware side the …
Optician Online - The Diamond Light Source
WEBJan 19, 2024 · The Diamond Light Source is a unique scientific research tool in the United Kingdom known as a synchrotron that can produce intense beams of electromagnetic radiation to probe the characteristics of a wide range of materials. The system serves a broad range of scientific investigations and has been used extensively in …
Optician Awards: A glittering array of winners
WEBDec 16, 2022 · The Lens Award is collected by the winner Hoya Lens UK from James Arrow managing director of the sponsor Boots Opticians. 7. The Frame Award was won by Rolf Spectacles and collected by Harvey Dhadwar of UK Eyewear Distribution from ABDO’s Kevin Gutsell. 8. The Contact Lens Award was won by Menicon and presented by Vivid Optical’s Danny ...
Optician Online - The right contact lens solution
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Optician collates some of the best performing contact lens solutions available to UK practitioners. As well as its one-step peroxide system, Mark’ennovy has a multipurpose solution available in 60ml and 360ml bottles. The solution contains hyaluronic acid, which lubricates and protects the contact lens from the adhesion of lipids in order to ...
Optician Online - CPD Archive
WEBFundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing – Part 3: Face, frame and centration measurements relating to custom eyewear. The tendency to take minimal measurements when dispensing is in many ways counterproductive if opticians are to differentiate themselves from their online competitors. It is common to …
Tesco offers free testing - Optician Online
WEBMar 1, 2010 · Tesco claims that it is providing the first free universal eye test since the 1980s and reports that the service has ‘no strings attached’, meaning no purchase is necessary to receive a test. Tesco’s director of pharmacy and healthcare, Ashley Hicks said of the. decision: ‘This is an important move towards improving the nation’s health.
Optical properties of lens materials - Optician Online
WEBJun 9, 2005 · Crown glass provides poor protection against UVA as its cut-off is only 300nm. Higher-index glasses are better, with cut-off values of 330-350nm. Plastic materials have better UV protection than glass. For an uncoated CR39 lens, the cut off is 350nm, and for higher index lenses the cut off can be around 380nm.
How to interpret Optomap retinal images - Optician Online
WEBJul 21, 2006 · The main advantage of the Optomap retinal exam is that it is able to capture a 200º fundus image with or without dilation. The instrument is operator-friendly and only requires a practice assistant to operate it. The 200º imaging (80 per cent of the fundus) allows for detection of most lesions. The ora serrata is 240º and eye steering ...