Optician articles from October 2001

Optician archives from October 2001

Conjunctival papilloma; (conjunctival warts, human papilloma virus infection).(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Description Conjunctival papillomas are caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV) serotypes 6 and 11. HPV is a double-stranded DNA virus transmissible by direct contact. They usually commence as a single lesion and usually...

Zyoptix customised Lasik ablations - for better or worse?
October 26, 2001... Chris Steele reports on the encouraging results of wavefront-guided Lasik, an emerging technique that still needs research and refinement Refractive corneal laser surgery currently focuses on the correction of sphero-cylindrical errors as...

Co-management schemes.
October 26, 2001... Refractive surgery provision has led to a growth in co-management schemes. Dr Sandip Doshi describes how one such scheme has been developed Attempts to expand the role of the optometric profession have, in the past, centred on local...

European outlook.(European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... David Cartwright reports from Amsterdam on the 19th conference of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery held its 19th conference in Amsterdam from September 1-5. The...

analysis of visual field defects due to neurological pathology - Part 2.
October 26, 2001... In the second of a four part series looking at visual fields data, Geoff Roberson examines the detection, causes and effects of neurological visual field defects (C4006b) Neurological lesions producing visual field defects might be defined...

Evolis lens meets differing needs.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... u French lens manufacturer BBGR has produced a progressive lens that is designed to take into account the wearer's vision traits. Evolis, which is made with different viewing zones, has just won a gold award at the Silmo Grand Prix. The...

Monthly toric lens launched in UK.(Biocompatibles Eyecare Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... u Biocompatibles Hydron has launched a new monthly toric contact lens on the UK market. The Proclear Compatibles Toric is made from phosphorylcholine, the company's 'unique PC Technology'. It is fully moulded and features a back-surface,...

Aussie designs travel to Silmo.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... u A new range of frames from an Australian designer are now available through Kirk Originals. Andrew Gay: Australia is a range by optometrist designer Andrew Gay, who travelled to Paris last weekend to launch the collection on the European...

Refractive first aims to be annual event.(David Gartry)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... David Gartry, the first ophthalmic surgeon in the UK to perform laser refractive surgery, was the main speaker at Ultralase's inaugural clinical conference in Nottingham last week. About 40 optometrists attended the event which, organisers...

January deadline for papers and posters.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The British Contact Lens Association is inviting the submission of papers and posters for its annual clinical conference and exhibition next year. For the 2002 conference, which will be held in Birmingham from May 24-26, electronic...

Silmo hears fears of Italian slowdown.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Eyewear manufacturers in Italy are prepared for a significant slowdown towards the end of 2001 with the likelihood of staff layoffs in the wake of the terrorist strikes in the US. Some 32.7 per cent of Italian-made eyewear was exported to...

omenwrites.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Battle of Trafalgar My appeals for an end to internecine warfare in the optometric profession have clearly fallen on deaf ears. The arguments between the College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists that I referred to in...

OOs involved in eight out of 10 laser clinics.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The extent of optometric involvement in laser refractive surgery in the UK is revealed in a new survey conducted by optician and published this week (pages 24-27). More than eight out of 10 clinics (84 per cent) employ optometrists on the...

Leigh paints picture of diverging profession.(College of Optometrists)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... College secretary says that supermarkets may lobby for refraction-only eye tests A divergence between those practitioners who recognise future clinical opportunities and those who wish to remain in the retail area is inevitable, according...

OO faces charges for 'Robin Hood' claims.(Gwyn Evans)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... An optometrist who said he gave away spectacles to hundreds of underprivileged children is facing charges of defrauding the NHS. Gwyn Evans, who has been practising for over 20 years, was accused of claiming more than ?23,000 in NHS fees to...

Friend or foe?(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Refractive surgery is one of those topics which brings a whole new meaning to the word polarisation. No meeting of optometrists is complete these days without a discussion on the rights and wrongs of the way the various procedures are promoted...

College wants OOs as new communicators.(Optometrist committee data)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Call for communicators to act as 'bridge' between contractors and profession The College of Optometrists is looking to appoint a team of volunteers to help communications between local health contractors, College councillors and...

Health Clinic takes holistic approach.(new facility information)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Multi-disciplinary primary care provider the Health Clinic has opened a flagship practice in London's Shaftesbury Avenue on the site of the former Eye Clinic. The practice will offer optometry services, laser vision correction, dentist,...

Trio join forces to form European frame giant.(European Eyewear formation details)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Frame manufacturers Filos of Italy and Metzler of Germany have joined forces, with financial backing from the Asian firm Moulin International as well as Italian investment bank San Paolo IMI. The new group is named European Eyewear and will be...

Refractive surgery - a golden opportunity or flash in the pan?(technique review and data)
October 26, 2001... In the first article in a special section focusing on refractive surgery, Rob Moss reports on the growth of the UK market and practical ways for optometrists to get involved The refractive surgery industry is growing rapidly and since its...