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We're celebrating the visionaries & leaders highlighted in the 2024 Power list! Congratulations to Allen Ho, who is an Attending Surgeon and Director of Retina Research Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology Thomas Jefferson University, USA. "Native intelligence, persistence to task, and resilience in the face of failure will be as or more important than AI in finding better treatments for vision threatening diseases." Discover this year's honorees: https://bit.ly/4azr4OE

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting brings together thousands of eye and vision scientists to share the hottest new science.This year's meeting runs from May 5-9 in Seattle, USA. This year I’ll be presenting my two investigations into the management of myopia progression: - Three year myopia management efficacy of an extended depth of focus soft contact lens in Caucasian children. Presentation Number - Posterboard Number: 2748 - B0584/Session Date/Times: May 6, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM - One year myopia management efficacy of extended depth of focus soft toric contact lenses in Caucasian children with astigmatism. Abstract Number 2839 / Paper Sesion Myopia Management treatment and mechanisms. Session Date/Times: May 7,2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:15 AM. For those you in Seattle attending the ARVO2024, please come to learn on our latest findings on myopia control. Jesús Carballo ,Mercedes Burgos,Padmaja Sankaridurg ,ELENA DURAN Mónica Velasco de la Fuente #ARVO2024 #myopiamanagement #edofsoftcontactlenses #mylo

Prevention of conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, as well as better integration of primary and secondary care, have been identified by a new study as priorities for UK eye care research for the next five years. A new study published in the journal Eye surveyed 2,240 healthcare professionals, patients, carers, researchers and charity support workers to map out the research priorities for ophthalmology in the UK. Carried out by the UK Clinical Eye Research Strategy (CERS), a group of leading researchers in the field led by Rupert Bourne, Professor of Ophthalmology at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), the study is a comprehensive update to the previous James Lind Alliance (JLA) Sight and Vision Loss Priority Setting Partnership (SVLPSP)'s research priorities for ophthalmology, carried out in 2013. To read more about this research - https://ow.ly/ICTz50Shpcf #ARUProud #ARUResearch #Eyeresearch

To me, numbers and rankings are not just about where we are today, but also about where we could be tomorrow. L V PRASAD EYE INSTITUTE (LVPEI) is currently ranked among the top ten global eye research institutes, a testament to our excellence and commitment to advancing the field. The SCImago annual rankings and Stanford lists are pivotal in this regard, serving as independent validations by globally recognized organizations. They evaluate us based on established metrics from publicly accessible and accredited databases. The SCImago rankings, in this context, can be seen as the academic equivalent of the Fortune 500 for businesses or the FIFA/ATP rankings in sports. These accolades are not just about celebrating what we've achieved but are also a beacon guiding us towards what we aspire to become. I am incredibly grateful and proud to work alongside an exceptional team of researchers at LVPEI, particularly the remarkable women who consistently strive for excellence. Together, we are not just challenging the status quo but also redefining it, every single day. https://lnkd.in/gkcyBtRB #LVPEI #SCImago #Research #Innovation #Sothatallmaysee #Impact

A few weeks ago, we saw an ESCRS newsletter showing that more delegates from Ukraine are attending the Vienna conference than any other nation. Since then, the number of German and Italian delegates have pulled ahead, but not by much. Currently, more than 600 Ukrainian delegates will attend The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) physically, and many of their voices are full of hope. It is not unheard of to find Ukraine clinical ophthalmic revenue increasing based on refractive surgery. Women are taking leadership roles as ophthalmologists and executives to new heights. And from young ophthalmologists to trauma surgeons – thanks to the ESCRS making the conference free to attend for Ukrainians – there are opportunities to learn from and also share advanced treatment knowledge with the greater world community. Community – that is the word so critical here that is supporting Ukrainian ophthalmologists. And a new dawn for Ukraine’s vision – in more ways than one – is here. For example…. A New Vision clinics Deputy CEO Maryna Chyrva is speaking on the topic “Getting An Ophthalmological Business Back On Its Feet During Wartime,” on Monday, Sept 11 at 3:15 CEST in Room Strauss 3. Maryna was a former refugee at the convention center, before returning to Ukraine to work and lead. The Ukraine/Trauma symposium also is happening at Friday, Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. in Room A4. Be sure to get involved. We can all help in some way. Kudos to Maryna Chyrva, Nataliya Preys, MD, PhD, and Tom Ogilvie-Graham for contributing to this update on eye care in Ukraine. #Ukraine #eyecare #ophthalmology #ESCRS #MediaMICE

The prestigious scientific journal Nature Portfolio has published a study confirming the spectacular results of our Ergofocus lens centring system. The prestigious journal Nature, a leading international publication for scientific dissemination, has published the findings of a study on maladjustments in progressive lenses. The research was conducted over more than two years by a team from Ioba UVa, the University Institute of Applied Ophthalmology of the University of Valladolid, using the #Ergofocus centring system, which we have developed at #LentitechTechnologies. The study demonstrates how this technology enhances the quality of vision in progressive lenses. 94% of the participants who were previously unable to tolerate traditionally fitted progressive lenses have successfully adapted to using lenses treated with our system. Based on the fovea (the part of the eye that is located on the retina that helps achieve the sharpest possible vision with all kinds of details and precision), on the visual axis and the personalised Inset measurement, #Ergofocus provides more accurate results than traditional measurement methods. Typical measurement systems are estimated to have an error margin as high as 20%. This means that 2 out of 10 people who try to wear progressive lenses fail to adapt to them because they find them uncomfortable. The level of user satisfaction and the reduction in maladjustments are highly satisfactory. Indeed, numerous patients who were unable to adapt to progressive lenses have successfully done so thanks to the ErgoFocus System. See the study here: https://lnkd.in/d8xbyEx2 #Lentitech #optics #visualhealth #optometry #eyesight #eyes#ophthalmology #health #innovation

Happy to have teamed up with an all-star roster rivaling the Avengers to publish this paper in the American Journal of Ophthalmology (American Journal of Ophthalmology)! Led by Iron-Man himself, Jascha Wendelstein, and so many others Langenbucher Achim Oliver Findl Seth Pantanelli Guillaume Debellemanière Tun Kuan Yeo Damien Gatinel https://lnkd.in/gr6r6SHk Abstract Purpose This study aimed to explore the concept of total keratometry (TK) by analyzing extensive international datasets representing diverse ethnic backgrounds. The primary objective was to quantify the disparities between traditional keratometry (K) and TK values in normal eyes and assess their impact on intraocular lens (IOL) power calculations using various formulas. Design Retrospective multicenter inter-instrument reliability analysis Methods The study involved the analysis of biometry data collected from ten international centers across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Corneal power was expressed as equivalent power and astigmatic vector components for both K and TK values. The study assessed the influence of these differences on IOL power calculations using different formulas. The results were analyzed and plotted using Bland-Altman and double angle plots. Results The study encompassed a total of 116,982 measurements from 57,862 right eyes and 59,120 left eyes. The analysis revealed a high level of agreement between K and TK values, with 93.98% of eyes exhibiting an absolute difference of 0.25 D or less. Astigmatism vector differences exceeding 0.25 D and 0.50 D were observed in 39.43% and 1.08% of eyes, respectively. Conclusions This large-scale study underscores the similarity between mean K and TK values in healthy eyes, with rare clinical implications for IOL power calculation. Noteworthy differences were observed in astigmatism values between K and TK. Future investigations should delve into the practicality of TK values for astigmatism correction and their implications for surgical outcomes.

Why is optoretinography (ORG) one of the most important diagnostic techniques in ophthalmology? How can it help patients? What collaborations do University of California, Davis (UC Davis ) and ICTER scientists have? What should be most important for young scientists? Prof. Robert Zawadzki from UC Davis told us about all this (and many other topics). Prof. Robert Zawadzki focuses on developing new instruments for in vivo high-resolution retinal imaging and combining OCT, SLO, and AO. He has been working at UC Davis for 20 years, where he studies the eye aging process and various types of retinal diseases, although this would not be possible without his studies at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Prof. Robert Zawadzki is a regular ICTER research collaborator, and he told us about his feelings in the interview below. We encourage you to read it: https://lnkd.in/dvUYzknq. The interview was conducted by Anna Przybyło-Józefowicz, PhD in September 2023 at ICTER. Title, introduction, and social media material: Journalist Marcin Poweska. Pictures: Dr. Karol Karnowski. #Interview #ScientificCollaboration #UCDavis #ICTER_PL #ScienceCommunication #SciencePR #Optoretinography #ORG #EyeImaging #RetinalImaging #InVivo #OCT #SLO #AO #Ophthalmology University of California, Davis Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Learn how Dr. Patty Buehler and Dr. Cynthia Matossian's inspiring bond, cultivated through OWL: Advancing Diversity in Leadership's Wise Wings Program, transcends professional networks to become lifelong connections. This story reminds us of the remarkable relationships that ophthalmology can create. Read more by clicking the link below: https://bit.ly/3LZLkyE #OWLWiseWings #Ophthalmology #OphthalmicWorldLeaders

Have questions about glaucoma? It's not too late to register for our webinar, which is today from 4-5 p.m. ET. Hear from Dr. Tasneem P. Sharma, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, about her research into optic nerve regeneration. Then ask glaucoma specialist, Dr. Delan Jinapriya your glaucoma questions. https://bit.ly/4aneSzM