Fields at home
In the first in a series concerning domiciliary testing, Bill Harvey tries out the Digital Visual Field Screener on a low vision patient
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Hardware takes centre stage
Hardware takes centre stage
Mike Hale reports on the many companies in the equipment and instrument sector ...
A table top dry eye clinic
A table top dry eye clinic
Bill Harvey takes a look at the new IDRA system, the latest incarnation of a ...
Software: Apps on the move
Software: Apps on the move
In the latest app review, Bill Harvey mentions some free downloads for tablets ...
Intensive care
Intensive care
Since its recent introduction to the UK as a treatment for dry eye disease, ...
On the road again
On the road again
Heidelberg UK have been touring the country again offering live patient ...
Good technology on show
Optrafair: Good technology on show
Simon Jones and Bill Harvey take a look at some of the instruments on display ...
Rise of the machines
Rise of the machines
Ahmed Ejaz field tests the Visionix Eye Refract and its claims to save time in ...
Getting into the spirit
Getting into the spirit
Bill Harvey has a chance to look at the latest OCT platform from Heidelberg ...
Instrument review: Ocular Surface Analyser
Ocular Surface Analyser review
Bill Harvey tries out the new Ocular Surface Analyser which promises a complete assessment and analysis of ocular surface health in just a matter of minutes
Paskal3D makes its way to the UK high street
Paskal3D report
Martin Smith Opticians in Lincoln has become the first in the UK to start using a 3D refraction system called Paskal3D. Its makers claims the system improves the patient experience and yields better results, Chris Bennett headed up the A1 to find out more
Event report: Tracking importance of OCT
Tracking importance of OCT
The Topcon national OCT conference took place last month and emphasised how this technology is fast becoming an integral part of eye care in the UK
OCT-A in practice 2: Branch retinal vein occlusion
Branch retinal vein occlusion
In the second of his case studies showing the usefulness of OCT angiography in community practice, winner of this year’s Technology Practice of the Year award Kirit Patel discusses a case of vein occlusion management. He also tells Optician about his practice and what his Optician Award means to him and his team
Optician Awards 2017: Wide range within Scope
Wide range within Scope
Scope Ophthalmics was named Supplier of the Year 2017 at the Optician Awards in Birmingham. Joe Ayling reports from Dublin
Success in the field
Success in the field
Bill Harvey tries out a recent addition to the visual field analyser market which includes a novel function for combining functional data with retinal images
Putting pressure on MGD
Putting pressure on MGD
Bill Harvey tries out a management option for meibomian gland disfunction, newly available in the UK
Smartscope PRO: Imaging on the go
Imaging on the go
Portable digital imaging continues to evolve as Bill Harvey finds as he tries out the latest hand held retinal camera
Watch where you put that probe!
Error avoidance
Henry Burek explains the extent of error introduced when a Goldmann contact tonometer probe is not correctly aligned
Review: The Kowa nonmyd WX 3D
Turning up the stereo
Bill Harvey tries out a new camera which makes high quality stereo-imaging of the disc accessible to even the least skilled operator and also boasts extensive analytical software
Getting your money’s worth out of OCT
Get the most out of OCT
Spending £40,000 on the latest retinal imaging equipment should not be taken lightly, but with the right approach and affordable financing many optical practices are taking the plunge into OCT. Joe Ayling reports
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