At our previous Zoom coffee morning, we were treated to an excellent talk by Howard Mailes, a PhD candidate at UCL. He was talking about his research into using artificial intelligence to assist with the initial diagnosis of Keratoconus, and detecting progression. Here is a recording of that talk. The talk is also available on our…
Following a few more than slightly disconcerting conversations about implantable contact lenses recently, Moorfields Ken Pullum has asked us to publish a paper clarifying the points to consider before undertaking this procedure. The expression, an implantable contact lens (ICL) describes a type of intra ocular lens (IOL) implanted into the eye. IOLs are used extensively…
For the past few years our group has been working with health professionals in Wales where until now, apart from very exceptional cases, it has not been possible to have Cross Linking (CXL) performed by the National Health Service. However, at last we have some good news to report. Crosslinking cross-linking CXL Health Technology Wales…
A clinical trial in 60 keratoconus patients aged 10-16 years old, most of which were based at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at Moorfields Eye Hospital, found that a treatment for keratoconus, known as corneal cross linking, was effective at stopping its progression in young patients. We shall be hosting a presentation of the results of this trial…
Many of our members have been following this study. It has been carried out University College London (UCL), Moorfields, Kings College London and other national and international collaborators and is aimed to investigate the key unsolved questions surrounding keratoconus. Indeed quite a few of our members took part in the genetic study and Stephen Tuft…
In December 2020 I underwent cross linking at Birmingham Midland Eye Centre. The procedure was on both of my eyes and I had the operation under general anaesthetic. I am writing this 6 weeks after the operation, so it is all fairly fresh in my memory. Me and Signing Up To Cross Linking I was…
We would like to thank Sight and Sound for hosting the following webinar for us specifically tailored towards keratoconus. The webinar looks at four scenarios taking people at different stages of their lives and demonstrates how technology can support them. The webinar is a mix of real time demonstrations and presentations showing the technology in…
Reflections from lockdown by Caroline Condillac Contemplating the new working environment from a Keratoconus perspective has been interesting Positives We are good at washing our hands and being resilient For many of us we have to adapt to situations at both home and work and know the importance of trying to protect ourselves from infection…
Keratoconus and cross-linking with Dr Vijay Anand MCOptom A good friend and supporter of our group Dr Vijay Anand was recently interviewed on the College of Optometrists’ podcast, about the approach to treating Keracotonus Moorfields are taking . It was good to hear that referrals to Moorfields are increasing and that patients are younger having…