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An expert panel of ocular oncologists, pathologists and geneticists has established guidelines that could facilitate care and eliminate unnecessary exams for children at risk of retinoblastoma (Rb). Study design The recommendations were developed over a 2-year period by physicians from Rb referral centers in the U.S. and Canada. Led by members of the American Association of…
2018 AGM and Scientific Conference
The Executive Committee of the Ophthalmological Society of Ghana (OSG) announces the 28th Annual General and Scientific meeting of the Ophthalmological society of Ghana. This meeting has been scheduled for October 4th – 6th at the Eusbett Hotel in Sunyani.Sunyani is surrounded by the forested Southern Ashanti uplands. The city of Sunyani rose as an…
Learning and Teaching Critical Thinking Course
We are excited to offer a new online course organized by the International Council of Ophthalmology and taught by Dr. Eduardo Mayorga: Learning and Teaching Critical Thinking. Critical thinking is the ability that helps us make the best decisions when deciding what to do or what to believe. The ability to think critically is an advantageous…
Early findings hint at safety, efficacy of stem-cell therapy for keratoconus
The growing field of autologous stem-cell therapy has set its sights on another potential ocular target: corneal dystrophies. A Spanish and Lebanese research team has completed a phase 1 pilot study demonstrating that autologous adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) can survive transplantation into the corneal stroma and produce new collagen. The investigative therapy is designed to…
Discovery of new angiogenic factor may enhance treatment for retinal disease
Scientists from Massachusetts Eye and Ear have identified a new transcription factor involved in retinal neovascularization: Runt-related transcription factor 1 (RUNX1). The findings could lead to new therapies for conditions involving abnormal vessel growth within the retina, such as proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). In a report published online in Diabetes, the authors showed that RUNX1…
2019 AGM and Scientific Conference
Our 29th Annual AGM is fast approaching. The theme for this year’s AGM is: Advances in the management of Orbital diseases and Oculoplastics – Role of oculoplastics in Eye care Date: Thursday 26th September to Saturday 28th September, 2019. Location: Sogakope Beach Resorts, Sogakope is a 2hr drive from Accra.
