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Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of an opaque intraocular lens for intractable double vision. This involves replacing the clear lens of one eye with a non-transparent one to block out one of the double images.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 March 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on intraocular lens insertion for correction of refractive error, with preservation of the natural lens. This involves inserting an artificial lens inserted into the eye through a small cut made in the cornea.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for congenital aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 July 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for acquired aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 July 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on arteriovenous crossing sheathotomy for branch retinal vein occlusion. This involves cutting the sheath around the vessels and physically separating them where they cross to improve blood flow through the vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on laser correction of refractive error following non-refractive ophthalmic surgery. This involves changing the shape of the cornea, so that light rays are more precisely directed onto the retina.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

postoperative antibiotic drops to reduce rates of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

18 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on Holoclar (a layer of cells grown from cells taken from your own eye) for treating limbal stem cell deficiency in adults with eye burns.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

16 August 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) for treating non-infectious uveitis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien) for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

31 July 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves performing a vitrectomy and implanting a microchip underneath the macula using a transscleral, then subretinal approach.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on microinvasive subconjunctival insertion of a trans-scleral gelatin stent for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves putting a tiny gelatin tube (stent) under the skin at the base of the eye to create a new drainage channel for excess fluid.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2018

(SLT). There is also expected to be a small reduction in the number of cataract or intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering surgery...

Evidence-based recommendations on miniature lens system implantation for advanced age-related macular degeneration. This involves implanting an artificial lens system into 1 eye only.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 September 2016