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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

NG77/3 Question Indicators and thresholds for referral for cataract surgery:- What is the association between preoperative vision- and...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

6 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) for treating macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on retrobulbar irradiation for thyroid eye disease. This involves using radiation to target the tissue behind the eyeball and reduce inflammation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation therapy used to destroy the new blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on aflibercept (Eylea) for treating visual impairment caused by macular oedema after branch retinal vein occlusion.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 September 2016

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 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 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

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

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 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

Our forward view highlights the areas we will prioritise in the coming year.

Evidence-based recommendations on ab interno canaloplasty for open-angle glaucoma. This involves widening the channel that drains fluid from the eye. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on limited macular translocation for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on an a nearby healthier area of the retina.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010