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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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

NICE guidance that could generate cost savings.

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

Interventional procedures 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 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on inhaled corticosteroids for treating chronic asthma in adults and children aged 12 and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 March 2008

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 September 2016

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2010

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 November 2022

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 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 inhaled corticosteroids for treating chronic asthma in children under 12.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive errors. This involves using a special laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006