Cost and time resourcing for ophthalmic simulation in the UK: a Royal College of Ophthalmologists' National Survey of regional Simulation Leads in 2021.

Introduction: Ophthalmic simulation is cost-effective in complication prevention. However, there is no consistent resource allocation to provide the necessary time and finance to sustain such activities. We wished to identify the current support for the regional Simulation Leads in the UK.

Surgical technique, perioperative management and early outcome data of the PAUL® glaucoma drainage device.

Objectives: To describe a surgical technique and early post-operative outcomes for a novel glaucoma drainage device-the PAUL® glaucoma implant (PGI).

Methods: A consecutive cohort study of subjects who had PGI surgery between February 2019 and May 2020 with a minimum of 6-month follow-up. Primary outcome measures included failure (intraocular pressure (IOP) > 21 mmHg or a <20% reduction of IOP, removal of the implant, further glaucoma intervention or visual loss to no light perception).

Impact of the Manchester Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Scheme on NHS costs.

Objectives: Glaucoma filtering schemes such as the Manchester Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Scheme (GERS) aim to reduce the number of false positive cases referred to Hospital Eye Services. Such schemes can also have wider system benefits, as they may reduce waiting times for other patients. However, previous studies of the cost consequences and wider system benefits of glaucoma filtering schemes are inconclusive.

Long-Term Outcomes and Complications of Baerveldt Glaucoma Drainage Implants in Adults with Glaucoma Secondary to Uveitis.

This study investigated the efficacy and safety of Baerveldt glaucoma implants (BGI) in adults with uveitic glaucoma (UG) at the Manchester Uveitis Clinic. This was a retrospective study of 42 patients with UG who underwent BGI implantation between 2006 and 2015. Primary outcome measures were intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction and number of medications at 5-year follow-up.

Glaucoma, dementia, and the "precipice of care": transitions between states of medication adherence.

Purpose: "She wouldn't remember. Even when I go through, and she's decided to go to bed, I'll say I'll come and do her drops. If I didn't say that, they wouldn't be done.

Developing standards for the development of glaucoma virtual clinics using a modified Delphi approach.

Purpose: To obtain consensus opinion for the development of a standards framework for the development and implementation of virtual clinics for glaucoma monitoring in the UK using a modified Delphi methodology.

Methods: A modified Delphi technique was used that involved sampling members of the UK Glaucoma and Eire Society (UKEGS). The first round scored the strength of agreement to a series of standards statements using a 9-point Likert scale.

A study to assess the feasibility of undertaking a randomized controlled trial of adherence with eye drops in glaucoma patients.

Background: Adherence with therapy could influence the progression of glaucoma and ultimately affect the onset of visual impairment in some individuals. This feasibility study evaluated the measures to be used for a future randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of group-based education on adherence with eye drops.

Methods: People diagnosed with glaucoma within the previous 12 months attending a regional ophthalmology clinic in the North West of England were recruited.