10 MARCH 2019 • HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS Concerned about bunions?


Turn to T e Private Clinic for exclusive treatment developed by its orthopaedic surgeon with over 15 years’ experience


T e Private Clinic is excited to off er a minimally invasive bunion removal procedure that has been inspired by keyhole surgery techniques. T e bunion procedure developed


by its orthopaedic surgeon Dr Bianchi removes bunions from the foot under local anaesthesia and with no fi xa- tive devices such as screws, plates or wires. T is is completely diff erent to all other techniques. After the treatment patients are able


to walk immediately with no crutches and get back to their everyday activ- ities much quicker than after tradi- tional bunion removal surgery. T e clinic’s excellent reputation for


patient safety and satisfaction, means that your journey with T e Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound confi dence.


KAREN — BEFORE


Specialist clinics


EACH YEAR WITH A 98% SUCCESS RATE


OVER 1000 BUNIONS


TREATING


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KAREN — AFTER


I WAS ABLE TO WALK IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE OPERATION! THERE’S NO OTHER BUNION OPERATION LIKE THIS ONE – Karen


KAREN


T: 020 8023 9749 theprivateclinic.co.uk


Take a look at patient stories, frequently asked questions and ‘before and after’ photos at: theprivateclinic.co.uk/ treatments/bunion-correction-surgery-minimally-invasive


THE MICROSCOPIC IMPLANT


FOR GLAUCOMA Glaucoma can lead to sight loss – even blindness – if it’s not diagnosed and treated early.


What is glaucoma?


Around half a million people in the U.K. are currently diagnosed with glaucoma. A serious, progressive eye disease, which leſt untreated, can lead to blindness. Glaucoma usually occurs when the optic nerve is damaged by an increase in pressure of the fluid in the eye when the fluid can’t drain properly.


So, can you have glaucoma without realising it?


Yes, glaucoma is called the ‘silent thief of sight’ because there are oſten no obvious symptoms until significant damage has been done to the eye.


The less sensitive ‘peripheral vision’ – is usually the first to be affected. And it can be difficult to detect without an eye test.


How can you protect your sight?


Annual eye tests are the best way to check the health of your eyes. Free eye tests are available on the NHS if you are over 60, or, if you are over 40 and have a relative that has been diagnosed with glaucoma.


What happens if you discover you have glaucoma?


Damage to the optic nerve is permanent and irreversible, so it is really important to get the fluid pressure in the eye quickly under control. The most common treatment at the moment is prescription eye drops, which will help to either reduce the fluid production or increase the drainage of fluid from the eye. They will need to be applied up to three times a day, every day for the rest of your life, so can become hard work. Additionally, in some patients they cause uncomfortable reactions like redness, soreness and dryness.


What is Minimal Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)?


Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical techniques that can be performed under local anaesthetic, which can help control glaucoma and potentially reduce the need for eye drops.


Glaucoma laser surgery is an option – but one of the most effective MIGS options at the moment involves inserting two tiny 0.36 mm titanium iStent inject ® implants in the eye’s natural drainage pathway to help control intra-ocular eye pressure.


Is there an alternative to eye drops?


Yes, there is. Minimal Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) can help.


Is inserting stents into your eye safe?


It has an excellent safety profile and is performed by ophthalmologists. There are a significant number of studies that show its efficacy and safety1


. The devices


can be implanted during a separate surgery, or during caratact surgery, and can’t be seen once they are in place.


An international study has shown 72 % of patients who were treated with iStent inject ® no longer need to take glaucoma medication aſter 12 months2


. More than


500,000 iStent inject ® and iStent® implants have been implanted around the world to date3


.


Read more at glaukos.com/en-uk/ SPONSORED


Glaukos and iStent inject ® are registered trademarks of Glaukos Corporation.


1: Neuhann TH. Trabecular micro-bypass stent implantation during small-incision cataract surgery for open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension: Long-term results. J.Cataract Refract Surg. 2015; 41: 2664-2671 2: Voskanyan L, Garcia-Felijoo J, Belda J, Fea A, Junemann A, Baudouin C. Prospective, unmasked evaluation of the iStent inject® system for open-angle glaucoma: Synergy trial. Adv Ther. 2014;31:189-201 3: Data on file


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