Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide a multivariate segmentation model the older consumer market, utilising variables based on major dimensions ageing, and behavioural previously shown be pertinent adults in gerontology marketing literature. Design/methodology/approach A self‐complete questionnaire was administered an age‐based quota sample 650 consumers (aged 50‐79) UK. Using age behaviour variables, cluster analysis performed. clusters were then profiled using ANOVA,...

Abstract Although the importance of older consumers to marketers is well documented, there exists a relative paucity U.K.‐based empirical studies into perceptions and values these consumers. This first study investigate relationship between age, cognitive aged 50 79 years ( n = 650). Results confirm that by combining age with List Values, much richer insights 50+ market can be gained. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

<h3>AIMS</h3> To investigate the role of phacovitrectomy surgery without prone posture for stage 2 and 3 macular holes. <h3>METHODS</h3> A pilot study was performed on 20 patients (20 eyes) having phacoemulsification lens removal vitrectomy with 20% C₂F₆tamponade. Patients were advised to avoid lying their backs 10 days following but no other posturing instructions given. Closure rates improvement in visual acuity compared a group historical controls whom gas tamponade...

AbstractThis paper presents the results of first content analysis inclusion and portrayal older models (50+) in UK prime-time television advertising. Findings suggest that are not portrayed as stereotypically old. However, a whole, particular women, they still under-represented major roles, there is an apparent reluctance by marketers some product categories to portray at all. Additional informationNotes on contributorsPeter SimcockPeter Simcock Senior Lecturer Marketing School Management,...

To review the results of phacovitrectomy for primary retinal detachment repair in presbyopes.The outcome and complications surgery were examined a retrospective case series 93 presbyopic patients who underwent phacoemulsification vitrectomy rhegmatogenous detachment.Eighty-two (88.2%) had reattachment with single procedure. The final rate further procedures was 97.8%. Two (2.2%) whom did not occur declined after repair. All redetachments due to proliferative vitreoretinopathy. median Snellen...

ABSTRACT Little is known about the experiences of people ageing with impairments; social gerontology has largely focused on those into disability rather than disability. This paper synthesises existing knowledge to determine what deafblindness. A comprehensive literature search was undertaken between April 2013 and May 2014. The review method informed by systematic principles. total 24 references were identified for inclusion. No studies examining deafblind people's experience old age...

ABSTRACT. Purpose: To investigate the role of combined phaco‐vitrectomy surgery in management full‐thickness macular holes. Methods: Thirteen eyes with holes had phacoemulsification cataract removal and vitrectomy instillation 20% C 2 F 6 gas. Results: The mean duration prior to was 6.5 months. Eleven closed, remained opened. All patients except one an improvement visual acuity. Laser treatment performed treat retinal breaks noted intraoperatively 4 patients. Conclusion: Combined for enables...

There is a dearth of qualitative research into deafblind people’s experiences, impoverishing our understanding the phenomenon and contributing to social exclusion. As an approach which seeks amplify perspectives participants from so called ‘vulnerable groups’, interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) appears ideally suited exploring experiences population. However, one strategy for facilitating inclusion people in involvement tactile sign language interpreters, some have argued that...

Summary The aim of this paper is the retrospective comparison accelerated/hypofractionated radiotherapy regimen (AHFX) with standard fractionation (SFX) for patients early glottic carcinoma. One hundred and forty‐five T 1 –T 2 cancer between 1986 1998 were eligible. Before 1992, received 60–66 Gy in 30–33 fractions over 6–6.5 weeks 60 Co 6‐MV beams. After 52.5–55 20 4 using end‐points overall survival, laryngectomy‐free survival (LFS), loco‐regional control toxicity. two stage N 0 ; 43 ....

Journal Article Deafblind and Neglected or Deafblindness Neglected? Revisiting the Case of Beverley Lewis Get access Peter Simcock, Simcock * is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Staffordshire University currently undertaking Ph.D. studies King's College London, exploring vulnerability amongst older deafblind people. Prior to this, he worked as a social worker with D/deaf people BSL educational interpreter. His research interests include work sensory impaired adult safeguarding. Jill...

The limited research that considers people from black and minority ethnic communities' experiences of personalisation tends to focus on personal budgets rather than per se. This article provides an opportunity hear the voices Chinese backgrounds their personalisation. study used individual semi-structured interviews groups collect data physically disabled who lived in England, were aged between 18 70, received social care. Data analysed using iterative thematic approach, with early analysis...

This report describes a case of bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae , an occupational zoonotic pathogen, which was successfully treated with intravenous penicillin G followed oral linezolid. is believed to be the first E causing endophthalmitis.

AIM: To report the change in visual acuity and central macular thickness (CMT) following treatment with intravitreal aflibercept injections patients neovascular age-related degeneration (nAMD) suboptimum response to ranibizumab. METHODS: This was a retrospective study. The inclusion criteria were nAMD who responded poorly Patients then received either 3 consecutive followed by PRN or alone. Primary endpoints mean best-corrected (BCVA) CMT at 12mo. Secondary number of adverse events. RESULTS:...

The use of alpha-1a receptor antagonists (tamsulosin) is widely accepted in the treatment benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It has previously been implicated as a causative agent intra-operative floppy iris syndrome due to its effects on smooth muscle. We report case lower lid entropion that may be related patient commencing tamsulosin.A 74-year-old Caucasian man was started alpha 1-a antagonist (Tamsulosin) for hypertrophy. Eight days later, he presented ophthalmology unit with right...

A patient with keratoconus suffered two traumatic ruptures of her corneal graft wound, both which were successfully repaired restoration clarity. There also apparently unrelated episodes rejection. The endothelium was monitored by specular microscopy during this period. Our findings suggest that the insult to a transplanted cornea from an episode rejection may be greater than wound rupture.