Although we have always received a steady stream of feedback from readers, contributors and industry, never have we been bombarded by so many compliments in such a short space of time as at two recent conferences.

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Sometimes I sit back and think about how this magazine has evolved over the years and, on a more regular basis, I think about where we can go from here.

In technological terms, when a word is prefixed by 'micro' you come to expect that word to signify some form of technological innovation or advance. In ophthalmology, the word 'microincision' represents significant advancement, particularly in the fields of cataract and vitreoretinal surgery.

The lack of public knowledge about glaucoma surprises me. Although pretty much everybody has heard of it, little is generally known other than the fact that it affects the eye.

I recently attended a party where I was drawn into a conversation by some people who had one thing in common – LASIK. Somebody amongst the group had undergone the procedure six years ago (incidentally, that was my sister) whilst another underwent wavefront-guided LASIK just weeks prior. Each of the four people had a story to tell about their experience with the procedure but, overall, each claimed they were happy with the end result.

Tempted?

When we launched Ophthalmology Times Europe (OTE) two years ago, our aim was always to provide a forum for ophthalmologists to communicate their knowledge, discoveries, experience and opinions. This aim has not changed. However, with the industry evolving at such a dramatic rate, it is difficult to convey the views and opinions of everyone who wants to be heard in our print publication. Help is at hand.

Welcome to the October issue of OTE and the second anniversary edition of our magazine. Two years ago this month saw the first issue of OTE hit desks across Europe.