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Audiology and ophthalmology: A comparative perspective on diagnostics and patient care

4 December 2024 | Rosalyn Painter, Christopher Gordon, Anthony Vukic | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal

I’m here with Chris Gordon and Anthony Vukic from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to find out how two professions that may appear unrelated on the surface actually have a lot in common. Some of this article might surprise you....

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Roles, titles, and the healthcare scientist

2 August 2024 | Rosalyn Painter | EYE - Imaging

Within the typical eye unit, there are lots of ‘Ophth’ job titles. We as ophthalmic professionals mostly know what these titles mean, but do our patients and junior staff? During my career I have had many and varied job titles,...

An optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan of a branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).

The extended role of the specialist ophthalmic photographer

2 August 2022 | Kayleigh Parker | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

The prevalence of certain retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is projected to grow substantially over the next decades. Estimates for the projected growth in burden on eye services for diabetic retinopathy and neovascular ARMD...

RE & LE wide-field coloured images.

Screening for Sickle Cell Retinopathy (SCR): Why we do wide-field imaging, OCT/OCT-A for SCR – Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1 June 2022 | Richard Bell | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Imaging

I have been working in ophthalmology for over five years as a photographer and research co-ordinator, and it is fascinating, rewarding, and interesting to learn all about the different diseases associated with the eye. One condition that has been a...

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University of Gloucestershire launches first of its kind ophthalmic imaging degree

5 April 2022 | Clare Waite | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

Ophthalmic science is a dynamic and constantly evolving profession, with ophthalmic imagers / technicians fundamental to the smooth and efficient running of ophthalmology departments. Traditionally, as the role has developed, ophthalmic imagers have come from a variety of backgrounds, finding...

OIA 2021 Topcon competition photo - Rob Hancock, Wirrall University Teaching Hospital, Overall Winner.

The Ophthalmic Imaging Association holds successful first virtual conference

1 February 2022 | Emily Hogan | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many of the things we enjoy were postponed or cancelled, including the 2020 Ophthalmic Imaging Association (OIA) conference. The Ophthalmic Imaging Association committee began focusing on 2021 but it soon became apparent a face-to-face conference...

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A comparison of light sources in retinal imaging

1 October 2021 | Fabio Galli | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General

Before starting to talk about the light sources present in retinal imaging, it is necessary to start from the base: the light. Light is an electromagnetic wave whose smallest part is the photon (or quantum of light). A high frequency...

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Imaging papilloedema vs. pseudo-papilloedema

4 August 2021 | Victoria Cosgrove | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

Quite often, in the working week as an ophthalmic photographer, you will be given that patient with ‘swollen discs’ to image. These swollen discs could be a number of things, but mainly fall into one of two categories: papilloedema or...

Photo taken at the OIA Annual Conference 2019.

The TOPCON / OIA Imaging Competition and a brief history of ophthalmic photography

3 June 2021 | Steve Aldington | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

We hope you like and appreciate the image forming the cover of the June/July 2021 edition of Eye News. The Ophthalmic Imaging Association (OIA) was honoured to have been invited to submit a series of images from the winners of...

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The miracle of multi-professional working in modern-day eyecare

6 April 2021 | Hussein Ibrahim, Alison Richards | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General

"It’s a Tuesday morning, and I’m in the presence of one of the most mind-boggling accomplishments in human history. This thing is so astounding in its complexity and scope, it makes the Panama Canal look like a third grader’s craft...

Jacqui Kenyon, Haag-Streit UK, Lisette Bijma, Oxford Eye Emergency Department Sister, Rosalyn Painter.

Networking in ophthalmology and ophthalmic imaging

7 December 2020 | Rosalyn Painter | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

Whether virtually or in real life, networking can expand our horizons. Rosalyn Painter takes a look at how it has influenced her own career. It is easy to forget the importance of networking, especially in the current climate; as imagers...

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