The eye surgeon and eye physician together: the joint ophthalmic clinic
3 February 2023
| Nima John Ghadiri
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EYE - General
Since the early 19th century, physicians and surgeons have been working together in eye clinics and hospitals to bring about the best outcome for the patients. From the early Babylonian age, important advances in ophthalmic knowledge arose in a stuttered...
My Top Five: Foundation year 3 jobs for prospective ophthalmology candidates
3 February 2023
| Yarrow Scantling-Birch, Zaria Ali
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EYE - General
Ophthalmology specialist training (OST) is a fantastic career option, however, it is also a highly competitive specialty. There was a gradual rise in competition ratios in recent years: 3.24 (2019), 5.73 (2020), and 6.80 (2021) [1]. Many choose to pursue...
Use of off-the-shelf magnifying glasses as a cost-effective alternative for surgical loupes
3 February 2023
| Salman Waqar, Khalid Alkhayat
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EYE - General
Surgical loupes are an integral part of ophthalmic surgery on the ocular surface and in the periocular area. Available in different magnifications, they provide a clear view of the field of surgery which can greatly assist in identifying fine structures...
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus: a clinician’s perspective
25 January 2023
| Anitha Priya Arun Shankar, A. R. Reddy
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EYE - General
Introduction Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV). The term herpes is derived from a Greek work, herpein, which means ‘creeping’ and the word zoster means a belt or a girdle...
