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The ROP Network: a south-south collaboration to improve care for premature babies

4 October 2023 | Aeesha NJ Malik, Dupe Ademola-Popoola, Sucheta Kulkarni | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of the immature preterm retina and a leading cause of preventable, irreversible blindness in children. There are 15 million preterm births annually, and over 32,000 neonates became blind from ROP in 2010 [1]....

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Second sight: Ian McKinley

4 October 2023 | Peter Cackett | EYE - General

I have always been captivated by a true-life story demonstrating the human spirit of triumph over adversity. For me, one of the most memorable sportsmen overcoming an injury has always been the mountaineer Joe Simpson and his tale of survival...

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The New Zealand National Eye Centre and the land of the long white cloud

4 October 2023 | Qi Zhe (Henry) Ngoo, Bia Kim, Nazima Ali, Pui Ting Tiffany Ma, Chiya Robert Barrett | EYE - General

Located southeast of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand (Aotearoa) is home to five million culturally diverse people. Renowned for its lush nature spanning from unexplored forests to active volcanos and snow-capped mountains, New Zealand has become both...

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Where are they now?

4 October 2023 | Chinsisi Namate Nyirenda | EYE - General

The Eye News and University of Edinburgh teams last met up with Zomba-based Dr Chinsisi Namate Nyirenda, in Glasgow, May 2022, when she was a member of The Ophthalmological Society of Malawi’s delegation to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual...

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Work experience in ophthalmology as an A-Level student

5 September 2023 | Zainab Mehmood, Qasim Mansoor | EYE - General

Importance of work experience Medical schools expect applicants to understand what a career in medicine involves, which can be gained through work experience and volunteering. It is strongly recommended by the Medical Schools Council that work experience involves working in...

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Competition ratios: Is the future of ophthalmology too bright?

29 August 2023 | Bilal Khan | EYE - General

In the UK, ophthalmology is a highly competitive speciality, attracting many medical graduates keen to pursue a career in this area. However, in recent years, the competition ratios for ophthalmology ST1 training posts have increased significantly, creating a challenging environment...

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Implications of missed foreign bodies under the upper eyelid

9 August 2023 | Kamal El-Badawi | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Oculoplastic

Children aren’t the best historians. As a result, clinicians sometimes rely on the accounts of parents regarding problems. Missed foreign bodies due to poor histories or incomplete examinations may result in irreversible loss of vision. This case report shines light...

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Uveal melanoma

3 August 2023 | Mertcan Sevgi, Timothy Beckman, Paul Cauchi, Julie Connolly, Vikas Chadha | EYE - Pathology, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Imaging

Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular tumour. However, they are still rare, with an incidence of 2-8 per million [1]. The presence of a choroidal naevus is a risk factor for uveal melanoma [1]. Patients with choroidal lesions...

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My top five: Uses of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology

3 August 2023 | Bilal Khan | EYE - General

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a prominent topic of discussion within the field of ophthalmology, captivating researchers and practitioners alike. Although recent attention has been drawn to the integration of AI in ophthalmology, it’s important to recognise that AI...

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The last three patients: dermatology (Patient Three)

3 August 2023 | Jonathan Rees (Prof)

For the third and final reflection in this series (see Part 1 and Part 2), Professor Jonathan Rees recounts his experience of a patient with cancer who was failed by the NHS, and how their inadequate treatment illuminates some issues...

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Spotlight: The Community Eye Health Journal

3 August 2023 | Victor Hu, Hugh Bassett, Elmien Wolvaardt | EYE - General

In many low-income settings, where vision loss is greatest, eyecare is hampered by shortages in trained health workers. In sub-Saharan Africa, there are fewer than five ophthalmologists per million population, compared to over 70 per million in high-income countries. Eyecare...

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Navigating the retina: the nitty-gritty of slit-lamp fundus examination

3 August 2023 | Pratik Bikkannavar, Mala Subash | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal

The slit-lamp fundus examination can be a difficult and disorientating task for beginners due to the retina being viewed in a non-anatomical orientation, the small area of retina illuminated, and the counterintuitive technique of the examination. This article provides a...

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