News archive for 2023
Charities to launch new sight loss councils in Scotland
Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland are delighted to announce that, in partnership with the Thomas Pocklington Trust, they are launching new Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.
WATCH EPISODE 7: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission
In this episode, after shortly arriving back from working in Magdalena, Bolivia, Dave discusses five key points to finding the right patients and ensuring that they arrive at your clinic as early as possible into your campaign.
CHEC announces launch of two new treatment centres (1)
New sites in Ilford and Milton Keynes will further extend CHEC’s community-focused endoscopy and ophthalmology services across England.
NHS England launches tech trials to boost health and care connectivity
NHS organisations are being invited to take part in wireless trials to explore how cutting-edge technologies can help improve patient care.
Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before diagnosis
A team led by Siegfried Wagner and Pearse Keane of Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (and spanning UCL institutions) has identified markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson’s disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation.
AOP welcomes focus on improved patient outcomes in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report
Recommendations review legislative framework for the future delivery of pharmacy.
EyeSi Simulation: a cutting-edge training tool for doctors
As the medical field continues to evolve, so does the need for innovative and effective training methods for doctors. One such advancement in medical education is the EyeSi simulation.
Ombudsman responds to Letby verdict
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Rob Behrens, comments on the verdict in the trial of Lucy Letby.
Sight loss befriender offers 'life changing' support to Freda
Sight Scotland, Scotland’s largest sight loss organisation, is appealing for more volunteer befrienders to help battle loneliness and isolation.
"Just a ‘thank you’ would be enough", says Belfast nurse
A nurse from Belfast who had her glasses broken by a patient has been given free laser eye surgery, in a campaign to thank frontline workers.
Clinical tutor enjoys rewarding nature of volunteering
Bradford University Clinical Tutor, Benji Chandra, celebrates five years of supporting the needs of homeless people this summer.
Print refresh for leading optical journal, Optometry Today
Optometry Today (OT) rolls out its first full print refresh since 2015, launching in the August/September edition.
