The gift of family
3 February 2023
| David Lockington
“Your kids look just like you!” is an oft-heard phrase at family gatherings. Setting aside the obvious explanation of basic genetics, similarities and recurrent character traits are well recognised within a family unit. Shared positive mutual experiences shape these attitudes...
Sonya sets her sights on career thanks to apprenticeship
3 February 2023
It takes commitment and hard work to move to a different country and start a new career but thanks to apprenticeship opportunities supported by Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH), Sonya Chavdarova has done just that.
Professor Roy Taylor awarded MBE for services to diabetes research
20 January 2023
Congratulations to Diabetes UK-funded researcher Professor Roy Taylor, who has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list, recognising his world-leading work in diabetes research.
Coming soon: The Eye Views Podcast
18 January 2023
| Chris Henson
Released in conjunction with The University of Edinburgh, the podcast will be available to listen and download on 16 February 2023.
Medical Ophthalmological Society (MOSUK) Meeting: 22 March 2023
11 January 2023
| Nima John Ghadiri
This year’s meeting takes place on 22 March 2023, and showcases the interdisciplinary breadth of medical ophthalmology.
VisionSpring’s screening methodology is adopted by the World Health Organisation to increase global access to reading glasses
9 January 2023
By endorsing the training of health workers and nurses to identify blurry near vision and dispense reading glasses, the WHO’s new training program is helping solve this billion person issue.
Archery enthusiast’s sight is back on target following ‘life-changing’ eye surgery for cataracts
16 December 2022
Retired bus driver and keen archer Roger Kent is feeling grateful for his improved quality of life after undergoing successful cataract surgery at Freedom Vision in Bolton.
New partnership to prevent unnecessary sight loss
13 December 2022
Sight loss charity the Macular Society has announced a new partnership with OcuPlan, a service designed to give patients with long-term eye conditions such as macular disease affordable access to specialist care to prevent unnecessary sight loss.
British Blind Sport calls for Voluntary Classifiers for visually impaired athletes
13 December 2022
| Chris Henson
British Blind Sport (BBS) is seeking voluntary classifiers to aid in offering sight classifications for adults and children. BBS, which helps blind and partially sighted people lead active lives and engage and play sports, works with people at all levels,...
Clear sight is ‘revelation’ for Yaxley resident following ‘life-changing’ surgery
9 December 2022
Retiree Steve Low has rekindled his love for photography.
Dr Sohaib Rufai awarded European Award in Medicine for Ophthalmology
6 December 2022
Dr Sohaib Rufai has been awarded the 2022 European Award in Medicine for Ophthalmology. He led the world’s first study using handheld OCT to predict future vision in infantile nystagmus.
Tough gig
1 December 2022
‘The times they are a-changin’. The words of this Dylan classic resonate down the decades, and in the light of recent events, speak eloquently to life in 2022. It feels like a lifetime of change has passed since the Eye...
