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6.6.2020 – a celebration of international partnerships

The date 6.6.2020 was selected as a significant milestone for celebrating the achievements of the VISION LINKS Programme as part of the global ‘VISION 2020: The Right to Sight’ initiative [1]. This virtual full-day seminar included LINK partners in the...

Stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease: researching for an 
effective cure

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterised by the chronic and progressive loss of neurons, which in turn results in loss of cognitive and physical functions. The World Health Organization has estimated that the disability-adjusted life years lost from neurological disease was about...

Changing the post cataract surgery review pathway – is patient safety compromised?

Cataract surgery continues to be the most commonly performed elective surgical procedure in the UK, with an annual rate of approximately 4150/100,000 people over the age of 65 accounting for a significant proportion of the surgical workload of most ophthalmologists...

Orbis named winner of 2023 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE grant for non-profits

Orbis will work with Amazon's cloud computing arm to expand access to artificial intelligence-assisted eye screenings in Asia and Africa.

Sight loss charities appoint engagement manager to oversee launch of new sight loss councils

Sight Scotland, and Sight Scotland Veterans, in partnership with Visibility Scotland, have appointed Callum Lancashire as their new Engagement Manager to oversee the launch of Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.

Stoke Hospital commemorates fifth anniversary

CHEC marks five year milestone with community celebration.

Local campaigner with glaucoma from Manchester shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award

A man from Manchester has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of his campaigning to raise awareness of glaucoma and the importance of eye care among young people and those of East Asian heritage.

‘At risk’ corneas are more easily identified with SCORE

Risk assessment of post-LASIK corneal ectasia in refractive surgery patients is now a more exact, objective, evaluation thanks to the work of Heidelberg Engineering and a leading research partner in Paris.

RNIB’s pre-employment team wins ERSA Employability Award for tailored support

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has received an Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) award for its tailored support programme for blind and partially sighted people seeking work. Only one in four blind and partially sighted people of...

Swimming in the deep end…

I’ve always been a water baby. Bathtime in our house was like a waterpark. As a child, I was often found sitting on the bottom of the pool holding my breath or trying to swim lengths when I was told...

AI-enabled smart cane scoops award for transforming lives of people with sight loss

An AI-enabled smart cane designed to transform the lives of people with sight loss has won a prestigious international design award. The WeWALK Smart Cane was recognised by the iF International Forum Design at this year’s product design awards. The...

Shaping the future: The College of Optometrists holds AI in eyecare summit

On 2 April, The College of Optometrists brought together leading experts, patient and public involvement representatives, policymakers and eye care professionals for its AI in Eye Care Summit. The Summit served as a collaborative platform where key stakeholders discussed and...