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Capacity-building through the COECSA-RCOphth LINK – linking journals in a training and mentorship programme

1 December 2021 | | EYE - General
The College of Ophthalmology of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa (COECSA) [1] and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) [2] have a long-standing health partnership through the VISION 2020 LINKS Programme [3,4]. The LINK started a new project in 2019...

Understanding and confronting bacterial endophthalmitis

2 December 2019 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Abdus Samad Ansari highlights the importance of early recognition of this condition using an unusual presentation. Endophthalmitis is a medical emergency with devastating consequences. Despite adequate treatment, severe cases frequently result in permanent blindness. Endophthalmitis involves inflammation of both the...

Is patient masking leading to an increase in post-op infection after eyelid surgery?

21 October 2020 | | EYE - Oculoplastic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of facemasks or face coverings in the clinical setting has become necessary. It is important to recognise that facemasks can be a source of infection after eye surgery and consider ways to minimise...

Highlights from The RCOphth Annual Congress 2023

25 May 2023 | | RCOphth2023, live updates, birmingham, icc
Check in here for live updates and media from the RCOphth Annual Congress 2023 being held in Birmingham's ICC between 22-25 May.

Anisometropia following cataract surgery and its non-surgical treatment

1 April 2015 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
The desired result of cataract surgery is improved visual acuity without the use of spectacles. In practice most patients following initial cataract extraction are likely to be symptomatic of anisometropia giving rise to prismatic effects (anisophoria) and unequal retinal image...

Sunflower Scotland delivers aid to Ukraine

8 July 2024 | ukraine, donations, charity, humanitarian, international
Sunflower Scotland has been helping Ukraine since the second week of the war, first as volunteers and later as a registered charity.

RCOphth Research Changes Lives

13 October 2025 -14 October 2025
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Research Changes Lives

Online submissions open for NCC contact lens congress

6 September 2023 | BCLA, NCC, Research, Congress, Meetings, Events, contact lens
Online submissions for a collaborative research symposium to be held as part of Europe’s biggest eye health conference are now open.

SightCare Awards 2026 – celebrating excellence in independent optometry

7 November 2025 | meeting, optometry, conference preview
The SightCare Awards 2026 are now open for entries - and this year, they’re bigger, bolder and more prestigious than ever. Set against the stunning backdrop of Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, the SightCare Awards return in black-tie style on Sunday 26...

Optical Express invests over £3m in new Edinburgh eye clinic

23 March 2022
Angus Robertson MSP opens new eye surgery treatment clinic in Edinburgh city centre following investment of over £3m. The eye surgery treatment hub will serve Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Winner announced for the Silmo IOA International Optician of the Year Award

5 October 2023 | IOA, Jean-François Porte, Silmo, Competition, Opticians, Donald Crichton, SILMO 2024
The International Opticians Association (IOA) has announced the winner of the Silmo IOA International Optician of the Year Award. This innovative award recognises the importance of the optician in the optical business and their role in the choice of optimum products for their clientele.

The College of Optometrists appoints Chris Steele FCOptom as Clinical Editor of Acuity

24 March 2025 | The College of Optometrists, ophthalmology, Acuity, Clinical Editor, appointments, optometry
The College of Optometrists has appointed Chris Steele FCOptom, DCLP, DipOC, DipTp(IP), FBCLA as the new Clinical Editor of Acuity, the College’s award-winning professional development journal. Chris joins Acuity from his role as Consultant Hospital Optometrist and Head of Optometry...