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College of Optometrists urges next government to prioritise eye health

4 July 2024 | politics, election, 2024, optometry, optician, optometrist
The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Westminster government to establish optometrists as the first port of call for anyone with an eyecare issue.

CHEC expands transformative MIGS service

23 September 2024 | industry, private sector, glaucoma, MIGS, surgery, healthcare, Minimally invasive
CHEC, a community healthcare provider delivering specialist ophthalmology services on behalf of the NHS, has announced the expansion of its minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) service. MIGS is an innovative approach combining glaucoma treatment with cataract surgery, utilising advanced techniques...

Analysis of risk factors for intraocular pressure rise following insertion of fluocinolone acetonide injection in uveitic patients

1 October 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
For this study, the authors analysed the pooled data from three phase2b / 3 multi-centre randomised controlled trials carried out over three years. Included patients had undergone at least one of the following treatments: 1) systemic therapy (corticosteroid / immunosuppressant...

Simulation in ophthalmology: a pedagogic viewpoint

1 April 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
The advent of simulation technology has enhanced modern medical training. The first utilisation of simulation was in 1929 where Edward Link used this concept to develop a mechanical flight simulator [1]. Industries such as aviation, nuclear power and the military...

Ophthalmology assessment using Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

1 December 2020 | | EYE - General
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical list of attributes and skills that facilitates teachers to effectively teach, whilst concurrently enabling learners to effectively learn. It was first developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom, an educational psychologist along with a team of...

Initiatives in macular service provision

1 December 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
A report from Monitor in October 2015 identifies good practices that will realise most of the potential productivity gain in elective care available to NHS hospitals. These include: stratifying patients by risk and creating low-complexity pathways for lower-risk patients (tailoring...

CALA Homes donates white boards to help pupils at Royal Blind School

4 May 2023 | Sight Scotland, Royal Blind School, vision impairment, Children
Homebuilder Cala Homes (East) has donated £3,130 to Sight Scotland for the purchase of two white boards to aid teaching at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh.

How to write and publish a case report – tips and common pitfalls

2 August 2024 | | EYE - General
Ophthalmology is an extremely popular specialty, with the competition ratio at ST1 level entry being 10:1 in 2023 [1]. Consequently, applicants are required to achieve higher portfolio scores to remain competitive. For those considering a career in ophthalmology, two points...

BCPB chair takes on Everest challenge

1 May 2020
BCPB's Chair, Paul Hunter is climbing Mount Everest at home via his stairs during lock down to raise vital funds for the charity's blindness prevention work.

Glaucoma UK and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists announce the 2024 research award winners

1 October 2024 | research, awards, glaucoma, RCOphth, competitions, opportunities, Lisa Hill, Victoria McGilligan
Glaucoma UK and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Glaucoma UK/RCOphth Research Award. As a result of the high quality of applications received, the judging panel have awarded two projects, worth nearly...

Moorfields Education Eye emergencies for the non-ophthalmologist

4 December 2024
Ophthalmological presentations account for a significant number of cases in both general practice and accident and emergency, and prompt identification and treatment can prevent irreversible sight loss. The proportion of A&E attendances having eye problems may be as high as...

Moorfields: Eye emergencies for the non-ophthalmologist Oct

22 October 2025
Moorfields: Eye emergencies for the non-ophthalmologist