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Vision on the line: Managing orbital trauma in a 30-year-old surgeon after a football injury

2 June 2025 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Orbit
Blunt orbital trauma is a common consequence of sports injuries. Although retrobulbar haemorrhage is frequently associated with orbital compartment syndrome (OCS), the severity of clinical signs can outweigh imaging findings. Early recognition and intervention, such as lateral canthotomy and cantholysis...

How good does my vision have to be to drive this thing? Visual standards for various occupations

2 August 2022 | | EYE - General
We can all picture that moment in clinic: you are about to tell someone that they’re no longer legally able to drive, ready to deploy our ‘breaking bad news’ techniques. For some patients this may have been expected, or they...

In the blink of an eye

3 April 2026 | | EYE - General
In this case report series, the author examines the incidence of ocular injuries sustained during game shooting in Scotland between 2012–2018. Precise figures for ocular injuries sustained during game shooting are not available. According to Police Scotland, there were 43,790...

The emotional impact of sight loss: New training from RNIB launched to support eyecare teams

25 June 2026 | charity, training, services
New training to give eyecare professionals all the tools to provide better emotional support to patients receiving a diagnosis of sight loss was rolled out at an event in Westminster this week. The training, developed by RNIB (Royal National Institute...

A paediatric case of central retinal artery occlusion following antibiotics and decompression surgery for orbital cellulitis

3 October 2022 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - General
Orbital cellulitis is an ophthalmic emergency that warrants urgent management in the hospital setting [1]. This occurs more frequently in the paediatric population where it is often secondary to sinus infections. Delay in treatment could result in severe complications including...

Understanding spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS): what do we know?

2 August 2022 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - General
Introduction Formerly known as visual impairment and intracranial pressure syndrome (VIIP), space-related neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS) is defined by a collection of ophthalmic and neurological findings in astronauts after long-term spaceflight [1]. Changes in the eyeball, such as hyperopic shift, during...

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: What options are there and when might they be considered?

25 March 2024 | | EYE - Glaucoma
In recent years there has been a rapid expansion in a group of operations termed ‘minimally invasive’ or ‘micro invasive’ glaucoma surgery (MIGS). These options generally offer less significant IOP reduction, but with a more favourable safety profile when compared...

Exposing hidden NHS ophthalmology follow-up waits - and how to fix them

15 July 2026
- Sponsored Content - Better data, smarter commissioning, and genuine collaboration can help prevent avoidable sight loss, says a new report commissioned by ophthalmology provider Newmedica What are the risks of ophthalmology follow-up delays for patients? Follow-up care is where...

Fight for Sight and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists invite applications for John Lee Primer Fellowships for research into sight loss

7 October 2019
In partnership with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Fight for Sight is now inviting applications for its John Lee Primer Fellowships, offering up to £60,000 to support early career ophthalmologists to undertake ground-breaking vision research.

SPOKE launches Indicative Guidance for contact lens opticians and independent prescribers

20 February 2024 | GOC, ABDO, Optometrist, education
The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has published two new Indicative Guidance documents.

How I overcame the hurdle that is the FRCOphth Part 1

1 December 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The FRCOphth Part 1 is one of the most difficult exams in ophthalmology training, with an exam pass rate of 39.6% over the last 12 months (compared to 60.8% for FRCOphth Part 2 oral [60.8%] and written [68.7%]). Stack the...

HS-UK to be authorised distributor for the Vision Engineering 3D Deep Reality Viewer

23 January 2023 | Contracts & Distributors
HS-UK is delighted to announce that it is now the authorised distributor for the Deep Reality Viewer (DRV) in the UK.