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COMPlog – Electronic visual lane software

4 February 2021 | | EYE - General
COMPlog is software designed to replace physical Snellen and LogMAR charts. We have been using COMPlog since 2017 in the unit where I work. Some readers may find our experience, and reasons for choosing this product, interesting. This article is...

Strange Sequelae Succeeding ‘Surfer’s Eye’

1 February 2014 |
Ophthalmologists in the UK are relatively infrequently faced with a patient requesting surgery for a pterygium. This condition is more common where ultraviolet exposure is greater, especially if coupled with activities associated with ocular surface irritation. For this reason, a...

A week in the world of ophthalmology: A reflective journey at New Cross Hospital

3 October 2024 | | EYE - General
Embarking on a taster week in ophthalmology at New Cross Hospital was a decision fuelled by the desire to delve into the intricacies of this unique specialty, which blends surgical and medical traits. For foundation doctors, a taster week is...

Use of off-the-shelf magnifying glasses as a cost-effective alternative for surgical loupes

3 February 2023 | | EYE - General
Surgical loupes are an integral part of ophthalmic surgery on the ocular surface and in the periocular area. Available in different magnifications, they provide a clear view of the field of surgery which can greatly assist in identifying fine structures...

Exciting opportunities for ophthalmic work in Victoria, Australia – consider moving ‘down under’

27 July 2023 | Recruitment & Personnel
Opportunity: We are looking to expand our growing practice of four ophthalmologists.

Perioperative nursing considerations for ocular patients on GLP-1 and SGLT2 inhibitor medications

5 October 2026 | | EYE - General
New antihyperglycaemic drugs are now increasingly used to treat individuals with and without diabetes mellitus to reduce their cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality [1]. These include glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and sodium-glucosecotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor...

Malignant hypertension presenting as bilateral optic disc swelling detected during diabetic retinal screening

5 October 2026 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
A 48-year-old woman was referred from the diabetic retinopathy screening programme to the eye casualty service following the incidental finding of bilateral optic disc swelling. Mild background diabetic retinopathy was present, and she was otherwise initially asymptomatic. Due to concern...

Ophthalmology Foundation: a promising new beginning

3 June 2021 | | EYE - General
The world’s leaders in ophthalmology have created the new Ophthalmology Foundation, to make prevention of blindness and maintenance of high quality vision accessible to people of all nations. Board of Directors President David EI Pyott explains their vision for the...

Ophthalmology in Bangladesh

5 August 2020 | | EYE - General
Imaging Specialist Hayley Coates steps outside her comfort zone to experience ophthalmology in a resource-poor setting. As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, Bangladesh also has one of the highest rates of preventable blindness, worldwide. It...

University of Gloucestershire launches first of its kind ophthalmic imaging degree

5 April 2022 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
Ophthalmic science is a dynamic and constantly evolving profession, with ophthalmic imagers / technicians fundamental to the smooth and efficient running of ophthalmology departments. Traditionally, as the role has developed, ophthalmic imagers have come from a variety of backgrounds, finding...

What's trending Oct/Nov 2025

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #AlienEarth #TheEye One of the best shows to recently start streaming is, in my opinion, Alien: Earth. The cosmic horror of...

Beyond vision loss: Why doctors should know about Charles Bonnet Syndrome

19 January 2026 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Over 250 years have passed since Charles Bonnet’s seminal essay, in which he described the symptoms of the syndrome that now takes his name [1]. Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) describes the occurrence of visual hallucinations in people with significant visual...