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OBITUARY: A short tribute to Mike Sanders, Neuro-ophthalmologist

3 October 2022 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Mike Sanders was Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist at St Thomas’ Hospital and the National Hospital, Queen Square in London, 1969 to 1999. He passed away on 25 July of this year. Over this 30-year period he had huge influence over the evolution...

Exciting opportunities for ophthalmic surgeons with the UK and Europe’s leading private provider of cataract surgery, lens replacement surgery and laser eye surgery

17 July 2023 | Recruitment & Personnel
At Optical Express we are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. For over 30 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care.

Designing ophthalmology services - Part 1: How do we address the queues in a clinic?

23 January 2020 | | EYE - General
This first of a three-part series shows how systems engineering can be used to correctly diagnose and address the causes of delays in a clinic. The second article, which will be featured in the April/May 2020 issue, describes how to...

The Scottish Government Scholarship in Ophthalmology: just a few weeks left to apply!

7 July 2021
A number of scholarships are available for eye healthcare professionals working in Scotland who have been accepted for admission to the online MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology programme in academic year 2021-2022, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government.

RNIB puts vital eyecare support in place across Hertfordshire and West Essex

24 September 2025 | charity, ECLO, patient stories, RNIB
Patients with eye conditions across Hertfordshire and West Essex now have access to vital emotional and practical support as The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has employed three specialist officers at hospital eye clinics across the region. The...

The results of the last survey Dec24

4 December 2024 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Cataract
This edition’s survey results are fascinating. They focus more on your impressions and views rather than on the facts of your clinical practice. Effectively I asked you to take the role of an expert and comment on the cases I...

Eye testing at home – developing an app for measuring vision

5 October 2020 | | EYE - General
COVID-19 has made home vision monitoring a necessity. Stephanie Campbell shares how her idea for a vision testing app that would engage patients became a reality. Months before COVID-19 first began to mutate to its human host, there was a...

Scope Eyecare Announces Winners of Independent Prescriber Bursary Awards 2022

2 August 2022
Three winners announced among 70 applicants.

BCLA announces industry specialist as new chair

3 October 2023 | BCLA, Dave Webley, BCLA Clear, Appointments, Industry
An optometrist with more than 20 years’ experience of working in the eyecare industry has been unveiled as the new chair of the BCLA.

CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at Sheffield hospital

24 October 2023 | NHS, CHEC, waiting times, Cataract surgery, new hospitals
Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.

1/3 UK considering laser eye surgery but majority unaware it's non-reversible and affects night vision

27 October 2023 | Vik Sharma, London Ophthalmology Centre, LASIK
National eye health survey shows a third of UK are considering laser eye surgery but vast majority are unaware it is non-reversible and how it can affect night vision.

Warrington welcomes new ophthalmology hospital

20 December 2023 | CHEC, Pheonix House, community services, ophthalmology, Jose Bailey
CHEC’s new centrally located centre set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.