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Fiona Anderson, dispensing optician, takes office as Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

Dispensing Optician Fiona Anderson was installed this week as Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. Fiona is much in demand around the world as a practical examiner and speaker. She is a Past President of both her own...

50 Studies Every Ophthalmologist Should Know

This book features a compilation of 50 important clinical studies that have left a profound impact on the current clinical practice of ophthalmology. From the 1980 botulinum toxin injection study by AB Scott to the United Kingdom Glaucoma Treatment Study...

Medical malpractice in uveitis: a review of clinical entities and outcomes

This paper presents a retrospective review of malpractice verdicts, rulings and settlements in the United States. Twenty-five cases of uveitis-related litigation spanning 1971-2014 were identified from the database representing 2.3% of all cases. Forty-eight percent of the cases were infectious....

The challenges of rural optometry and how independent prescribing has helped

Why move from a busy professional independent Aberdeen optometry practice over 200 miles to one of the most remote places in the United Kingdom? I could talk about the professional challenge of supporting a rural community, or the chance to...

iPrepBuddy: FRCOphth Part 2 Oral Case Based Webinar

Come join for a free webinar (interactive) helping you prepare for some of the more difficult scenarios that could come up in your FRCOphth part 2 oral/viva exam. We will spend the hour tackling practical tips, and helping you practice...

Ophthalmologist wanted, Queensland, Australia

The Moreton Eye Group is a long established busy Ophthalmology practice based in North Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.

ABDO updates Level 2 Child Safeguarding with Ofqual accreditation

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has launched an updated ABDO CPD Child Safeguarding Level 2 course this month, accredited by Ofqual. The qualification is designed to enhance professionals’ understanding and implementation of child safeguarding practices within the optical...

Cornea teaching techniques: one cornea donor tissue for two purposes

There is a national shortage in the UK in corneal graft material [1,2]. The majority (69%) of corneal transplants in the UK are partial thickness, with 35% being Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) [2]. During the preparation of the donor...

Clinical Observation Days Pave Way for Next Generation of Optometrists

Optometry students at Glasgow Caledonian University have taken part in a series of clinical observation days at one of the UK’s leading eye surgery clinics, as part of a new programme giving student optometrists experience of modern day surgical practice.

Sustainability in ophthalmology and healthcare: An overview

Finally, even staunch sceptics are coming around to recognising that climate change is real and that we should do something about it. But how proximal the threat is and at what pace change has to happen is not universally agreed...

Newmedica: Expect the unexpected: post-operative complications in cataract surgery

This provider-led peer review will focus on navigating post-operative complications in cataract surgery. While the risk of complications is low, understanding how to assess, diagnose, and manage them is essential for optometrists involved in post-operative care. This session will provide...