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Feb/Mar 2017 Quiz

History A 40-year-old male patient presented with a right lower eyelid swelling with gradual enlargement for two months. On examination there was a large lesion apparently involving lid margin, part of palpebral conjunctiva and skin. No other local or systemic...

Headaches in ophthalmology (part 1)

Ophthalmologists see a large number of patients with headaches or facial pain in the ophthalmic outpatient clinics or in emergency clinics. Over two articles, I will discuss several causes of headaches, ocular manifestations and proposed management and referral options. It...

Retinal arteriovenous malformation

A 24-year-old Caucasian girl reported to the eye clinic with the complaint of painless decreased vision in her right eye. She had no history of infectious disease, trauma, systemic malignancy or other systemic complaint. Her best corrected visual acuity was...

Record rise in competition ratios for ophthalmology: What does this mean for the future of the ophthalmology training programme?

In this article, Adina Smith discusses factors likely to contribute to the record rise in competition ratios and the impact this may have on the future of OST. Ophthalmology specialty training (OST) is the fifth most competitive training programme in...

AOP welcomes focus on improved patient outcomes in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report

Recommendations review legislative framework for the future delivery of pharmacy.

SPOKE launches Project Four Supervision Guidance

The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has published the output of its fourth project.

Presbyopia edition of BCLA research project due to be published

A “pioneering” BCLA global consensus report will deliver evidence-based guidance to eyecare professionals on all aspects of presbyopia and its management – shaping the future of patient care for years to come.

New President and President-elect of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) announced

Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new President and President-elect for the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS). Taking over from Ms Nishani Amerasinghe, the 2025 President is Dr Andrew Tatham who is a consultant at Princess Alexandra...

Green Charter inspires the Optical Community

Green Charter – the optical community’s clear pathway for a sustainable future – attracted great interest at 100% Optical, with businesses keen to learn more about specific guidance. Launched by Opticare Innovations, the commercial arm of the OSA, the five...

ABDO opens clinical conference bookings to non-members

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is delighted to announce that bookings are now open for its 2025 clinical conference – and for the first time, non-members are invited to attend the in-person sessions. Taking place at the ABDO...

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 2 (College of Optometrists Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma) 2025

The course is designed to build up from level 1 to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients at risk of developing glaucoma. Entry requirementsPossess a minimum of a BSc(Hons) in Optometry or equivalent....

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 3 (College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma) 2025

This course is designed to build up from levels 1 and 2 to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients with established glaucoma of all types in adult patients. Entry requirementsPossess a minimum of...