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Telemedicine strategies in ophthalmology: harnessing established and emerging technologies for lasting solutions
The author considers recent progress and shares insights from leading practitioners in telemedicine applications and digital technology strategies. Amidst COVID-19 and combined mitigation and suppression measures, hospitals and clinics have responded rapidly to strengthen telemedicine strategies and virtual healthcare services...Community Eyecare Services in Northern Ireland: putting the patient at the centre, improving outcomes and maximising system resource
The UK has four healthcare systems; Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each has autonomous legislature that develops health policy, while the UK government directly runs England’s NHS. Like the other nations, Northern Ireland is continually challenged to meet the needs...Informed consent in ophthalmology care in the UK: A critical component of patient‑centred practice
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical and legal practice in healthcare, particularly in fields like ophthalmology where specialised interventions can have significant implications for a patient’s vision and quality of life. In the UK, informed consent is not merely...How to get a trainee from 0 to 600 cataracts in two years: Perspectives from the trainee and the trainer
Trainee’s perspective I remember my first day as an ST1 at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Croydon. I was in theatre for a cataract list, and the challenges were numerous. From draping to hydrating the wound, it was all completely new...Assessing the effectiveness of undergraduate ophthalmic assessments in the UK: A literature review
During 2008–2009, 300,000 patients presented to hospital emergency departments in the UK with eye conditions. This rose by nearly 200,000 over the next decade. As the population ages, the prevalence of eye disease increases [1,2]. However, the stake ophthalmology holds...Addressing diabetes-related complications in Tanzania and Eswatini: A comprehensive approach to eye and foot screening
Diabetes is rising globally, particularly in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), where healthcare systems are under resourced [1,2]. Among its complications, diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic foot disease are preventable yet frequently overlooked [3-6]. These problems often develop together due...New AOP members elected to join Hospital Optometrists Committee
The appointment of Lucy Andrews and Claire Melvin confirmed at the AOP’s Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference.Moorfields complex strabismus day
The Moorfields complex strabismus day is dedicated to developing best practice for consultants, senior fellows and senior orthoptists through the presentation and discussion of strabismus cases with key learning points emphasised. Hosted in hybrid format, the day will be chaired...
