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Diabetic retinopathy screening in Belize: a country’s journey towards reducing blindness from DR
The rise of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications is a public health concern in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Programme, managed by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by the Queen Elizabeth...
The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide, 3rd Edition
Neuro-ophthalmology, a challenging ophthalmic subspecialty, demands an understanding of neuro-anatomical pathways, nuanced examination and advanced imaging. For ophthalmology trainees, foundation doctors, neurologists and emergency clinicians, it can feel daunting to frequently encounter optic neuritis, visual field defects and cranial nerve...Development of paediatric ophthalmology services in Malawi: the VISION 2020 LINK between Blantyre and Glasgow
A VISION 2020 LINK was established in 2005 between the Lions Sight First Eye Hospital (LSFEH) in Blantyre, Malawi (part of the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital) with Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children to help to develop a paediatric ophthalmic service...Dissecting the green credentials of ophthalmology virtual clinics
Since 2006, the NHS’ long-term plans have consistently advocated and resourced telemedicine. The current 10-year plan that was announced in 2019 aimed to cut face-to-face outpatient visits by one-third by 2024, by adopting digital consultations. The NHS plan calculates that...
Scheimpflug vs. OCT in measuring corneal thickness
The authors report on the reproducibility and repeatability of corneal thickness measurements using three different Scheimpflug imaging cameras (Pentacam, Sirius and Galilei) and one Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) system (RTvue-100). The rationale for this study is that corneal thickness...The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists launch new joint vision for delivering eye care services across the UK
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) continue to review the ongoing impact of the pandemic on eye services across primary and secondary care.HASA OPTIX Certifies as a B Corporation
Premium recyclable ophthalmic instrument company HASA OPTIX announces its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp) company. In a press release, the Brussels-based scale-up confirmed its score of 109.7 points on the B Impact Assessment, in which nonprofit B Lab...
