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The most frequent complaints and claims in ophthalmology – a Medical Protection Society (MPS) analysis
4 December 2018
| John Jolly, Pallavi Bradshaw
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EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
The authors look at the reasons behind medico-legal cases reported to MPS and share key learning points. Complications following ophthalmology surgery are rare, however, medico-legal cases are not uncommon due to the significant impact they can have on patients’ lifestyles....
Greater awareness of children’s vision care is urged by the profession
9 April 2025
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paediatric, children, teenagers, patient stories, survey, Questionnaire, optometry, needs
Greater attention needs to be given to children’s vision, believes the profession, as a recent survey by Mumsnet reveals that visits to the optometrist are lower down the agenda than dental visits. It found that 9% of parents saw no...
Insights in resistant diabetic macular oedema
5 August 2022
| Sofia Rokerya
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This article gives a bird’s eye review of the different modalities for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME). The debut of anti-VEGFs has brought a paradigm shift in DME management. This treatment has now become a major breakthrough in...
Troubleshooting in LASIK
Contemporary laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is safe and effective. It remains the dominant intervention in routine refractive surgery for a good reason: predictable results, rapid visual recovery, and relatively simple strategies for revision treatment. Over 95% of patients are...The management of chronic central serous chorioretinopathy
1 February 2017
| Marten E Brelen
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a common retinal disease characterised by one or more serous neurosensory detachments. Patients present with acute onset blurring of vision, metamorphopsia and / or central scotomas. The condition is six times more common in men...
The Moorfields and UCL Laser course for ophthalmologists
6 November 2024
Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology are delighted to present this new laser course for ophthalmologists. This full day course will be delivered by Moorfields consultants and senior clinicians. It is designed to enhance both theoretical knowledge and...
The National Treatment Centre-Highland
8 September 2023
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National Treatment Centre-Highland, Andy Pyott, Scotland, Eyecare, Raigmore, NHS Highland
The National Treatment Centre-Highland opened its doors to patients in April 2023. At a cost of £48 million this represented a significant investment by the Scottish Government for the provision of modern eye care for the North of Scotland.
Global attention was on the importance of children’s eye health during World Sight Day
21 October 2024
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WSD24, charity, international, IAPB, statistics, paediatric, children, world sight day
Over one million pairs of young eyes tested for World Sight Day. IAPB Global Ambassador, HRH Duchess of Edinburgh, reads Specs for Rex on CBeebies Bedtime Story to commemorate World Sight Day. IAPB, in collaboration with the Seva Foundation, releases...
Andy Biart joins Carleton Optical as Surgical Business Manager, South
28 March 2023
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Recruitment & Personnel
Carleton are pleased to welcome Andy Biart to their surgical team.
My Top Five - Social movements changing eyecare awareness
2 April 2025
| U Leo Chanda, Vartika Garg
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EYE - General
Throughout recent years, the rise of the digital age has allowed for social movements to receive far greater awareness than was ever deemed possible. As a result, significant attention has been drawn towards initiatives focusing on a range of health...