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Optometrists and ophthalmologists update their joint care vision
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have published an updated joint vision for the continued collaboration of the two professions, to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.
Using graphical illustration to predict giant cell arteritis
1 August 2019
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Giant cell arteritis, nomogram, prediction model, temporal artery biopsy
A nomogram is a chart or graph of scaled variables that facilitates the approximate computation of a mathematical function via intersecting lines. The objective of this study was to illustrate the use of a nomogram for the prediction of giant...
Computer-assisted surgery in the orbit
In this paper the authors describe the growing use of computer-assisted surgery in ophthalmology. It is already described as a powerful adjunct in neurosurgery and sinus surgery and here they describe their experience of using it for the orbit; specifically...IN FOCUS - Beyond 2020: what next for global eye health?
1 April 2020
| Peter Holland
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EYE - General
The year 2020 is a pivotal year for global eye health. It marks the conclusion of ‘VISION 2020: The Right to Sight’ which has guided action for the past two decades, and the end of the World Health Organization (WHO)...
IN FOCUS - The achievements and lasting effects of VISION 2020
1 April 2020
| Gullapalli N Rao
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EYE - General
Blindness is a major public health problem globally. The first estimate of global blindness by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1972 provided a figure of 10 to 15 million, which was considered an underestimate [1]. In 1999, an extraordinary...
Development of a modern surgical simulation suite to promote safer ophthalmic surgical training
5 August 2020
| David Lockington
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EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Orbit, EYE - General
For trainees, having access to surgical simulation equipment is more important than ever. The authors describe the creation of a bespoke teaching and training suite in Glasgow to help trainees develop their skills and promote surgical excellence. Simulation has become...
Retinoblastoma – the challenges of a rare cancer and the role of international partnerships
4 October 2023
| Richard Bowman, Mattan Arazi, Aniruddh Heroor, Kahaki Kimani, M Ashwin Reddy, Ido Didi Fabian, Swathi Kaliki
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EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
Introduction: the global challenge The global burden of retinoblastoma (Rb) is one in 15,000-18,000 live births, which equates to 8000 new cases worldwide each year. The global disparities in Rb outcome represent a paradigm of health inequality worldwide [1]. In...
Problems in Periorbital Surgery: A Repair Manual
This is a multi-author textbook directed at oculoplastic and plastic surgeons carrying out and managing aesthetic eyelid surgery. The authors are well-known and commonly cite their mentor, Clinton (“Sonny”) McCord as the main inspiration behind the textbook. Each section contains...Practice tips: Directions in cataract surgery services and preventing postcataract endophthalmitis
Future directions in the delivery of high quality cataract surgery services and approved intracameral prophylactic approaches to lowering the risk of postcataract infective endophthalmitis were debated by consultant ophthalmic surgeons in a recent London seminar, held at the Royal Society...Strengthening diabetic retinopathy services in Nigeria through DR-NET – from grass roots to national policy development
3 August 2023
| Oteri Okolo, Dennis Nkanga, Hannah Faal, Marcia Zondervan, Covadonga Bascaran
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EYE - General
This is the third article in a series (see Part 1 and Part 2) reflecting on how shared learning via networks of UK and international eye health professionals is contributing to reducing unnecessary blindness in Nigeria. Earlier articles focused on...
Optical practices to continue to provide urgent and essential care
25 March 2020
The UK Government has now published further guidance clarifying that opticians are exempt from the general requirement for retail businesses and premises to close.
Optical practices may therefore continue to provide urgent and essential eye care to the extent that they can, including remote care, while managing COVID-19 risk to keep patients, staff and the public as safe as possible.
Good news: new study links moderate wine consumption to lower risk of cataract surgery
31 March 2021
An observational study published today in Ophthalmology (the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology) indicates that low to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of requiring surgery for cataracts, although the nature of the study means it does not definitively prove a direct causal effect.
