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Results of changed treatment for retinoblastoma

1 February 2015 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
Systemic chemotherapy was adopted in Kobe in 1996. In this study the authors analyse the clinical manifestations and results of treatment for patients with retinoblastoma since then. This review is of 43 eyes of 34 patients. Those with follow-up to...

Quiz Apr/May 2023

3 April 2023 | | EYE - General
History A 76-year-old female presented at her local district general hospital with right decreased visual acuity, glare, and foreign body sensation, in addition to longer-term dry eyes. She was otherwise well. Her past medical history included hypertension. On examination: vision...

All systems go for Oriel - final approval granted to make new centre a reality

24 November 2022
Plans for Oriel, a new state-of-the-art eye care, research and education centre, have been given the green light.

Has ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ gone too far?

7 October 2025 | | Sustainability News, environment, climate change, recycling, waste
The past few decades of surgery since the ‘mad cow disease’ have been dominated by a push to switch to disposable instruments. The reason is to prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of surgical site infections – especially so with...

A short survey of the views of clinicians on the role of procedure-specific consent forms

1 October 2018 | | EYE - General
Informed consent is an ethical and legal right of every patient [1]. It is essential that patients receive clear, concise and accurate information regarding the risks, benefits and alternatives to a potential intervention. In addition to this, the patient must...

Forward-tilt technique for intraocular pressure measurement in upgaze

5 June 2020 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
The authors suggest a technique to improve the accuracy of measuring IOP in upgaze using Goldmann applanation tonometry. Graves’ ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune inflammatory condition affecting the orbit and periorbital tissues [1]. It was...

Ophthalmology elective: A reflection from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

20 October 2025 | | EYE - General
I was fortunate enough to undertake an eight-week ophthalmology elective at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, Tanzania. It was an unforgettable two months, filled with once-in-a-life-time experiences and also the opportunity to gain invaluable clinical knowledge. KCMC...

How effective is nurse-led telephone preassessment for cataract surgery?

25 July 2023 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the UK [1]. The demand for cataract surgery is projected to increase with ageing population, and the recent pandemic has further contributed to the extended waiting times in the UK....

Personalising the management of dry eye disease: TFOS DEWS III updates evidence-based recommendations

11 June 2026 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Oncology
Dry eye disease (DED) is a heterogenous condition that arises from various aetiologic factors and leads to tear film instability, ocular surface damage and neurosensory changes. Symptoms of DED include ocular dryness, burning, itching, pain and visual impairment. An evidence-based...

Management of a giant pigment epithelium detachment with transition from half- to full-dose aflibercept

2 March 2026 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This case report describes the management of a giant pigment epithelial detachment (PED) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) using half-dose aflibercept. An 80-year-old woman presented with a huge PED (maximum height 1338µm) and multiple risk factors for retinal pigment...

Centre for Sight Marks 30 Years with Ophthalmology Conference on the Future of Vision Care

12 May 2026 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries, Company Profiles
Centre for Sight is celebrating three decades at the forefront of ophthalmology with a landmark conference set to bring together some of the world’s leading eye care specialists. Titled “30 Years of Vision: Crafting the Next Decade,” the one-day, invitation-led...

A personal reflection: working at the International Centre for Eye Health from 2006–2024

3 April 2024 | | EYE - General
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been working part-time at the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) [1] since 2006. Earlier in my career, the responsibilities of work and a growing family made this merely an aspiration, and apart from...