Search

New YouGov data reveals that 2/3 British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times

New YouGov data reveals that two-thirds of British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times amid cross-party calls for NHS reform.

Global sight alliance declares climate emergency

In recognition of Earth Day, on 22 April 2021, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency and released a call to action for environmentally sustainable practices in the eye health sector.

New editorial coordinator joins the Eye News team

We are delighted to announce that Chris Henson will be joining the Eye News team as editorial coordinator from this week.

BCLA webinar will look at medical uses for contact lenses

A BCLA webinar will review the various indications for medical use of contact lenses and how different lens modalities work.

Vision passport to be discussed at OSA June 10 meeting

The Digital Eye Care Alliance (DECA) meeting at the OSA Summer Belfry event on June 10, is opening its doors to non-OSA members who would like to know more about the rapid advances in digital eyecare.

England and Wales Blind Golf at OSA Spring Meeting

England and Wales Blind Golf came to the OSA spring meeting to highlight the pioneering charity which champions the spirit of inclusivity for people with visual impairment. OSA members enjoyed the putting challenges while wearing specs which replicate a variety...

Register: UK Eye Genetics Group (UK-EGG) Annual Conference 2025

Save the Date – Register NOW – Call for Abstracts... This year, the meeting will be chaired by Professor Susan Downes and by Miss Samantha De Silva and hosted at St Anne’s College, in Oxford! The day will include thought...

100% Ophthalmology @100% Optical

by Samuel Verdin, Editorial Coordinator, Eye News, UK. 2025's 100% Ophthalmology, co-located within the annual 100% Optical conference, did not disappoint. From 1-3 March, my colleague Tom and I were rushing around the conference floor meeting figures from both the...

Scottish Glaucoma Symposium 2024

by Nivi Aravind, Y5 Medical Student, University of Edinburgh, UK. The 22nd Scottish Glaucoma Symposium enlivened the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh on 21 June in what was a delightful meeting of minds. The day’s programme was impeccably...

Inaugural meeting and dinner of the British Chinese Ophthalmic Society (BCOS)

by Professor Christopher Liu OBE, Founder of British Chinese Ophthalmic Society. When I was a medical student in the 80s, planning a career in ophthalmology, there were very few ophthalmologists of Chinese descent in the UK. Mr Hung Cheng was...

ANZGS Congress 2025

As Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society I am pleased to invite you to the 2025 ANZGS Congress which will be held in Perth from 14 – 16 February 2025. Following the triumph of the well-attended 2024...