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Typical or surprisingly uncharacteristic presentations of neuro-ophthalmic emergencies

Irrespective of geographical location or patient cohort, emergency departments are high risk locations capable of inspiring extreme anxiety and dread in patients and doctors alike. The stress multiplies when a walk-in or referred case is suspected of underlying neurological pathology....

Management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of blindness in the working-age population. Due to the worsening global epidemic of diabetes, the incidence of morbidity caused by the disease is set to increase [1]. The prevalence of diabetes in the UK...

RCOphth Annual Congress - Day 3

Follow live updates and key highlights from Day 3 of the RCOphth Annual Congress.

Ocular Pathology, 9th Edition

For anyone delving into the complex and fascinating world of ophthalmic diseases, Ocular Pathology, 9th Edition by Myron Yanoff and Joseph W Sassani is an essential companion. This book continues its 50-years legacy as a reliable resource for understanding pathophysiology,...

Sex hormones in males and females with central serous chorioretinopathy

This study was aimed to assess the role of sex hormones in male and female patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), a disease with a pronounced male predilection. Two hundred and six patients, 183 males (mean age 52, median 52,...

AI-Based devices in national screening programmes: barriers and challenges

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) may have long-term complications and is recorded as a leading cause of blindness. National DR screening programmes have effectively reduced severe visual loss by timely detection and subsequent treatment of sight-threatening proliferative DR and diabetic macular oedema....

At least 70 percent of cataract patients could benefit from toric IOL

More than two-thirds of cataract patients could benefit from toric intraocular lenses (IOL), according to findings presented at 100% Optical. Consultant ophthalmologist Nigel Kirkpatrick set out how astigmatism is a significant issue for cataract surgery patients during a main stage...

Newmedica welcomes GIRFT glaucoma guidance but calls for equitable commissioning to protect patient access

Newmedica has welcomed the publication of NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Best Practice Guidance for Glaucoma Services, recognising it as an important step toward improving consistency and outcomes for patients across England. The guidance’s emphasis on patient...

Eye News to host educational day focused on AI and new technology

We’re delighted to announce that we will be hosting a symposium again next year as part of Eyecare 2020.

Entries open for SOC e-poster competition

The Scottish Ophthalmological Club meeting will take place on 24 February.

SOC welcomes registrations and poster submissions for September meeting

The theme of the Scottish Ophthalmological Club spring meeting on 23 September is ‘Post COVID – The Best of Times and The Worst of Times', featuring eminent speakers on a range of topics.

The University of Edinburgh - Supporting Future Leaders in Ophthalmology

The University of Edinburgh announce plan to award twelve scholarships this summer for successful international applicants to their Master of Surgery (ChM) in Clinical Ophthalmology programme. Deadline for application closes 15th June.