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Treatment of vertical diplopia in the reading position

This paper describes the use of slab-off prisms for the treatment of vertical diplopia in the reading position. The following data were collected: main symptom complaint, visual acuity, refractive error, binocular vision including sensory fusion and stereoacuity, alternating cover test...

The Lily Foundation celebrates approval of first ever mitochondrial disease treatment by NICE

The Lily Foundation, the UK’s leading mitochondrial disease charity, is today celebrating a landmark achievement in the fight against the disease – the first ever treatment for a mitochondrial condition has been approved for use on the NHS in England....

Birmingham Neuro-Ophthalmology: The Birmingham Afferent Course

Objective: The aim is to review the physiology and the pathology of optic nerve disorders. The course is aimed at ophthalmologists, neurologists and orthoptists of all grades. It will be of value to those preparing for exams or refreshing their...

Alternative diagnosis in cases of poor response to amblyopia therapy

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of coexistent ocular pathology and identify / describe the factors that contribute to undiagnosed alternate diagnosis and / or co-existent pathology at initial presentation in patients referred as potentially amblyopic....

Birmingham Neuro-Ophthalmology Afferent course 2026

Objective: the aim is to review the physiology and the pathology of optic nerve disorders.

Stromal cell alignment in damaged cornea

Stromal keratocytes are responsible for wound healing in the cornea following damage. Keratocytes at the site of injury become activated and differentiate to myofibroblasts which secrete extracellular matrix (ECM) to close the wound, a response mediated by transforming growth factor...

Moorfields: Joint Ocular Oncology and Vitreo Retinal Symposium for Nurses and Ophthalmic Health Care Professionals

Following the success in 2024 of our first Joint Ocular Oncology and Vitreo Retinal Symposium for Nurses and Ophthalmic Health Care Professionals, we are delighted to announce that the symposium will take place again on 15 November 2025. This unique...

The results of the last survey Dec23

*Please be aware that this data does not form part of a peer reviewed research study. The information therein should not be relied upon for clinical purposes but instead used as a guide for clinical practice and reflection. Hopefully by...

What's trending Jun/Jul 2023

A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #whoopigoldberg #presbyopia #bionic Whoopi Goldberg made a name for herself in blockbusters such as the Oscar-winning Ghost and Sister Act. She...

RSM: Squint Forum

This year’s meeting will be split into two parts. We will first examine the medical and surgical (strabismus and non-strabismus) management of thyroid eye disease. Afterward, we will look into the orbit and beyond – exploring trauma related to sinuses,...

UK Eye Genetics Group (UK-EGG) 2024

by Mohammed Aslam, FY 3 Doctor, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Founded in 2002, the UK EGG provides a hub to share knowledge on inherited eye disease and train the next generation of clinicians and scientists. This year’s...

A closed angle seldom comes alone

Case report An 89-year-old lady with dementia was referred to me out of hours by her GP with a few days history of an angry looking left eye for suspected elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). I discovered that this lady first...