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World-class eye health centre in London named

A new, world-class centre for eye care, research, and education, opening in Camden in 2027 has been officially named. A partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and Moorfields Eye Charity, the new centre will be called...

Cancelled eye surgeries could mean permanent sight-loss, warns Fight for Sight

A survey by eye research charity Fight for Sight has found that people with sight loss fear their sight will further deteriorate during the Covid-19 pandemic, as they struggle to access treatment for their eye conditions.

Over one million estimated to have glaucoma in UK

Over one million people are estimated to currently have glaucoma in the UK, a figure projected to reach more than 1.6 million by 2060, according to a study led by Moorfields and UCL researchers. The new figures, published in the...

Home testing can help glaucoma patients, new study shows

Nearly 60,000 people in Scotland living with glaucoma could benefit from carrying out tests at home, a study funded by Sight Scotland and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has shown.

Infantile nystagmus syndrome and use of genetic testing

This review aimed to assess the clinical utility of genetic testing for individuals with infantile nystagmus syndrome. The authors define infantile nystagmus syndrome as having an onset before six months of age, binocular and conjugate. The literature search was conducted...

Unveiling Diabetes – Historical Milestones Diabetology (Frontiers in Diabetes)

For readers who may not be familiar with the history of diabetes research, this book provides an insight into the personalities that made major contributions; the recognition and honours conferred on those individuals and their respective colleagues, and the forgotten,...

Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on ophthalmology conferences

The Covid-19 pandemic encouraged the transition to telehealth and virtual platforms in ophthalmology conferences. This cross-sectional study analysed data from five US-based ophthalmology conference organisations. Conference meetings were categorised as in-person, virtual or hybrid. Data included total attendance, trainee participation,...

The College of Optometrists welcomes seven new Life Fellows, two new Honorary Fellows and a Fellow by Portfolio

The College awarded new Fellowships at the annual Diploma Ceremonies in Westminster in November 2024. The College of Optometrists has recognised the outstanding achievements and contributions of 10 individuals working in eye health by awarding new Life and Honorary Fellowships...

Biomarkers reveal how patients with glaucoma may respond to treatment

Markers in the blood that predict whether glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued loss of vision following conventional treatment have been identified by researchers at UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

The Sickle Cell Retinopathy Network is leading global change in screening and management

Sickle cell disease or disorder (SCD) is one of the most neglected health conditions in the world. A strong hypothesis is that this is because SCD affects people of African, Caribbean and other Global Majority communities and has received disproportionately...

Study reveals increase in Charles Bonnet Syndrome symptoms due to COVID-19

A study published today in BMJ Open Ophthalmology has shown the impact of COVID-19 on those already experiencing vivid hallucinations as a result of Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS).

Researchers pursue personalised pathways for glaucoma care

Researchers, funded by Glaucoma UK in partnership with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, are investigating the potential for personalised glaucoma care by mapping clinical trial data and real-word outcomes to individuals.