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Audiology and ophthalmology: A comparative perspective on diagnostics and patient care

4 December 2024 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
I’m here with Chris Gordon and Anthony Vukic from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to find out how two professions that may appear unrelated on the surface actually have a lot in common. Some of this article might surprise you....

2018/19 Ophthalmology Honours results announced

13 March 2019
Recipients of the 2018/19 Ophthalmology Honours by Bayer were recognised during a presentation held at BMA House, London.

Mask management: Dry eyes and misty glasses

22 September 2020
To mark National Eye Health Week (21-27 September), The College of Optometrists has issued advice on how to wear a mask, maintain healthy eyes and see clearly.

Most UK doctors experiencing moral distress, survey shows

10 January 2024 | healthcare professional, wellbeing, mental health, stress, NHS, waiting lists, infrastructure
Nearly four out of five (78%) family doctors across the United Kingdom are experiencing moral distress while caring for their patients.

Orbis Brings Sight-Saving Glaucoma Training to Rural Peru

19 July 2024 | charity, international, Orbis, Latin America, South America, Peru, rural, humanitarian
International eyecare charity Orbis has kicked off a five-day, on-site hospital training programme in Trujillo, Peru, to enhance the skills of local eyecare professionals in treating glaucoma.

PREVIEW: Join us at the TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference 2025!

22 January 2025 | Events, Meetings, Preview, 2025, February
The highly anticipated TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference returns this year with an impressive lineup of experts, cutting-edge technological advances, and engaging discussions that promise to strengthen the field of ophthalmology. The TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference is Trent Ophthalmic Society's flagship event, provides...

SpaMedica launches pre-reg training programme to support future generations of optometrists

18 February 2025 | ISP, independent, industry, training, education, optometry, opticians
SpaMedica is partnering with Vision Express to offer pre-registration training placements to 150 aspiring optometrists. Trainees will have the opportunity to shadow SpaMedica’s clinical teams and in-house optometrists as they treat patients with a variety of eye conditions, including cataracts...

Joint statement on improving driver vision standards across the UK

23 September 2025 | UK, optometry, AOP, standards, ABDO
UK road safety is under renewed scrutiny. As the Government prepares its new road safety strategy, we believe now is the time to modernise the UK’s approach to driving vision and make our roads safer for everyone. We welcome and...

100% Optical unveils all of the new, returning, and independent brands for 2026 exhibition

12 November 2025 | conference preview, optometry
Organisers of the UK’s largest optical event, 100% Optical, have announced the official exhibitor list which features top independents, returning names and brands that will be making their 100% Optical debut at the 2026 show. New eyewear and eyecare brands...

Crystalline keratopathy in monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

2 April 2025 | | EYE - Cornea
Monoclonal gammopathies encompass a group of plasma cell disorders characterised by the excessive production of abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulins in the bloodstream [1]. This category includes multiple myeloma, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), amyloidosis and other lymphoproliferative disorders. Monoclonal gammopathy...

Macular holes: A brief review

1 August 2017 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The classification of macular holes has been modernised by OCT findings. This is a brief review and encompasses the historical literature on macular holes. A macular hole is an anatomical discontinuation of the neurosensory retina at the centre of the...

White dot syndromes

1 September 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
It is fair to say that trainees and consultants who are not medical retina specialists are a bit scared of the so called retinal ‘white dot syndromes’. It is easy to understand why this is the case, as almost every...