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Blind: Chris McCausland

In the busy, stressful lives that many of us lead, a good way to unwind in the evenings is to watch one of the celebrity panel TV shows such as Would I Lie To You? or Have I Got News...

The increasing privatisation of ophthalmology: How has and how will it affect resident doctors?

It’s well known that the rising number of private ophthalmology providers in the UK have continued to increase their market share in providing various services. Referrals from NHS trusts have continued to increase with nearly 60% of cataract operations being...

The Ophthalmic Study Guide for Nurses and Health Professionals (2nd edition)

In the last decade, care provision in ophthalmology has changed dramatically. Due to increasing demands on the service, the roles of nurses and other healthcare professionals have expanded to encompass work that was traditionally carried out by doctors. This model...

Ocular Telehealth: A Practical Guide, 1st Edition

Ocular Telehealth: A Practical Guide is in its first edition, which is great considering the recent adjustments to practical medical delivery that the COVID-19 pandemic has mandated. Overall, this book is well written in a structured format defining the uses...

EDTA chelation for band keratopathy

The authors describe a retrospective analysis of 89 eyes from 72 patients who underwent ethlenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) chelation for band keratopathy. The ratio of R:L eye was 41:48. The mean age was 71 years (range 18-93 years). Thirty-two out...

Oculofacial plastic surgery – is antibiotic prophylaxis required?

This is a randomised, controlled, unmasked clinical trial evaluating whether topical antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the rate of infection after oculofacial plastic surgery compared to a non-antibiotic ointment. A total of 401 participants over the age of 18 were recruited, with...

Darren Hargreaves joins Sense Medical as Clinical Solutions Director

Sense Medical Ltd welcomes the new appointment of Darren Hargreaves as Clinical Solutions Director.

In conversation with The Ophthalmological Society of Malawi

Eye News spoke to the Ophthalmological Society of Malawi about their plans for their Congress in September, what they have learned at the RCOphth, and the impact of the Vision2020 LINKS programme.

In conversation with Professor Harminder Dua

We spoke to Professor Harminder Dua about his highlights from the first day of the RCOphth Annual Congress 2022, and he discussed his excitement for the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress taking place 4-6 July.

In conversation with Dr Hazel Shillingford-Ricketts

We spoke to Dr Hazel Shillingford-Ricketts about the work of Vision 2020 LINKS and treatments in diabetic retinopathy.

In conversation with Niven Smith

Eye News spoke to Niven Smith about Glaukos, exciting products and developments, and how they plan to innovate.

In conversation with Denize Atan (UK-EGG)

We spoke to Denize Atan, co-president of the UK Eye Genetics Group, about their upcoming meeting in June, and her recent session entitled ‘Neuro-ophthalmology Nightmares’.