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Should points for simulated surgery be removed from the ophthalmology ST1 evidence folder?

2 April 2025 | | EYE - General
The benefits of the Eyesi surgical simulator by Haag-Streit UK for early career ophthalmology speciality trainees are well-established, allowing for the practice of cataract and vitreoretinal surgery in a controlled, risk-free environment. Whilst the Eyesi is an invaluable resource for...
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Higher risk of poor functional outcome in the presence of visual deficits post-stroke

4 October 2023 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
The authors present a retrospective case review with the aim of reporting the disability outcomes of individuals 90-days post stroke with and without visual deficits. The Houston Methodist Hospital Outcomes-based Prospective Endpoints in Stroke (HOPES) Registry was used as the...

Developments in oculoplastic surgery

1 June 2018 | | EYE - Oculoplastic
A study of NHS practice demonstrated significant patient-reported quality-of-life improvements from commonly performed oculoplastic operations: entropion repair, ectropion repair, ptosis repair and dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR) [1]. In recent years, surgical and non-surgical approaches to functional and aesthetic oculoplastic surgery have advanced...

Forward looking practices to plan for 5 years at 100% Optical

26 January 2024
The OSA is urging practices to adopt a forward-thinking approach and to make investment decisions for a five-year business plan, as the industry and profession meet at 100% Optical 24-26 February.

World-first artificial intelligence foundation model for eye care to supercharge global efforts to prevent blindness

22 September 2023 | oculomics, AI, moorfields, big data, RETFound, ChatGPT, UCL, artificial intelligence
Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that has the potential to not only identify sight-threatening eye diseases but also predict general health, including heart attacks, stroke and Parkinson’s disease.

Artificial intelligence in eyecare: how do we ensure new technologies truly benefit our patients?

3 April 2023 | | EYE - General
From monitoring patients with heart disease to improving the early diagnosis of cancer, artificial intelligence (AI) using deep learning techniques is already employed in many different healthcare specialties [1]. In the eyecare field, AI technologies have been used to analyse...

The College of Optometrists launches its manifesto for eyecare in Scotland: building on success

9 March 2026 | optometry, allied professions, services
As Scotland marks 20 years since it became the only UK nation to introduce free NHS-funded eye examinations for people of all ages in 2006, The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Scottish Government to continue leading the...

The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists launch new joint vision for delivering eye care services across the UK

26 July 2021
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) continue to review the ongoing impact of the pandemic on eye services across primary and secondary care.

Greater awareness of children’s vision care is urged by the profession

9 April 2025 | paediatric, children, teenagers, patient stories, survey, Questionnaire, optometry, needs
Greater attention needs to be given to children’s vision, believes the profession, as a recent survey by Mumsnet reveals that visits to the optometrist are lower down the agenda than dental visits. It found that 9% of parents saw no...

Pupils at a South Lanarkshire school experienced the challenges voters with sight loss face when casting their ballots

27 November 2023 | RNIB, youth forum, democracy, politics, elections, education, school
The mock election, which was held at Uddingston Grammar School on Friday 24 November, was organised by RNIB Scotland, in collaboration with South Lanarkshire Council and Haggeye, RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum.

A glossary

5 October 2020 | | EYE - General
After a week on call grading what feels like 13 billion referrals I decided it might be useful to come up with a glossary that might help other people in some way to decipher the true meaning behind every repetitive...

The results of the last survey Oct24

3 October 2024 | | EYE - Glaucoma
*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. The sample...