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Dumfries and Galloway teen thrives as volunteer after sight loss

19 August 2024 | volunteering, champion, RNIB, patient stories, #iwill

At just 18, Finlay Anderson has already achieved so much. Preparing to embark on a new academic journey at the University of Edinburgh to study Law, Finlay’s path has been paved with dedication to advocacy and volunteerism, which he began navigating from a young age after losing his sight.

From dry eyes to glaucoma: How the menopause impacts your eyes and what to do about it, according to an optician

25 October 2024 | menopause, dry eye, eye drops, Nimmi Mistry, WMD2024, cornea, glaucoma, cataracts, oestrogen, Vision Direct, opticians, optometry

Menopause, much like entering puberty, comes with hormonal disruptions that change a woman's body and behaviour. Some of the first visible side effects are hot flushes, weight gain, and acne, accompanied by behavioural symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, and brain...

The REAL Clinic: a dual-purpose model

2 February 2024 | Naveen Cavale, Robbie Walker | EYE - General

Naveen and Robbie discuss the benefits that come with a clinic offering both ophthalmic and plastic / cosmetic surgery services at REAL, a purpose-built clinic near Battersea Power Station, South London. Not unlike plastics / cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology is changing....

Ophthalmology elective: A reflection from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

20 October 2025 | Neelima Menon | EYE - General

I was fortunate enough to undertake an eight-week ophthalmology elective at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, Tanzania. It was an unforgettable two months, filled with once-in-a-life-time experiences and also the opportunity to gain invaluable clinical knowledge. KCMC...

Pioneering eye device restores reading vision to blind eyes

3 November 2025 | AMD, geographic atrophy, artificial intelligence, implant, vitrectomy

A pivotal European clinical trial of a new electronic eye implant has seen remarkable results. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed 84% of participants were able to read letters, numbers and words using prosthetic vision...

Making sense of the orthoptic assessment

1 April 2020 | Joe Smith | EYE - Cataract

Following the Specialty Trainee article on this topic in the February/March 2020 issue, Joe Smith provides a more detailed breakdown of the orthoptic report. Orthoptists investigate, diagnose and manage a wide variety of patients with varying problems. In this article,...

“Steel True, Blade Straight”

1 October 2019 | Steven Kerr | EYE - General

Steven Kerr of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh explores the medical career of Arthur Conan Doyle, his relationship with his mentor Joseph Bell and his fascination with ophthalmology. Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh on the...

COVID-19 and the eye: a review of ocular involvement and protective strategies

1 June 2020 | Sohaib Rufai | EYE - General

A lot of attention has been placed on the use of face coverings to limit COVID-19 transmission, but there has been less focus on ocular involvement and ocular protection strategies. The author reviews the literature and discusses possible solutions. The...

The Ophthalmic Imaging Association holds successful first virtual conference

1 February 2022 | Emily Hogan | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many of the things we enjoy were postponed or cancelled, including the 2020 Ophthalmic Imaging Association (OIA) conference. The Ophthalmic Imaging Association committee began focusing on 2021 but it soon became apparent a face-to-face conference...

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