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Getting the Duke Elder examination right: reflections and tips from a medical student

31 May 2023 | | EYE - General
The Duke Elder undergraduate prize examination is an annual exam organised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom. Named after Sir Stewart Duke Elder, a prominent British ophthalmologist, the exam is designed to encourage undergraduate medical students...

Work experience in ophthalmology as an A-Level student

5 September 2023 | | EYE - General
Importance of work experience Medical schools expect applicants to understand what a career in medicine involves, which can be gained through work experience and volunteering. It is strongly recommended by the Medical Schools Council that work experience involves working in...

Through the lens: The evolution of the slit lamp

2 July 2026 | | EYE - Imaging
The slit lamp is one of the most vital diagnostic tools in both ophthalmology and optometry. It enables practitioners to examine and capture the anterior and posterior segments of the eye with precision, helping to diagnose a wide range of...

Valuable resources for FRCOphth Part 1 exam preparation

24 November 2021 | | EYE - General
The FRCOphth Part 1 exam is a difficult exam with an average pass rate of 46% in the last year. It is a requirement before entry into the third year of ophthalmology specialty training (OST). Passing this exam during foundation...

Navigating the retina: the nitty-gritty of slit-lamp fundus examination

3 August 2023 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The slit-lamp fundus examination can be a difficult and disorientating task for beginners due to the retina being viewed in a non-anatomical orientation, the small area of retina illuminated, and the counterintuitive technique of the examination. This article provides a...

College of Optometrists and RCOphth launch joint vision for eye care

26 August 2020
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) have developed a joint vision for the two professions to continue to work together to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.

Orbis named winner of 2023 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE grant for non-profits

11 January 2024 | charity, international, funding, AI, Asia, Africa
Orbis will work with Amazon's cloud computing arm to expand access to artificial intelligence-assisted eye screenings in Asia and Africa.

Sunflower Scotland delivers aid to Ukraine

8 July 2024 | ukraine, donations, charity, humanitarian, international
Sunflower Scotland has been helping Ukraine since the second week of the war, first as volunteers and later as a registered charity.

Sight Scotland report calls for improved accessibility in Scottish venues

17 July 2024 | sight scotland, veterans, charity, Scottish, report, Edinburgh, festival, Fringe
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have today launched a new accessible venues report, "Enhancing Accessibility: Venues and Visual Impairment," ahead of Scotland's summer festivals and Fringe in the capital. The report reveals significant gaps in accessibility and calls for comprehensive changes to ensure equal access for all.

ASDA Opticians adds new way for patients to get eyecare advice and support from RNIB

16 October 2024 | charity, news, RNIB, ASDA Opticians, UK, Blindness, optometry, Opticians
People experiencing sight loss will be able to access essential support, information and advice to help adapt thanks to a new partnership between ASDA Opticians and the UK’s leading sight loss charity, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). ASDA...

New NHS study highlights ways to help patients with painful, slow-healing corneal wounds recover sooner

20 July 2026 | research
Teams at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) have published new findings highlighting how long and demanding treatment can be for people with persistent corneal epithelial defects and how a clinic-based...

World's strongest blind man heads for Aberdeenshire’s Dinnie Stones

30 July 2026 | charity, patient stories
The world’s strongest disabled man will be coming to Aberdeenshire to become the first blind person to lift the legendary Dinnie Stones. Blind strongman Evan Schwerbrock, who was crowned World's Strongest Disabled Man earlier this year, will travel from Waco,...