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Licence to save: a UK survey of anti-VEGF use for the eye

1 February 2017 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This comment article highlights the controversy that exists in the choice for anti-VEGF drugs used for treatment of macular oedema and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Two existing licensed drugs for macular oedema are ranibizumab (Lucentis) and aflibercept (Eylea). A...

The bionic eye – behind the headlines

1 October 2016 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
Multiple visual prosthetic projects and other vision regeneration initiatives being tested in preclinical and clinical development worldwide illustrate continuing progress and opportunities in addressing profound blindness from hereditary retinal diseases and other causes (Table 1). Three implantable bionic vision systems...

World Ophthalmology Congress goes virtual

2 April 2020
The World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2020) has decided to make its June meeting virtual, to provide "an opportunity to come together, collaborate and share the latest advancements in eye care".

Leicester Community Eye Hospital recognised as ‘Good’

15 December 2023 | CHEC, community services, CQC, infrastructure
Care and Quality Commission awards CHEC coveted quality rating.

Axial length measurement advice to be shared in webinar

24 January 2024
The first BCLA webinar of 2024 will look at using axial length measurement as a guide for decision making around myopia management.

ABDO updates Level 2 Child Safeguarding with Ofqual accreditation

18 June 2025 | courses, opportunities, events, CPD, news
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has launched an updated ABDO CPD Child Safeguarding Level 2 course this month, accredited by Ofqual. The qualification is designed to enhance professionals’ understanding and implementation of child safeguarding practices within the optical...

National dementia guidelines updated thanks to Moorfields-led initiative

28 August 2025 | NHS, dementia, Moorfields Eye Hospital, clinical guidelines, NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today updated its national dementia guidance to recommend that all patients newly diagnosed with dementia are offered an eye health assessment with an optometrist. Previously, patients diagnosed with dementia were...

Moorfields Education YAG laser training for nurses and AHPs

22 January 2025
Are you a senior nurse /allied health professional who is ready to take your clinical skills to the next level? Do you have a long waiting list for your patients who require YAG posterior capsulotomy? If the answer is yes,...

Moorfields- Nd:YAG laser for posterior capsulotomy training for nurses and ophthalmic health care professionals

28 May 2025
Are you a senior nurse /health care professional who is ready to take your clinical skills to the next level ? Do you have a long waiting list for your patients who require YAG posterior capsulotomy? If the answer is...

RCN: Ophthalmic Nursing Conference 2026

14 March 2026
Royal College of Nursing: Ophthalmic Nursing Conference 2026

“We try our best”, but we should still be open and transparent

1 February 2018 | | EYE - General
In a recent discussion with colleagues, someone recognised that many, when asked what they do, say, “I am a doctor”. Rather than “I work as a doctor”. This sense of belonging, pride and duty comes with responsibility. Becoming a surgeon,...

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...