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Orthoptic apprenticeship
This is a landmark year for the Orthoptic Profession as we ready ourselves to launch the first ever BSc Orthoptic apprenticeship programme at The University of Sheffield. Apprenticeships already provide routes into a variety of careers in the NHS and...Supporting innovative eye disease research
Newmedica is supporting research into a potential next generation treatment for diabetic retinopathy, reinforcing its commitment as an eye health champion. Working in partnership with charity Sight Research UK, the project is led by Dr Michael O’Hare and his team...Ireland urged to demonstrate leadership with binding commitments on global eye health ahead of 2026 summit
CBM Ireland has urged Governments to make clear, funded commitments on global eye health ahead of a pivotal international summit later this year, warning that avoidable blindness persists not for lack of solutions, but for lack of political and financial...SeeAbility achieves Guinness World Records title
SeeAbility achieves Guinness World Records title to highlight the tens of thousands of children with learning disabilities and autism missing out on basic eye care. National charity SeeAbility has achieved a huge GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for: “Most participants featured...Revolutionising eyecare: Gloucestershire’s Community Ophthalmic Link delivers nationally significant results
Ophthalmology is the largest outpatient specialty in the NHS, and in Gloucestershire, it is growing at an annual rate of 2.55%, outpacing other specialties. However, rising demand has led to significant waiting lists, often resulting in patients not being seen...Newmedica Suffolk team completes half marathon in sight loss simulation glasses to support local charity
A team of eye health professionals has completed a half marathon wearing sight loss simulation glasses, raising funds and awareness for local charity Suffolk Sight. The group from ophthalmology provider Newmedica Suffolk completed the 13.1-mile Orwell Challenge on 28 June...Health Minister sees first-hand how community optometry is helping transform care across Northern Ireland
The Health Minister visited a leading Lisburn eye care practice to see how community optometry is helping patients receive faster treatment closer to home, while reducing pressure on Northern Ireland’s overstretched hospital services. Hosted by Optometry NI, Mike Nesbitt’s visit...Tricks and tips for paediatric refraction
Refraction is an important part of the paediatric eye examination but can sometimes be challenging. If a child struggles to co-operate with the eye examination, how can one ensure that the best outcome is achieved? There are tips here which...A rare case of endogenous panophthalmitis: Nidus from an E. coli urinary tract infection
Endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis (EBE) is a form of severe inflammation caused by haematogenous spread of a virulent bacterium from a nidus elsewhere in the body to intraocular tissues. It is a rare occurrence and only constitutes around 2–8% of all...My Top Five: Preparing for the Duke Elder examination: My tips for success
The Duke Elder Examination is a prestigious ophthalmology exam, open to all medical undergraduates. It is a prize examination, consisting of 90 multiple-choice questions in two hours, testing students on ophthalmology content beyond the undergraduate curriculum. With notoriously tough questions,...
