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Third nerve palsy
Case scenarios A 71-year-old female presented to a nearby eye emergency unit with two days history of partial ptosis in her left eye with diplopia. She saw her GP earlier that day and he asked her to go to the...The madarosis mystery: unravelling the clues to a host of health issues
Eyelash madarosis is a medical condition characterised by the loss of eyelashes caused by the destruction of hair follicles. It can range from a few missing lashes to a complete absence of lashes on the eyelids. This condition can be...Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neuro-mucocutaneous disorder which is defined by a triad of orofacial oedema, furrowing of the tongue, and recurrent episodes of facial nerve palsy [1]. Due to the rarity of the disease and inconsistent presentation, MRS...VisionSpring’s screening methodology is adopted by the World Health Organisation to increase global access to reading glasses
By endorsing the training of health workers and nurses to identify blurry near vision and dispense reading glasses, the WHO’s new training program is helping solve this billion person issue.SpaMedica celebrates 15 years of industry innovation and unrivalled patient care
Launched in 2008, the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery has helped thousands of patients and invested in world-class training.Optical Express sponsors Atlantic rowing challenge for dementia research
Optical Express has become the official headline sponsor of a rowing challenge that will see Jason Black (52) and Neil Glover (60) row over 3100 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, in an effort to raise money to fund groundbreaking research into a cure for dementia.UWE are triumphant in Optoversity Challenge 2024
University of the West of England School of Optometry emerged as champions in this years’ Optoversity Challenge, beating off competition from eleven other institutions from around the UK and ROI. Run by the student training provider Out of the Box Optics, the online event saw second place going to Bradford, and third place to Plymouth.Melton optometrist and lecturer wins RNIB Eye Care Professional of the Year Award
The RNIB See Differently Awards, supported by People’s Postcode Lottery, recognise and celebrate outstanding work supporting people with sight loss. Hosted by standup comedian, Jamie MacDonald, the awards took place on Tuesday 21 May.Glaucoma UK and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists announce the 2024 research award winners
Glaucoma UK and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Glaucoma UK/RCOphth Research Award. As a result of the high quality of applications received, the judging panel have awarded two projects, worth nearly...
