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Moorfields Eye Charity appoints Dr Louise Wood CBE as new chair

3 June 2024 | Louise Wood, Moorfields, Industry, infrastructure, charity, hospital, grants, Appointments
Dr Louise Wood CBE has been appointed as Moorfields Eye Charity’s new chair and will succeed Mervyn Walker when he steps down from the role in July 2024.

Launch of the Routine Health Information Systems – Sensory Functions toolkit

9 August 2023 | WHO, WHO Vision and Eye Care, Routine Health Information Systems, toolkit
This toolkit includes a DHIS2 Sensory functions: eye and ear care digital package and a Guidance on the analysis and use of routine health information systems: eye and ear care module.

Orbis UK partners with optometry podcast Beedie on Eyewear to spotlight global eye health

20 March 2026 | international, charity
International eye care charity Orbis UK has partnered with Beedie on Eyewear: The Podcast for its second season, highlighting the global problem of avoidable sight loss to audiences in the optical sector. Hosted by optometrist Beedie, the weekly podcast takes...
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IOL tilt with air tamponade vs. salt solution

1 October 2019 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
In this study the authors made a comparison of significant postoperative tilt of IOL with air tamponade as opposed to balanced salt solution, in the procedure of combined phaco with IOL and vitrectomy. Thirty-four patients were included into the analysis....

Broadening horizons in ophthalmology: crafting a varied elective experience

24 January 2024 | | EYE - General
The elective period for medical students is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a field of interest. For students interested in ophthalmology, this can offer a dedicated experience for what can otherwise be quite limited through undergraduate rotations. Alongside...

60 Seconds with Mainline Instruments Ltd

23 May 2022
We spoke with Jonathan Sugden from Mainline Instruments Ltd about their plans for the future and the icare Eidon ultra-widefield imaging device.

Only fools and doctors

2 April 2025 | | EYE - General
“Alright, this is where our future lies Rodney. Second hand motors. This time next year we’ll be millionaires.” The above is the well-known quote by the happy-go-lucky Del Boy from the famous British sitcom, Only Fools and Horses, forever on...

Treatment for cause of sudden sight loss now available through the NHS in England

24 September 2025 | LHON, NICE, vision Loss, mitochondrial disease, NHS England
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a treatment for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), called Idebenone (Raxone), in those aged 12 and above who are affected by the condition. LHON is a rare mitochondrial genetic...

NICE approves treatment for cause of sudden sight loss

15 October 2025 | genetics, neuro-ophthalmology, drugs, new treatments, mitochondrial
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a treatment for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), called Idebenone (Raxone), in those aged 12 and above who are affected by the condition. LHON is a rare mitochondrial genetic...

Moorfields Education: New to Ophthalmology programme

25 March 2026 -27 March 2026
Moorfields Education: New to Ophthalmology programme

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".