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Ophthalmology in ancient india, Sushruta’s time and the modern era

1 August 2015 | | EYE - General
While reading an article related to the history of Indian ophthalmology, I came across this description of a surgical procedure: “The doctor warmed the patient’s eye with the breath of his mouth. He rubbed the closed eye of the patient...
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Orthoptic Cochrane reviews

1 June 2018 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The purpose of this study was to explore the Cochrane Eyes and Vision (CEV) library to extract and overview protocols and systematic reviews of relevance to orthoptic practice. A full database search was made of the 2016 library. Twenty-seven systematic...
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Treatment of amblyopia by Ghanaian optometrists

3 February 2023 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
In Ghana, optometrists are the primary eyecare professional as a first contact for many patients with amblyopia. This study evaluated practice patterns in the management of amblyopia by optometrists in Ghana. The authors conducted a cross-sectional online survey aimed at...

ABDO welcomes the RNIB's new eye care support pathway

20 November 2023 | #eyecaresupportpathway, eye care support pathway, RNIB, patient care
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) welcomes the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) eye care support pathway.

Dry eye disease treatments come to the fore at 100%

20 February 2025 | 100%, events, meetings, OSA, industry, business
Guidance on setting up, or enhancing, a Dry Eye disease clinic within the practice will be freely available from OSA members exhibiting at 100% Optical: 1–3 March. The ability to diagnose and treat a major irritation for many is winning...

SightCare announces Manchester roadshow at Mottram Hall

27 August 2025 | SightCare, Events, Deepcove Optical, Annoucement, optical networking
SightCare has confirmed Mottram Hall Hotel, Cheshire, as the venue for its next independent optical networking roadshow, taking place on Monday 15 September 2025. Hosted by CEO Emma Rawlings, the event offers a no-obligation opportunity for independent practice owners and...

Moorfields: Paediatric eye emergencies for the non-paediatric ophthalmologist

26 November 2025
Clinicians who primarily work with adults, often lack confidence when it comes to assessing and managing emergency eye problems in children. This half-day course aims to address that gap by providing practical, accessible education in paediatric ophthalmology for non-paediatric ophthalmologists.

Effect of the COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service on patient referrals to general practitioners and Hospital Eye Service

28 April 2023 | | EYE - General
The COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Services (CUES) was developed to relieve the demands of hospital ophthalmology, aiming to allow patients to have remote consultations and be managed by community optometric practice. This was because access to Hospital Eye Service (HES) Ophthalmic...

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...

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,...

My ophthalmology elective: East to West

7 May 2026 | | EYE - General
I was fortunate to be able to complete my elective in three different parts of the world: the UK, Vietnam and Pakistan. I spent three weeks at Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH), two weeks at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi...

From trainee to teacher: Top tips for teaching fellow applications

3 April 2026 | | EYE - General
Getting into ophthalmology training has become increasingly competitive in recent years. In 2025, the competition ratio rose to over 21:1, compared to 3:1 in 2019 [1,2]. Similar trends are seen across other specialties, with over 30,000 doctors applying for just...