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In conversation with Dr Robert B Nussenblatt

Dr Robert B Nussenblatt is Chief of the Laboratory of Immunology at the National Eye Institute, an eminent ocular immunologist and an expert in clinical research design and conduct. Describe the success or relevance of the SUN project. The Standardization...

What effects do repeated Ozurdex implants have in paediatric uveitis?

The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the anatomical and functional results, as well as complications of repeated Ozurdex intravitreal implants in a paediatric (non-infectious) uveitis cohort. Twenty-two eyes (16 patients) received 35 Ozurdex implants over a six...

Management of giant retinal tears with vitrectomy and perfluorocarbon liquid postoperatively as a short-term tamponade

The authors report an eight year retrospective case series study of 30 eyes of 29 patients with who underwent a giant retinal tear-related retinal detachment repair. M: F ratio was 23:6. Right to left eye ratio was 16:14. The mean...

Optometry Today’s new education resource for practice teams

Optometry Today (OT) has released a new education package for optometry practice teams, delivered in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP) and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

RNIB Scotland launches manifesto for a better Scotland

This National Eye Health Week, leading sight loss charity RNIB Scotland has launched its manifesto, ‘Looking For A Better Scotland’, urging all political parties to commit to action ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. With an estimated 183,000 Scots...

Amblyopia information provided by chatbots – how readable and understandable is this?

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the understandability, actionability and readability of responses to frequently asked questions about amblyopia provided by ChatGPT-3.5, Bing Chat, Bard and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) website, along with...

My Top Five: Red flag presentations all resident doctors must know

Ophthalmic emergencies are time-critical situations where delays in recognition or management can lead to permanent vision loss [1]. For resident doctors and medical students, identifying these red flags can be daunting, especially given the complexity of the eye and its...

Clinic invests in Hampshire people’s eyecare

Sight-saving specialist Newmedica has officially opened a multimillion-pound clinic for the people of Hampshire.

World leading ophthalmology experts join line-up at free optometry summit in Bristol

Up to 12 CPD points on offer as SpaMedica hosts its 2023 Optometry Conference at The Bristol Pavilion on 26 November.

CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at REAL Battersea clinic

Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.

Specsavers joins IAPB to advocate for better eye health

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) proudly welcomes Specsavers as a pivotal new member, joining the global alliance for the eye health sector in the fight against avoidable sight loss. "For more than four decades, Specsavers has...

Visual Fields via the Visual Pathway (Second Edition)

This book is a very well-written and comprehensive text on visual field assessment and interpretation. It includes a large number of illustrations which are of a high quality and make it a good reading experience. The first section of the...