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The world in union

4 October 2023 |
"It’s the world in union, the world as one…” Hearing these lyrics as a sports fan means only one thing: it’s time for the Rugby World Cup! This four-yearly sporting extravaganza should hit your TV screens around the same time...

The University of Edinburgh - Supporting Future Leaders in Ophthalmology

8 June 2022
The University of Edinburgh announce plan to award twelve scholarships this summer for successful international applicants to their Master of Surgery (ChM) in Clinical Ophthalmology programme. Deadline for application closes 15th June.

Simulation in ophthalmology: a pedagogic viewpoint

1 April 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
The advent of simulation technology has enhanced modern medical training. The first utilisation of simulation was in 1929 where Edward Link used this concept to develop a mechanical flight simulator [1]. Industries such as aviation, nuclear power and the military...

How I overcame the hurdle that is the FRCOphth Part 1

1 December 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The FRCOphth Part 1 is one of the most difficult exams in ophthalmology training, with an exam pass rate of 39.6% over the last 12 months (compared to 60.8% for FRCOphth Part 2 oral [60.8%] and written [68.7%]). Stack the...

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of open globe injury

1 December 2015 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General | endophthalmitis, open eye injury, penetrating eye injury, wound leak
This retrospective cohort study examined consecutive open globe injuries at a tertiary referral centre over a three year period. The aim of the study was to detail the clinical characteristics of open globe injuries and to explore their association with...

EGS: 18th EGS Residents' Course

3 October 2025 -4 October 2025
European Glaucoma Society

BIOS: Scottish Autumn Clinical Meeting

31 October 2025
British and Irish Orthoptic Society

Orbis teams up with the Alcon Foundation and OMEGA to improve eyecare in Zambia

29 September 2023 | orbis, Flying Eye Hospital, alcon, OMEGA, Zambia, Africa
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returns to Zambia for a three-week training project in Lusaka coinciding with World Sight Day on October 12.

Shetland actress stars in RNIB’s general election film

4 July 2024 | politics, RNIB, charity, blind, partially sighted, patient experience, 2024, scotland, election
Sandra Voe (87) from Shetland, has stared in a film which highlights the need for accessible voting for blind and partially sighted people.

Blind West Lothian man supports others through sport

26 March 2025 | charity, RNIB, golf, sports, patient stories, awareness, advocacy
For Neil Atkinson, sport has always been a significant part of his life. Now, as a Community Connection Coordinator for RNIB Scotland, he uses his experiences to help improve accessibility and awareness for blind and partially sighted individuals across the...

Global attention was on the importance of children’s eye health during World Sight Day

21 October 2024 | WSD24, charity, international, IAPB, statistics, paediatric, children, world sight day
Over one million pairs of young eyes tested for World Sight Day. IAPB Global Ambassador, HRH Duchess of Edinburgh, reads Specs for Rex on CBeebies Bedtime Story to commemorate World Sight Day. IAPB, in collaboration with the Seva Foundation, releases...

Stoke Hospital commemorates fifth anniversary

11 March 2024 | CHEC, community, services, eyecare, cataract, private, healthcare
CHEC marks five year milestone with community celebration.