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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...

Scottish Braille Press makes accessibility statement with new 60k braille printer investment

14 February 2025 | charity, RNIB, Louis Braille, Sight Scotland
The Scottish Braille Press, which is part of Sight Scotland, has announced a significant investment in a state-of-the-art braille printer to bolster its support for individuals with vision impairments across the UK. This new printer, imported from Norway at a...

The results of the last survey Dec24

4 December 2024 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Cataract
This edition’s survey results are fascinating. They focus more on your impressions and views rather than on the facts of your clinical practice. Effectively I asked you to take the role of an expert and comment on the cases I...

Thinking outside the box – adapting to the COVID-19 lockdown

5 August 2020 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
How can we avoid further delays to follow-up in glaucoma patients? The author asks if there is a socially distanced way to check IOPs in those at high risk of losing vision. Glaucoma is an asymptomatic condition. Loss of the...

Coming to terms with AI

1 August 2019 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
A machine might be called intelligent if its response to questions could convince a person that it was human, a test proposed by Alan Turing in 1950 [1]. The author considers potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) using machine learning...

Glucose-sensing contact lenses replace the finger prick test!

1 August 2018 | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are scientific reality and which are ‘fake news’. Headline: Glucose-sensing contact lenses replace the finger prick test! The concept of contact lenses was first illustrated by...

The results of the last survey Apr25

2 April 2025 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Postoperative endophthalmitis is arguably the worse possible complication of cataract surgery. We are a victim of our own success as the procedure has such an amazing safety profile that when things go wrong patients are bound to feel aggrieved and...

Exeter clinic manager wins VCHP Volunteer Award

10 October 2023 | VCHP, Volunteering, awards, Ben Miles, Zoe Haigh, Exeter
Exeter VCHP clinic manager, Zoe Haigh, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the charity during the past six years.

Edinburgh VCHP seeks local volunteers

6 June 2025 | charity, news, optometry, optometrist, call to action, opportunities
Edinburgh’s VCHP clinic is looking for volunteers to keep the Monday morning drop-in sessions operating every week. Ashley Low, FBDO, the Clinic Manager explained: “We are keen to hear from optometrists, dispensing opticians and assistants to help. We have a...

The art of giving generous grains

3 April 2024 | | EYE - General
On the drive home, after a long day of eye screening patients in homeless shelters, I would pass through the boroughs, towns and villages of east London. Stopping at the soup kitchen, I would meet Christian with heavy cataracts, and...

WATCH EPISODE 3: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

18 April 2023 | beyond2020, aam, international, video, opthalmology
Choosing the right strategy for cataract surgery in countries with developing eyecare services can be difficult. Should you stay in the cities or work more remotely? How remote can you go and still carry out surgery safely. In this episode, Beyond 2020 examines the options.

WATCH EPISODE 4: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

4 May 2023 | AMM, beyond2020, international, eyecare
Andean Medical Mission discuss the must-have clinic equipment for use in cataract screening and surgical outreach programmes in countries with developing eyecare services.