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Quantum imaging research could improve retinal scans
New EU-funded feasibility project is testing a quantum approach that could reveal finer detail in the eye than ever before. A European research consortium is exploring a new quantum imaging technique that could one day help clinicians see the earliest...Over one million estimated to have glaucoma in UK
Over one million people are estimated to currently have glaucoma in the UK, a figure projected to reach more than 1.6 million by 2060, according to a study led by Moorfields and UCL researchers. The new figures, published in the...Blind and partially sighted people join cane walk to Westminster in bid to end year-long waits for support
Blind and partially sighted people gathered at Westminster today to tell the Government it’s time to end the postcode lottery of support for people with sight loss. A group of blind and partially sighted people using white canes took part...Bagpipes and breaking down barriers at Celtic Connections
Sight Loss Councils Scotland have launched a groundbreaking new training initiative at Celtic Connections, where for the first time in Scotland visually impaired members delivered Visual Impairment Inclusion and Sighted Guiding training to Glasgow Life and Celtic Connections staff, helping...Daughter runs half marathon to thank charity for helping save her veteran dad’s life
James Oddie, 52, from Dalkeith, a former RAF air traffic control assistant, saw his life change overnight when a brain haemorrhage and stroke left him with sight loss, double vision and severe balance issues. After returning home from hospital, everyday...Largest-ever UK survey of people with glaucoma launches
Landmark national study endorsed by leading eye health bodies aims to capture the experiences of 10,000 people and inform the future development of glaucoma services. Glaucoma UK has launched the National Patient Voices Survey, the largest survey of people affected...UKISCRS Cornea & Cataract Day 2026
United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractce Surgeons Cornea & Cataract Day 2026Visually impaired secret shoppers put fringe accessibility to the test
Visually impaired secret shoppers are going undercover at Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues to put accessibility to the test, assessing whether training and awareness work are translating into a better experience for disabled audiences. The volunteers, who have helped deliver accessibility...The most memorable patient encounters and what they taught me
In ophthalmology, some encounters blend quietly into the rhythm of clinic. Others stay with us, shaping how we practice and who we become as clinicians. These moments become the unexpected teachers of our training. They are subtle yet leave a...
