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Skills training and setting up of nurse practitioners led intravitreal treatment (IVT) workshop at the RCOphth Congress
The Medical Retina team at Great Western NHS Hospital, Swindon will be running a first of its kind skills training workshop at RCOphth Annual Congress, Birmingham on 24 May ’23.Surgitrac Instruments Offers a wide range of IVT Injection packs
Our single use, ready to use packs contain a selection of specialist instruments and consumables required to perform intravitreal injections.Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Training Workshop – NHS Fife, Scotland
Join leading ophthalmology educator Dr. Andrew Blaikie for a one-day BIO Workshop at FORGE, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. This hands-on course using the new Arclight BIO is ideal for ophthalmology trainees. Learn to examine retinal disease, including diabetic retinopathy and...Altomed is thrilled to announce the sponsorship of its 2nd Guide Dog puppy Geordie!
Named in tribute to Altomed’s Northeast roots, Geordie is a striking black German Shepherd, confident, clever, and full of character. His unique breed makes him extra special within the Guide Dogs community. Geordie follows in the pawprints of Altomed’s first...Grading of ocular inflammation in uveitis: an overview
Anterior uveitis is the commonest form of uveitis, which can lead to severe morbidity if not treated appropriately [1]. Data from general ophthalmology practices suggest around 90% of uveitis encountered by comprehensive ophthalmologists is anterior uveitis [2]. Intermediate (vitreous), posterior...The refractive index in the eye lens – implications for clinical practice and optical design
The eye may appear to be a comparatively simple organ and yet its optical system is complex and continues to be a source of investigation and research. The major optical elements are considered to be the cornea and the lens...My journey as advanced ophthalmic emergency nurse practitioner
Grace Eni explores her own achievements as an advanced nurse practitioner, emphasising the influential range and significance of this role in ophthalmic care. A pioneering position and job title in the UK and possibly globally, advanced nurse practitioner roles were...Refined glaucoma referral practice offers prospect of improved capacity and expanded role for primary eye care professionals
Glaucoma is the most frequent cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and the second leading cause of blindness in the UK [1,2]. The global prevalence of glaucoma in 2010 was approximately 3.5% for people aged 40-80 years, according to Jonas et...The Retina International World Congress will take place in Dublin from June 5-8
The Retina International World Congress hosted by Fighting Blindness will take place in Dublin, Ireland, from June 5-8.Sneak peek: UKISCRS Cornea & Cataract Day 2025
We're excited to be attending UKISCRS' Cornea & Cataract Day in Liverpool on 19 May. Here's a quick 'sneak peek' into what's in store by our editor and UKISCRS President, David Lockington...Small grant award
Fight For Sight/Stargardt's Connected: Short Grant Award Fight for Sight and Stargardt's Connected are pleased to invite calls for early career clinical or research scientists proposing Stargardt’s research projects to collect preliminary or pilot data for developing competitive follow-on funding...
