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Eyebrow reconstruction

1 April 2018 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
This article is a systematic review of surgical techniques for reconstruction of the eyebrow. The authors discuss the anatomy of the eyebrow, structure of its hair follicles and principles underlying the reconstruction. Options for direct closure, types of advancement and...
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A to Z of X-linked retinopathies

5 August 2022 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This review article provides an excellent summary of X-linked retinopathies and the corresponding genotype and clinical features. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of each condition in terms of its pathogenesis, clinical features, imaging findings, electrophysiology changes and any current...

Ophthalmology history and examination – a guide for medical students

15 February 2023 | | EYE - General
*First author Students have very little exposure to ophthalmology during their years at medical school. Teaching consists of a handful of lectures followed by a short placement in which students are expected to practise histories and examinations on patients with...

Non-infectious Uveitis: Well Known, Weird and Wonderful meets You, Me and the Balloons

3 August 2023 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and the Balloons at Aviva Studios. Images © David Levene. On an uncharacteristically salubrious 5 July 2023, the date of the 75th Anniversary of the UK’s NHS, a...
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The Duke Elder Exam of Ophthalmology: A Comprehensive Guide for Success

1 December 2021 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - General
The Duke Elder Exam is an annual competitive national undergraduate exam organised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. This two-hour exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and examines clinical ophthalmology, ocular physiology, anatomy, pathology, genetics and socio-economic medicine related...
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Case Reviews in Ophthalmology (Third Edition)

2 June 2025 | | EYE - General
Friedman and Kaiser present the third edition of Case Reviews in Ophthalmology, a uniquely formatted textbook presenting 165 cases in a simple, clear to understand format. Clinical scenarios presented in the text cover a wide range of ophthalmic topics including:...

A personal reflection: working at the International Centre for Eye Health from 2006–2024

3 April 2024 | | EYE - General
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been working part-time at the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) [1] since 2006. Earlier in my career, the responsibilities of work and a growing family made this merely an aspiration, and apart from...

Optimising the ocular surface by managing meibomian gland dysfunction

1 February 2016 | | EYE - Cornea
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is ubiquitous. Ocular surface inflammation and irritation are prevalent in most ophthalmology clinics: corneal, cataract, glaucoma, oculoplastic, paediatric, vitreo-retinal, medical retina and refractive surgery. These patients also represent roughly one third of those attending for emergency...

From dry eyes to glaucoma: How the menopause impacts your eyes and what to do about it, according to an optician

25 October 2024 | menopause, dry eye, eye drops, Nimmi Mistry, WMD2024, cornea, glaucoma, cataracts, oestrogen, Vision Direct, opticians, optometry
Menopause, much like entering puberty, comes with hormonal disruptions that change a woman's body and behaviour. Some of the first visible side effects are hot flushes, weight gain, and acne, accompanied by behavioural symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, and brain...

The results of the last survey Aug 2020

5 August 2020 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
Once more I would like to thank those of you who took the time to complete the last edition’s survey. It was highly pertinent to what we are facing now. It is clear that our services have been markedly disrupted....

COVID-19 and Charles Bonnet Syndrome

14 April 2020 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
As COVID-19 rips through the country, it is – of course – imperative that we stay at home to try and prevent the virus spreading through the whole community. We are all aware of the need to take special care...

Seven in ten UK adults support compulsory eye tests for drivers to improve road safety, new research reveals

22 December 2025 | optometry, services
The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists say research shows “current vision checks aren’t keeping pace with what’s needed to keep everyone safe on the road” Seven in ten UK adults support calls for the introduction of mandatory...