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On becoming a man

1 October 2018 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
It was at the height of the gender debate, with Donald Trump banning transsexuals from serving in the US army and parts of the first world indulging in controversies on whether separate transgender toilets are needed, that a 40-year-old lady,...

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...

Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid: the importance of early detection and treatment

1 August 2014 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is an autoimmune blistering disorder that is characterised by subepithelial bullae. The ocular manifestation of MMP, ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OMMP), is a sight-threatening condition characterised by conjunctival cicatricial changes associated with corneal vascularisation and scarring....

Fusarium keratitis in a patient with alcohol dependence

1 April 2014 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
Treatment of fungal keratitis secondary to the Fusarium species remains a challenge. Although relatively more common in warmer climates, this corneal infection is rare in the UK. Most cases have been reported in farmers and are often preceded by trauma....

Is patient masking leading to an increase in post-op infection after eyelid surgery?

21 October 2020 | | EYE - Oculoplastic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of facemasks or face coverings in the clinical setting has become necessary. It is important to recognise that facemasks can be a source of infection after eye surgery and consider ways to minimise...

My top five Instagram accounts to keep your scrolling educational

4 August 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
There’s no denying that now, more than ever, we are better connected to our electronic devices; 24/7, around the clock. The phenomenon of ‘Zoom’ and ‘Microsoft Teams’ is shaping the future of medical education, national trainee recruitment and conference access....

DMEK vs. UT-DSAEK: has the debate been finally concluded?

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
In recent years the surgical treatment of corneal endothelial dystrophy has progressed tremendously. Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is the newest iteration in the line of rapid surgical advances that has taken place. However, the previously accepted gold standard prior...

Getting the Duke Elder examination right: reflections and tips from a medical student

31 May 2023 | | EYE - General
The Duke Elder undergraduate prize examination is an annual exam organised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom. Named after Sir Stewart Duke Elder, a prominent British ophthalmologist, the exam is designed to encourage undergraduate medical students...

Navigating the retina: the nitty-gritty of slit-lamp fundus examination

3 August 2023 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The slit-lamp fundus examination can be a difficult and disorientating task for beginners due to the retina being viewed in a non-anatomical orientation, the small area of retina illuminated, and the counterintuitive technique of the examination. This article provides a...

Bionic eyes: deciphering the neural circuitry of vision restoration

3 June 2024 | | EYE - Cataract
As the boundaries between technology and biology blur, retinal prosthetics, often dubbed ‘bionic eyes’, present a ground-breaking paradigm shift in addressing blindness. This article delves into the captivating scientific intricacies of these neural interfaces, exploring their mechanisms of action, current...

The African Ophthalmology Council: Driving excellence in African eye health

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General
Have you been wondering about how you can impact, or even just understand, the eyecare landscape in Africa from those who experience it daily? Ever wondered about which one body brings all eye health professionals in Africa together, united in...

A window to 2024 and beyond?

3 April 2024 | | EYE - Cornea
The connection between the eye and systemic diseases has been acknowledged for millenia. Historical records suggest that ancient civilisations had some understanding of the eye’s significance beyond its primary function in vision. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the ‘Eye of...