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How to examine the visual system Part 1: visual acuity, visual fields and eye movements

Asking candidates to perform an examination of the visual system, either as part of a full cranial nerve exam or as an individual entity, is a common station in practical examinations during medical school. It is important to practise for...

The extended role of the specialist ophthalmic photographer

The prevalence of certain retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is projected to grow substantially over the next decades. Estimates for the projected growth in burden on eye services for diabetic retinopathy and neovascular ARMD...

BCLA announces industry specialist as new chair

An optometrist with more than 20 years’ experience of working in the eyecare industry has been unveiled as the new chair of the BCLA.

ABDO Medal of Excellence awarded to Graeme Stevenson

Graeme Stevenson, FBDO (Hons) CL, has been presented with the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) Medal of Excellence in recognition for his outstanding service and commitment to the Association. Graeme has a long history of providing significant support to...

Kabgayi International Ophthalmology Conference 2024

by Michael Mikhail, FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Kabgayi Eye Unit, Rwanda. My journey to Rwanda in April 2022 aimed to expand vitreoretinal services, but it also highlighted the need for robust scientific discourse, akin to the UK's ophthalmology culture,...

Haag-Streit UK appoints a new Clinical Training Manager

Haag Streit UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Doreen Agyeman in the role of Clinical Training Manager.

Headaches in ophthalmology (part 2)

Ophthalmologists see a large number of patients with headaches or facial pain in the ophthalmic outpatient clinics or in emergency clinics. Over two articles, I will discuss several causes of headaches, ocular manifestations and proposed management and referral options. It...

Kay Pictures offers six month’s free use of its iSight Pro app

The Kay iSight Test Pro visual acuity test is now available with a free six month introductory subscription for Apple devices only.

BCPB chair takes on Everest challenge

BCPB's Chair, Paul Hunter is climbing Mount Everest at home via his stairs during lock down to raise vital funds for the charity's blindness prevention work.

Manchester medical retina team to host free macula course

The Manchester Macula Course will be held virtually on Wednesday 15 September and Wednesday 29 September.

Eye News announces new partnership

We are delighted to announce we are now media partners of King's College London Ophthalmology Society.

Scope Ophthalmology Case Awards 2023 now open for submissions

Scope Eyecare are delighted to announce that the Scope Ophthalmology Case Awards for 2023 are open for submissions. Ophthalmologists in training and fellows are invited to submit interesting ophthalmology cases they were involved with in the areas of anterior segment,...