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Conference report: SORD: Student Ophthalmology Review Day 2024

13 December 2024 | | news, events, report, conference
The Student Ophthalmology Review Day (SORD), now in its fifth year, was hosted at the Royal College of Ophthalmology at their esteemed London location, and two identical sessions were run on 11 and 12 December 2024. Designed for medical students...

SORD: Student Ophthalmology Review Day 2024

11 December 2024 -12 December 2024
by Asha Vanzara, Y5 Medical Student, University of Cambridge, UK. The Student Ophthalmology Review Day (SORD), now in its fifth year, was hosted at the Royal College of Ophthalmology at their esteemed London location, and two identical sessions were run...
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Ophthalmology Made Easy

4 December 2024 | | EYE - General
Ophthalmology Made Easy by Michelle Attzs and Twishaa Sheth is a concise yet comprehensive guide that delivers essential ophthalmic knowledge in a digestible format. This book stands out for its accessibility and clarity, making it an invaluable resource for medical...

Outcomes and complications of supramaximal levator resection

1 December 2014 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
This is a report of 35 children with unilateral congenital ptosis who underwent a supramaximal levator resection, involving extensive dissection of levator including cutting Whitnall’s ligament. The average preoperative margin reflex distance to the upper lid (MRD1) was 0.5mm, and...
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Bacterial keratitis through the window of the known unknowns

1 December 2022 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
This review article provides an up-to-date summary of current challenges in research and management of bacterial keratitis. The authors highlight that there is no current agreement on the criteria that should define bacterial keratitis; the role of investigation is unclear,...

Andy Hill (NuVision Biotherapies) discusses recent AOP update to clinical guidelines

8 December 2023 | NuVision, Andy Hill, amniotic membranes, guidelines, AOP, optometrist, outpatient, dry eye, lens
There are currently 600,000 people on the NHS waiting list for ophthalmology treatment, and over 5 million people in the UK currently live with dry eye disease. Here Andy Hill, CEO at NuVision Biotherapies Ltd, discusses a recent update to clinical guidelines and what this means for optometrists, patients, and taxpayers.

Treatment of diabetic macular oedema

1 June 2014 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a common complication associated with diabetic retinopathy, and the most common cause of visual impairment in diabetes [1]. With predicted rising levels of diabetes (in England by 2025 the estimated population with diabetes will be...

Establishing an intra-arterial chemotherapy service for children with retinoblastoma in Nigeria for the first time

3 April 2023 | | EYE - General
This is the first in a series of three articles (see Part 2 here) about strengthening eye health services in Nigeria through collaboration with the LINKS and Networks run at the International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene...

The structure function relationship in glaucoma

1 April 2017 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Chronic open angle glaucoma (COAG) is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide. It is diagnosed on the basis of three clinical signs, raised intraocular pressure (IOP), visual field (VF) defects and structural changes to the optic nerve head...

Fight for Sight to maximise impact by funding solutions-focused research in priority eye conditions

1 August 2018 | | EYE - General
Fight for Sight aims to stop sight loss by funding pioneering research. Rod McNeil takes a look at the Primer Fellowship Awards programme, which provides funding for up to £60,000 for individuals to undertake vision-related research for one year. Among...

RSM (The Royal Society of Medicine): National Diabetic Eye Screening Conference 2024: Prioritising People with Diabetes

19 April 2024
Join us for our annual conference, an essential meeting for anyone involved in diabetic eye screening since it provides insight into past, current and future changes. Hear key updates direct from the National Programme team with an opportunity to question...

The National Student Ophthalmology Conference 2024

24 March 2024
This will be our third annual conference, hosted virtually with the aim to inform and inspire current medical students with interests in ophthalmology. It is a collaborative effort of student representatives from medical schools across the country. - 8 guest...