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Effect of oxygen levels on binocular summation of dark vision

Previous studies have reported conflicting results on the existence of binocular enhancement of dark vision. This study compares monocular and binocular absolute thresholds of dark adaptation in two different populations (healthy individuals and those with chronic respiratory insufficiency). The study...

Differences between ages and onset in functional network changes associated with reading Braille

Visual impairment affects learning ability, speed and accuracy required for reading, writing and learning memory in terms of educational performance. Braille training requires decoding of simple dots into meaningful words and sentences. The objectives of this study were to evaluate...

Inferior oblique muscle features

The authors aimed to study and morphometrically define the surgical anatomy of the inferior oblique muscle and its variations, and to outline surgical coordinates to aid location of the inferior oblique origin and nerve supply to the inferior oblique muscle....

Haag-Streit Academy announces course schedule for 2025

Haag-Streit Academy are pleased to announce their course schedule for 2025, which features eight slit lamp and biometry courses in prime locations across the UK. The courses offer attendees the vital skills and knowledge to utilise their slit lamp and...

In bed with Adnan Tufail

I used to like conferences. In fact, I loved them. When Euretina was in Paris in 2019 I met up with friends and colleagues, went out to bars and restaurants and took some time to see the Arc de Triomphe...

Haag-Streit Academy launches exciting new agenda for their ‘Improving Outcomes’ Biometry courses

Haag-Streit Academy are thrilled to announce the launch of a new agenda for their highly popular ‘Improving Outcomes’ Biometry courses.

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 3 (College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma) 2025

This course is designed to build up from levels 1 and 2 to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients with established glaucoma of all types in adult patients. Entry requirementsPossess a minimum of...

Best way to detect glaucoma progression: by reflecting on the past 25 years

Glaucoma – a condition of optic neuropathy leading to progressive visual field loss often associated with raised intraocular pressure. It is fair to say that our definition for this condition has remained unchanged over the last 25 years and the...

Analysis of ‘urgent’ cataract referrals from community optometrists in the West of Scotland

As elective cataract services restart post-COVID, how do we establish which patients should be a priority? The authors share their findings from a review of ‘urgent’ referrals received by the ophthalmology department in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The COVID-19...

Biometry and IOL choice errors

In the next instalment of this series I focus on problems associated with biometry and intraocular lens (IOL) selection for cataract surgery. I have taken previous medicolegal cases I have dealt with and tried to extract some learning points and...

HS-UK Slit Lamp Basic Skills Course

The Slit Lamp Basic Skills Course offers a full day of training and includes over two hours of hands-on workshops with product experts. Designed by clinicians, for clinicians, the course is delivered by guest speaker, Dr Sunil Mamtora. Beginning with...

HS-UK Slit Lamp Basic Skills Course June

The Slit Lamp Basic Skills Course offers a full day of training and includes over two hours of hands-on workshops with product experts. Designed by clinicians, for clinicians, the course is delivered by guest speaker, Dr Sunil Mamtora. Beginning with...