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Rapid Ophthalmology

1 April 2015 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - General
The book is written by a specialist trainee and as the name suggests is indeed a rapid novice’s guide to ophthalmology. The target audience are the medics and junior doctors who need a brush up or exam revision. However, the...

A closed angle seldom comes alone

1 June 2017 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Case report An 89-year-old lady with dementia was referred to me out of hours by her GP with a few days history of an angry looking left eye for suspected elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). I discovered that this lady first...

Viva Las Vegas: Dr Corey Hochman

3 August 2023 | | EYE - General
Speaking with Phoenix-based ophthalmologist and poker player, Dr Corey Hochman, Peter Cackett explores the themes of success and failure, and how the ups and downs of one’s ambition can provide an overwhelming gratitude for life. “Money won is twice as...
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Retinal pigment epithelium tears

1 June 2016 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
In this paper the authors review the current knowledge of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tears. Although rare these can cause loss of visual acuity. They can occur spontaneously in pigment epithelial detachment (PED) due to occult choroidal neovascularisation (CNV), retinal...

Glaucoma Awareness Week: Glaucoma UK to focus on hereditary nature of disease

7 June 2021
With so many people looking forward to reuniting with family and friends, Glaucoma Awareness Week will focus on the fact that glaucoma can be hereditary and the importance of loved ones in the lives of patients with the disease.

Eyecare professionals welcome CooperVision’s ‘Fresh Start’ initiative at 100% Optical 2024

6 March 2024 | contact lens, conference, event, 100%, optometry, optometrist
Leading manufacturer leads peer-to-peer conversation and shares ideas on ways to help improve the contact lens patient fitting journey.

RNIB welcomes new magnifier coming to a Google Pixel smartphone

31 October 2023 | RNIB, Google, Pixel 8, Magnifier, Low vision, Tools, Technology, Mobile phones
RNIB welcomes new magnifier in-your-pocket-feature coming to a Google Pixel smartphone near you.

Artists Unite to showcase experiences of sight loss in new collection

1 June 2022 |
The exhibition will open on 10 June as part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe in London.

College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eyecare services to be universally commissioned in England

5 June 2025 | The College of Optometrists, optometrists, England, service delivery, optometry, news
Lack of funding threatens commissioning of urgent care eye services in England. The College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eye care services to be universally commissioned in England. As demand for eye care in England continues...

Blind Inverclyde woman finds her voice

20 June 2025 | charity, patient stories, scotland, news
Claire Forde (29) from Greenock is no stranger to a microphone. Her journey into public speaking took a major step forward this year when she joined a newly launched Speakers Club, created to improve the confidence and communication skills of...

Cabinet Secretary backs call for major shift in venue accessibility

18 September 2025 | The Culture Section, music, art, accessibility, UK
Scotland’s Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has thrown his support behind Sight Scotland’s Accessible Venues Campaign, which aims to make every theatre, concert hall and cultural venue fully accessible for people with vision impairment. Mr Robertson recently met with members of...

Trainee personality types

5 February 2020 | | EYE - General
Over the past two years I have attended quite a number of medical educational seminars and ‘workshops’ and have been a bit shocked at how out of kilter with reality the world of education seems to be now. It seems...