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Semaglutide and vision loss: A new concern for NAION risk?

4 December 2025 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged as transformative agents in...

Ocular surface special: Ocular manifestations of Stevens-Johnson syndrome

11 June 2026 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Pathology
Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an uncommon dermatological emergency on the same clinical spectrum as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). SJS is characterised by an acute, immune-mediated attack on the skin and mucous membranes, producing a rapidly progressive erythematous eruption with blistering...

Life as an ophthalmic imaging student

6 July 2026 | | EYE - Imaging
We asked the next generation of healthcare scientists – students of the BSc Healthcare Science Ophthalmic Imaging degree – about their experiences, insights and aspirations, painting a picture of how ophthalmic imaging is evolving. Rosalyn Painter (RP): I’m here today...

The clues of the eye – what is medical ophthalmology?

1 February 2022 |
The author looks at the increasingly significant role of medical ophthalmologists and the importance of integrative healthcare. The eye is a remarkable organ, and for decades we have been discovering intimations of pathology existing elsewhere in the body [1] simply...

Informed consent in ophthalmology care in the UK: A critical component of patient‑centred practice

2 April 2025 | | EYE - General
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical and legal practice in healthcare, particularly in fields like ophthalmology where specialised interventions can have significant implications for a patient’s vision and quality of life. In the UK, informed consent is not merely...

Record rise in competition ratios for ophthalmology: What does this mean for the future of the ophthalmology training programme?

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General
In this article, Adina Smith discusses factors likely to contribute to the record rise in competition ratios and the impact this may have on the future of OST. Ophthalmology specialty training (OST) is the fifth most competitive training programme in...

Understanding medical negligence in the UK: a brief overview

3 April 2024 |
Medical negligence, or clinical negligence, refers to a breach of duty of care by healthcare professionals that results in harm or injury to a patient. In the UK, medical negligence is a serious issue that can have profound consequences for...

Poppers retinopathy: What is it and how do we treat it?

2 June 2025 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Poppers retinopathy is a relatively unknown phenomenon which afflicts users of poppers but should be considered as a differential in sudden-onset or sub-acute visual acuity loss – particularly in patients with a history of recreational drug use. Raising awareness of...

A case of congenital lacrimal fistula: an overview of diagnosis and management

1 June 2022 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - General
Shivam Goyal and Kyaw Htun Aye describe the challenges of dealing with a rare case of congenitial lacrimal fistula.We present a case of a 19-month-old baby with a congenital abnormality. Congenital lacrimal fistulae are a spot diagnosis due to its...

The power of the full blood count

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Vishal Shah walks us through his thought process whilst highlighting the importance of routine investigations when dealing with unusual retinovascular presentations. Retinal changes can arise in anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic syndrome. They are often the first manifestation of...

Caring for adults with an ocular tumour

1 December 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Detection If you screen for an intraocular tumour, dilate the pupil. If the patient is driving, use phenylephrine only. If the patient declines, document this in the casenotes. Don’t forget to look for sentinel vessels, which would indicate a ciliary...

425,000 NHS patients use online GP registration service in first year

25 August 2023 | NHS, services, digital services, online, patient journey, register with a gp service
More than 425,000 patients have used a new national online service to register with a GP in its first year.