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Choroidal melanoma – breaking bad news

Case report A 55-year-old Caucasian female presented to her general practitioner with a three-month history of headaches and worsening blurred vision in the left eye. On further close questioning, she reported no eye pain, intermittent floaters and flashes of light...

Redefining healthcare through the eyes

The future of healthcare is being shaped by innovation in eyecare and in particular a field known as oculomics. This discipline leverages ocular biomarkers to provide insights into various health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and psychological or neurological disorders [1]....

Thyroid eye disease

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition with a spectrum of signs and symptoms, usually associated with Graves’ hyperthyroidism. The diagnosis is based on history and physical examination but there are further investigations that can aid diagnosis if unclear....

Networking and dry eye roadshow for independent opticians

Join Emma Rawlings, Chief Executive, at our special event exclusively for independent opticians: Discover responsive support, collaborative networking and innovative services to help you practice thrive Gain valuable expert insights and elevate your dry eye practice Experience a hands-on live...

Proning and the pandemic - ocular complications seen in critical care

Priyanka Sanghi and her co-authors explore the ocular complications seen in critical care units throughout the country as we treat patients through this challenging time. The SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed the NHS and critical care services under immense strain,...

Duke Elder Revision Course August

🎓 Smash the Duke Elder Exam! 👁️‍🗨️1-Day Intensive Online Course for Aspiring Ophthalmologists💷 Fee: £50Join our high-yield, one-day crash course—designed by top scorers and exam insiders—for a comprehensive, engaging, and exam-focused experience.✅ Why Join Us?🔹 Founded by the current Lead...

Duke Elder Revision Course June

🎓 Smash the Duke Elder Exam! 👁️‍🗨️1-Day Intensive Online Course for Aspiring Ophthalmologists💷 Fee: £50Join our high-yield, one-day crash course—designed by top scorers and exam insiders—for a comprehensive, engaging, and exam-focused experience.✅ Why Join Us?🔹 Founded by the current Lead...

The interpretation and use of ultrasound biomicroscopy (part 1)

Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) has become increasingly important for the diagnosis of a variety of anterior segment pathologies. Most ophthalmologists are familiar with conventional B-scan ultrasonography techniques, which operate at lower sound frequencies (7.5 to 20MHz). UBM is an ultrasound technique...

AI-enabled smart cane scoops award for transforming lives of people with sight loss

An AI-enabled smart cane designed to transform the lives of people with sight loss has won a prestigious international design award. The WeWALK Smart Cane was recognised by the iF International Forum Design at this year’s product design awards. The...

Mobile phone use with esotropia development

This study analysed clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes in patients with acquired comitant esotropia (ACET) and determined the prevalence of excessive mobile touch screen device use in these patients. This was a retrospective study of 35 patients of which three...

Children’s visual acuity test without professional supervision

With increasing outpatient demand there has been an innovative shift to involve patients managing their own condition. This article compares visual testing carried out by an orthoptist with usual clinical methods, an orthoptist using the iSIGHT Test Pro and a...

Sixth nerve palsy versus decompensating distance esophoria

Orthoptists see a wide range of conditions that can range from reduced binocular single vision (BSV) that may be solved with exercises, to more extreme neurogenic cases requiring further intervention. Because of this variety, it is important to be able...