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Transient thickening of the macular retinal nerve fibre layer in acute optic neuritis

1 December 2022 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology | Optic neuritis, axonal degeneration, neurofilament protein, retina, tissue
Acute optic neuritis (ON) causes axonal degeneration, which can be quantified from the blood by neurofilament protein (Nf) levels. Within about three months, atrophy of the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) follows. However, it remains challenging to explain why there...

What's trending Feb/Mar 2020

5 February 2020 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
#gbhockey #samward #sight Great Britain Hockey player Sam Ward, described as one of the “deadliest attackers in world hockey” [1], sustained a sight-threatening injury after being struck in the face by a ball during the Olympic qualifying match against Malaysia...

Winner Announcement - Glaucoma UK ‘Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award 2023’

10 May 2023 | glaucoma uk, award
Dr Sancy Low, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, wins the Glaucoma UK ‘Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award 2023’.

Jason Turnbull takes on epic challenge: climbing 24 Munros in 2024 to support Sight Scotland Veterans

10 April 2024 | charity, achievements, challenge, Sight Scotland Veterans, donate, adventure, international
Jason Turnbull has embarked on a remarkable journey to climb 24 Munros throughout 2024 to raise funds for Sight Scotland Veterans, a charity dedicated to supporting visually impaired veterans throughout Scotland.

Open Sight Hampshire announces new Chair of Trustees

16 May 2024 | industry, appointments, open sight, charity
Open Sight Hampshire is delighted to announce Jane Brooks as its new Chair of Trustees.

CHEC welcomes local communities to Eye Health Fair in support of National Eye Health Week

15 October 2024 | CHEC, industry news, private sector, National Eye Health Week, NEHW24, Galloways, Guide Dogs UK
CHEC Preston celebrated with patients whilst raising awareness of eye health and patient choice. CHEC, one of the UK’s leading providers of community healthcare, celebrated National Eye Health Week 2024 by welcoming local communities to a free Eye Health Fair,...

Mayor opens new community eye clinic for Lancashire

24 October 2024 | industry, new hospitals, UK, England, AMD, Practice Plus
To further support eye-health for people in the Lancashire region, a new permanent eye care facility has opened in the heart of Bamber Bridge, just three miles from Preston. Opened yesterday by the Mayor and Mayoress of South Ribble Borough...

Royal Navy Veteran returns to cenotaph 50 years after first parade with Sight Scotland Veterans

19 November 2024 | patient stories, charity, achievements, history, remembrance day
John Finlay, 66, from Dalkeith, served as a Radio Operator in the Royal Navy from 1974 to 1979, stationed at the HMS Cochrane naval base in Rosyth. Now living with sight loss due to diabetes, John is marking an emotional...

PREVIEW: Join us at the TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference 2025!

22 January 2025 | Events, Meetings, Preview, 2025, February
The highly anticipated TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference returns this year with an impressive lineup of experts, cutting-edge technological advances, and engaging discussions that promise to strengthen the field of ophthalmology. The TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference is Trent Ophthalmic Society's flagship event, provides...

Optoversity Challenge draws 12 universities together

27 February 2025 | charity, Vision Care for Homeless People, VCHP, fundraising, trainees, medical school, students, opportunities, competition
Out of the Box Optic’s Optoversity Challenge 2025 has brought 95 students from 12 UK universities together to take part in the exciting competition. The annual event – now in its ninth year – is a major fundraiser for Vision...

Glaucoma UK announces winners of the 2025 ‘Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award’

27 March 2025 | Glaucoma UK, Annoucement, Winners 2025, Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award, optometrist, optometry
Glaucoma UK is delighted to announce the winners of this year's Excellence in Glaucoma Care Awards – Patrick (Paddy) Gunn from Manchester and Alex Gage Family Optometrists in Sheffield. This annual award celebrates individuals or teams who have made remarkable...

Together we can address growing glaucoma patient need

17 February 2026 | optoemtry
Specsavers is urging the eye health sector to get behind proposals set out in Parliament to meet growing glaucoma patient need. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is being urged to direct Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) – which...