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Issues relating to declining numbers of paediatric ophthalmologists
The authors consider the economic decline of paediatric ophthalmology with a discussion of declining interest among medical graduates and in paediatric ophthalmology fellow numbers. Consideration is given to workforce issues in relation to poor revenue and an increase in the...
Survey of paediatric ophthalmology practice in the US
The purpose of this study was to develop a survey to assess possible solutions for an economic turnaround in paediatric ophthalmology. A 12-item survey was circulated with questions related to practice location, setting and years in practice. Responses were received...
Barriers to diagnosis and management of VKC
The authors investigate the lived experience of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) diagnosis and treatment in US patients, reported by their carers and eyecare clinicians, and to identify barriers to the timely diagnosis and management of this condition. The study included seven...
Multiple sclerosis and the ocular manifestations
This population study retrospectively identified patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) over a 14-year period. The aim of the study was to report the frequency and severity of ocular conditions associated with MS. Cases were identified from the Rochester Epidemiology Project....
A practical approach to uveitis screening in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The multinational Interdisciplinary Working Group for Uveitis in Children consists of 10 paediatric rheumatologists and five paediatric ophthalmologists with expertise in paediatric uveitis. They identified a simplified screening recommendation to enable local eyecare professionals (ECPs) to screen children with juvenile...WATCH EPISODE 8: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission
This video is for medical teams and NGOs who are working to eliminate avoidable blindness in remote village settings where the risk of an infection post-surgery is high.WATCH EPISODE 9: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission
Welcome to the 9th episode of Beyond 2020, the series that looks at strategies to eliminate avoidable blindness in countries with developing eyecare services and shares ideas and solutions to common difficulties in working abroad. In this video, Dave Goldsmith...Birmingham Optical welcomes Irem Ali as Chief Commercial Officer
She brings with her extensive experience across sales, marketing, and operations within the MedTech, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Commenting on her appointment, Irem said: “I am delighted to be joining a growing organisation at such a pivotal time. The team...
Economics of Medicaid reimbursement rates
This study evaluates the Medicaid reimbursement rates in the USA to determine changes from 2022–2024. Common procedural terminology codes 92004 and 92014 were used to search Medicaid regarding rates for all but 5 states. For analysis, 46 states were included....OSA dry eye disease group forms for technology providers
Dry eye disease diagnostic and therapy technology providers have formed a specialist OSA and Optic UK group to collaborate and provide optimum support for the profession. Led by Ross Bailey, SCOPE Eyecare Professional Relations and Partnerships Manager, and Nicola Bennett,...
