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Treatment of vertical diplopia in the reading position

2 December 2024 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
This paper describes the use of slab-off prisms for the treatment of vertical diplopia in the reading position. The following data were collected: main symptom complaint, visual acuity, refractive error, binocular vision including sensory fusion and stereoacuity, alternating cover test...

The results of the last survey Aug24

2 August 2024 | | EYE - Glaucoma
In the first case we were faced with a 55-year-old patient with narrow, potentially occludable drainage angles, no significant cataract, and persistently raised intraocular pressures (IOPs) of 28mmHg with early disc compromise, and normal vision in each eye. It is...

How to pass the Refraction Certificate

1 August 2019 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Unfortunately, I had the pleasure of getting to know this exam intimately. With adequate preparation this does not have to be the case for most people. The exam has recently changed to consist of 10 OSCE style stations (previously 12)....

Usher syndrome: an overview

22 September 2020 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Usher syndrome is the most common hereditary condition that affects both vision and hearing. It is an autosomal recessive condition characterised by retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss [1,2]. Usher syndrome is the cause of approximately 10% of...

RCOphth asks ophthalmologists to ‘show leadership’

23 March 2020
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has issued advice and guidance for ophthalmologists regarding COVID-19.

UKISCRS to create series of webinars

9 April 2020
The first webinar, hosted by Professor David Spalton, will be held today Thursday 9 April, 6-7pm.

UK-EGG Seedcorn award call now open

12 February 2025 | funding, opportunities, seedcord, awards, genetics
The UK Eye Genetics Group is now accepting applications for a new Seedcorn Award, offering up to £5,000, to support early career researchers in conducting innovative projects focused on the diagnosis, understanding, prevention, management and treatment of genetic eye diseases....

23rd Medical Ophthalmological Society Meeting

22 March 2023
09.00-17.00pm

Line-up confirmed for Eye News Symposium!

23 November 2018
We are delighted to confirm an excellent line-up of speakers and topics for the Eye News Symposium, taking place in Glasgow on Sunday 20 January.

ABDO awards two Life Memberships and Medal of Excellence

4 December 2024 | awards, achievements, optometry, opticians, meetings, events
Peter Black MBA FBDO FEAOO PGCAP FHEA and Julie Lees FBDO have been presented with Life Membership of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). In addition, Dr Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bartlam BSc (Hons) FBDO CL (Hons) LVA SMC (Tech) has...

A paradigm shift in the way we approach cataract surgery

1 February 2015 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Cataract surgery is the most common elective surgical procedure in the UK [1], with in the region of 350,000 cases being conducted each year. With an ageing population, this figure will only continue to rise over time. Cataract surgery is...

Optical Express invests over £3m in new Edinburgh eye clinic

23 March 2022
Angus Robertson MSP opens new eye surgery treatment clinic in Edinburgh city centre following investment of over £3m. The eye surgery treatment hub will serve Edinburgh and the surrounding area.