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Experiences of patients and their families and the impact of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy

3 April 2023 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
The authors present a qualitative study which aimed to explore the impact of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) from diagnosis to present day on both patients and their families. Individuals with LHON and their families were purposively sampled from four...
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Age-related distance esotropia – what are the clinical characteristics?

3 April 2024 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The authors present a retrospective case review of individuals with primary divergence insufficiency or age-related distance esotropia, over a 15-year period. Inclusion criteria allow for the difference between near and distance angles to be patient reported or objectively measured. One...
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Beyond ‘Shield and Ship’: a novel device (Eye-Aid) to provide temporary aqueous tamponade

4 February 2025 | | EYE - Cornea
The authors present a pilot efficacy study of the novel Eye-Aid device in a porcine model of full-thickness corneal wounds to mitigate anterior chamber collapse in the forward military environment. Currently, the ‘Shield and Ship’ paradigm taught to military healthcare...

A Shared Vision: national clinical director outlines plan for eye care transformation

23 May 2023
This session will explore how nationally coordinated eye care can deliver improvements to patient outcomes, what should be the priorities and where responsibility for policy delivery sits across the NHS architecture. Attendees will have the opportunity to both learn more about NHS England’s ongoing work to support improvements to eye care and input into that process.

Women-led, solar powered eye centres to treat 1 million people at risk of avoidable blindness in India

22 April 2022
One million people at risk of avoidable blindness in West Bengal, India, now have access to eye care thanks to the opening of nine environmentally friendly Green Vision Centres, five of which are led by women.

Report: National Student Ophthalmology Conference 2023

11 April 2023 |
A report covering the NSOC23 event which took place on 25 March 2023.

National Student Ophthalmology Conference 2023

25 March 2023
by Kamal El-Badawi The days of online learning and ‘death by zoom’ have largely come to an end, with conferences transitioning back to face-to-face, allowing attendees to benefit from dynamic communication and networking. However, for students who don’t yet have...

Appeal for fundus cameras and OCT machines for Nigeria

29 January 2021
Nigeria has the highest population of people living with diabetes mellitus (DM) in sub-Saharan Africa. As at 2013 the population of people living with DM stood at 4.9 million, of whom an estimated 1.7 million had diabetic retinopathy (DR). There is currently no national DR screening and treatment programme.

Glaucoma UK reveals new name, website and branding

3 July 2020
Glaucoma UK - formerly the International Glaucoma Association - is using this year’s Glaucoma Awareness Week (GAW) to launch a new name, visual identity and website for the charity, with the aim of reaching more people who have glaucoma, or who are at risk of glaucoma.

ABDO responds to GOC research

14 June 2023 | GOC, ABDO, eyecare services
New research published by the General Optical Council (GOC) shows an increase in public satisfaction in eyecare services.

Virtual reality is revolutionising healthcare

26 June 2023 | Diagnostic imaging, Imaging, VR, virtual reality
From mental health therapies to surgical training, virtual reality is revolutionising healthcare, finds GlobalData.

RCOphth DEMYSTIFYING STRABIMUS: Ocular Motility Curriculum Study Day

4 July 2025
An all day event simplifying strabismus, with practical teaching sessions ("you too can do a cover test"), common clinical and exam scenarios, top tips from expert clinicians and educators in the field. Aimed at trainees, SAS doctors and the general...