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Tips for the Online Proctored FRCOphth - Part 1

4 February 2021 | | EYE - General
The FRCOphth Part 1 examination is a difficult exam in itself, testing candidates on a wide range of theoretical and biomedical ophthalmology. This used to be a two-part pencil-on-paper written examination, which was then digitalised for October 2019 and January...

Glasgow FRCOphth (OSCE/VIVA) Prep Course 2024

4 October 2024 -5 October 2024
This annual course is aimed to support Ophthalmology trainees as they prepare to sit the FRCOphth Part 2 Oral Examination. The course involves a mock examination mirroring the college exam format with real patients and videos. Individualised written feedback is...

Social networking

1 August 2016 | | EYE - General
The use of social networking is now very common in both home and work environments. The field is expanding continually and we have had some requests for a roundup of common platforms. What is social networking and social media? As...
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Resveratrol protects against steroid induced intraocular pressure

1 April 2016 | | EYE - General | Glaucoma, Intraocular pressure, Resveratrol, Retina, Steroid-induced, Trabecular meshwork
Topical and systemic steroid delivery is a very effective treatment for many ocular conditions but is compromised by raised intraocular pressure which in turn leads to death of retinal ganglion cells and irreversible blindness. This is an important consideration with...
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Cataract surgery and circadian photoentrainment

1 December 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The study authors sought to investigate the possible effects of circadian photoentrainment following cataract. This was a randomised clinical trial, where 76 eyes of 76 patients (with bilateral cataract) were randomised to blue-blocking or neutral intraocular lenses (IOLs). Outcome measures...

The Scottish Government Scholarship in Ophthalmology: just a few weeks left to apply!

7 July 2021
A number of scholarships are available for eye healthcare professionals working in Scotland who have been accepted for admission to the online MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology programme in academic year 2021-2022, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government.

The power of the full blood count

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Vishal Shah walks us through his thought process whilst highlighting the importance of routine investigations when dealing with unusual retinovascular presentations. Retinal changes can arise in anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic syndrome. They are often the first manifestation of...

Global sight alliance declares climate emergency

22 April 2021
In recognition of Earth Day, on 22 April 2021, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency and released a call to action for environmentally sustainable practices in the eye health sector.

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh recruiting new board members and trainee representative for SSBs

21 February 2023
The Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs) are constituted within the internal governance structure of the College and exist primarily to support, advise and assist the College and its Council across the breadth of core College activities as they relate to specialty...

WATCH EPISODE 5: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

30 May 2023 | beyond2020, AMM, Audits, Taking notes, Review, NGO
In this addition, Dave Goldsmith talks about the basic data NGOs need to collect on each eye surgery trip in order to maximise the experience and develop their practice.

College of Optometrists responds to Labour’s partnership plans for eyecare

24 January 2024 | labour, optometry, politics, optometrist, health policy, MP, government
Shadow Health Minister, Karin Smyth MP, has outlined Labour’s plans to support improved eyecare services.

The College of Optometrists responds to the GOC’s 2025 Workforce and Perceptions Survey findings

26 September 2025 | optometry, General Optical Council, wellbeing, patient safety
College welcomes the GOC’s thematic review on commercial practices and patient safety. Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, President of The College of Optometrists, said: “As the professional body for optometry, the College is concerned by the findings from the General Optical...