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6.6.2020 – a celebration of international partnerships

The date 6.6.2020 was selected as a significant milestone for celebrating the achievements of the VISION LINKS Programme as part of the global ‘VISION 2020: The Right to Sight’ initiative [1]. This virtual full-day seminar included LINK partners in the...

Second sight: Ian McKinley

I have always been captivated by a true-life story demonstrating the human spirit of triumph over adversity. For me, one of the most memorable sportsmen overcoming an injury has always been the mountaineer Joe Simpson and his tale of survival...

Preparing to sit the FRCOphth Part 1 as a new FY1: A modern financial, educational and AI-enhanced study guide

One week into my first year as a doctor, buried under a mountain of ward jobs, night shifts and the sheer vertical learning curve of FY1, I decided to challenge myself further: I booked the FRCOphth Part 1 exam. The...

Developing a training model to strengthen diabetic retinopathy screening through a VISION 2020 LINK in India

I. Development of LINK Partnership A VISION 2020 LINK India was established by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2018 between the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and...

CPD education sessions now live for 100% Optical and 100% Ophthalmology

Organisers of the UK’s largest optical show, 100% Optical have announced that its first batch of CPD education programme sessions have launched with the second phase set to go live in the weeks to come. With a promise to ‘focus...

Contact lenses for adults with infantile nystagmus

A pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) was conducted to determine recruitment rates, acceptability of and adherence to treatment and adverse events along with change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and nystagmus parameters from baseline to two weeks follow-up. The...

Optegra Eye Health Care & ZEISS Symposium - Hands-on with latest innovations in ophthalmology

This interactive symposium, presented by Optegra Eye Care and ZEISS, will explore the latest advancements in surgical techniques, diagnostic tools, and patient care. We are proud to announce a special emphasis on practical learning through hands-on workshops

Development of a modern surgical simulation suite to promote safer ophthalmic surgical training

For trainees, having access to surgical simulation equipment is more important than ever. The authors describe the creation of a bespoke teaching and training suite in Glasgow to help trainees develop their skills and promote surgical excellence. Simulation has become...

Life as an ophthalmic imaging student

We asked the next generation of healthcare scientists – students of the BSc Healthcare Science Ophthalmic Imaging degree – about their experiences, insights and aspirations, painting a picture of how ophthalmic imaging is evolving. Rosalyn Painter (RP): I’m here today...

Ophthalmology elective: a local experience

Dr Rajan Sondh talks about medical electives and how he believes they are an opportunity to explore career interests, giving undergraduates an opportunity to develop skills in areas that they wouldn’t normally encounter on placements. Typically, electives are taken abroad,...

RSM: Modern Ophthalmology: Students, Residents and MDT Conference

Royal Society of Medicine: Modern Ophthalmology: Students, Residents and MDT Conference

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: Foundations in Surgical Leadership June 26

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Foundations in Surgical Leadership