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How to pass the FRCOphth part 2 written

1 February 2022 | | EYE - General
The part 2 written exam comprises of 180 multiple choice questions – spread over two 120-minute sessions. According to the most recent college exam reports, the pass rate ranged from 45 to 70% in 2019/2020. Most trainees seem to sit...
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World Clinics in Ophthalmology Series: Innovations in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

1 April 2014 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
This two volume publication about current innovations in primary open angle glaucoma has persevered to come out with a comprehensive review of the latest publications in the world of glaucoma. The list of contributors includes clinicians from the field of...

Eye disease patients have more opportunity than ever to take part in NHS research studies

1 November 2018 | EYE - General
A new report highlights how 76% of UK hospitals now offer patients the opportunity to take part in studies of eye disease to improve research and innovation. ‘Ophthalmology research in the UK’s National Health Service: the structure and performance of...

Letter from America: Orbit and oculoplastic fellowship, University of California, San Diego

1 June 2014 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
I was the fortunate recipient of the 2012 Keeler Scholarship, granting me the incredible opportunity to undertake a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in orbital, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery. My fellowship mentors were the renowned Professor...

6.6.2020 – a celebration of international partnerships

5 October 2020 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
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...

Capacity-building through the COECSA-RCOphth LINK – linking journals in a training and mentorship programme

1 December 2021 | | EYE - General
The College of Ophthalmology of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa (COECSA) [1] and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) [2] have a long-standing health partnership through the VISION 2020 LINKS Programme [3,4]. The LINK started a new project in 2019...

The Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness: How ICEH maintains the cornerstone of global eye health data

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General
In this paper we will discuss The Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB), a survey methodology that has become the single largest source of population eye health data globally. The origins of RAAB The RAAB is a rapid, population-based survey...

Serendipity

3 October 2024 |
“Serendipity is looking in a haystack for a needle and discovering a farmer’s daughter” – Julius Comroe Jr (Surgeon, Medical Researcher and Author) One of the attractive features of ophthalmology, apart from the good quality of life and the relatively...

Development of retinoblastoma services in Zimbabwe

5 June 2020 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Zimbabwe recognised the need for a paediatric ophthalmology service almost 20 years ago. The economic uncertainty in the country made it difficult to secure financial support, so initial funding came through local donors. Equipment – including vision charts, ophthalmoscopes and...

Streamlining cataract lists: how are you managing it?

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Mr Jonathan Ross, in conversation with Ms Bita Manzouri, provides a personal perspective on challenges and opportunities shaping the future of cataract surgery services across the hospital eye service. Redesigning cataract pathways in response to COVID-19 Bita Manzouri: Over the...

Ophthalmic surgeon returns to London Marathon after 31 years for Glaucoma UK

30 April 2024 | Glaucoma, charity, event, anniversary, 50th, UK, London, fundraising, i will
Michael Miller, in commemoration of Glaucoma UK's 50th anniversary, has achieved a remarkable feat by completing this year's London Marathon, three decades after he last completed the challenge in 1993, which he also ran in support of the charity.

The value of hospital placements in ophthalmology in general practice specialty training

2 February 2024 | | EYE - General
Pratik Bikkannavar provides insights into the potential benefits a placement in ophthalmology provides General Practice Specialty Trainees (GPSTs) and its valuable purpose for the wider ophthalmic community. Ophthalmic complaints are known to account for up to 1 in every 20...