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Aug/Sep 2016 Quiz

1 August 2016 | 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
History A 45-year-old female patient presented with left upper eyelid swelling present for six months. There was mild pain and a sense of fullness over the left eye. Examination revealed a palpable firm mass over the lacrimal gland area without...

2018 update on intravitreal injections

1 December 2018 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
In this review article the authors have highlighted the standardised and structured approach to intravitreal injections (IVI) by examining the recent evidence-based literature. IVI is the most commonly performed procedure worldwide with low potential risk of endophthalmitis. IOP spikes are...

Théa Pharmaceuticals are excited to be attending RCOphth Congress 2023 with two innovative new products.

22 May 2023 | Research & Development, Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
This year Théa will also have two stands – one right by the registration desk which will be focused on product sampling and a larger stand inside the main exhibition hall which will showcase the wider product range.

Haag-Streit UK relaunches the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer

10 December 2024 | Company Profiles, Research & Development
Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is pleased to announce that they have relaunched the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer. Haag-Streit UK discontinued the...

COVID-19: Pete’s Bogus Journey

6 April 2021 | | EYE - General
The author shares his personal experience of contracting coronavirus. I managed to body swerve COVID-19 for nine months. The Pfizer vaccine was being rolled out in my trust. I had my first inoculation booked in three weeks. I had survived...

Fight for Sight continues to promote eye research

7 April 2020
Eye research charity Fight for Sight has announced its latest project funding and its plans for continuing its efforts to advance eye research in the current global health crisis and beyond.

Glaucoma UK urges people to get their eyes tested amidst rise in glaucoma cases

13 June 2022
With the number of people living with glaucoma in the UK expected to increase by almost a third between 2020 and 2035, Glaucoma UK is urging people to get their eyes tested.

AI breakthrough in detecting leading cause of childhood blindness

3 May 2023 | AI, blindness, Children
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool could be an effective way of identifying retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the leading cause of childhood blindness in middle-income countries, finds a new study led by UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital researchers.

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers rewards early career research

16 October 2024 | research, awards, opportunities, optometry, opticians, glaucoma, retina, AI, OCT
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (WCSM) this week announced the winners of its annual bronze medal award competitions for vision research. Both the winning submissions demonstrated models for earlier diagnosis of significant eye disease and have the capacity to...

Glaucoma and cataract CPD sessions for optometrists and dispensing opticians at 100% Optical

14 February 2025 | ISP, independent, industry, 100%, meetings, events, glaucoma, cataract, CPD, training, education
The importance of ophthalmology and optometry working together to transform care for patients with conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma will come under the spotlight at 100% Optical. NHS ophthalmology provider Newmedica is hosting a series of continuing professional development...

Hampshire MP ‘deeply concerned’ over cuts to community eye health services

27 March 2025 | optometry, optometrist, government, primary care, community services
Hampshire MP Paul Holmes has criticised ‘retrograde’ plans by local NHS health chiefs to cut community eye health services during a visit to Specsavers in Hedge End, Southampton. The local integrated care board (ICB), which commissions local NHS services, has...

Santorini sunlight!

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General, EYE - Cornea
In the heart of London, Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves attended his inspiring book launch event held at the Royal Festival Hall, later followed by a book signing at Waterstones in Piccadilly, London. Ticket holders included ladies from the Literacy Ladies...