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Overview of features associated with congenital optic nerve hypoplasia

In this study, the aim was to outline the ophthalmic and imaging features associated with congenital optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) in eyes with microcornea and sclerocornea. This was a retrospective study of 8 eyes and 5 infants (3 bilateral and...

Comparison of vision screener and cycloplegic refraction for detection of astigmatism

This study examined the agreement between the spot vision screener and cycloplegic retinoscopy (gold-standard assessment), particularly focused on astigmatism. Children aged 12–35 months were recruited following failure of routine photoscreening over a 3-year period. The spot vision screener and cycloplegic...

Quality of social media content for strabismus

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of strabismus-related educational content on social media along with wider assessment of links between views, likes and type of creator. A cross-sectional analysis was undertaken on TikTok and Instagram platforms using hashtags: #strabismus,...

Accuracy of anterior segment OCT in identifying medial and lateral recti muscle insertions in previously operated eyes

In this study, the authors aimed to assess the reliability of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) measurements in strabismus reoperations for locating muscle insertions. This was a prospective observational study of 30 patients (60 previously operated horizontal rectus muscles:...

CHEC and Royal National Institute for Blind People Launch Strategic Partnership

CHEC has today announced the launch of a new partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Lord Trees and Baroness Sugg call to end Neglected Tropical Diseases with charity coalition at Westminster event

UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases works alongside co-host parliamentary reception in the House of Lords.

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

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.

RNIB launches new campaign to dispel myths and encourage people to ‘See the person, not the sight loss’

Leading sight loss charity RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) and The&Partnership has today (3 October 2022) launched a new campaign ‘See the person, not the sight loss’, challenging outdated public attitudes and misperceptions of sight loss.

VisionSpring’s screening methodology is adopted by the World Health Organisation to increase global access to reading glasses

By endorsing the training of health workers and nurses to identify blurry near vision and dispense reading glasses, the WHO’s new training program is helping solve this billion person issue.

Professor Roy Taylor awarded MBE for services to diabetes research

Congratulations to Diabetes UK-funded researcher Professor Roy Taylor, who has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list, recognising his world-leading work in diabetes research.

AOP launches research into key reforms proposed for primary eye care services in Wales

The Welsh Government put forward proposals for major reforms of primary eye care services

Leading eyecare charity Orbis celebrates the 20th anniversary of Cybersight

Orbis celebrates the 20th anniversary of its award-winning telemedicine and e-learning platform, Cybersight.