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The other side

1 April 2020 | | EYE - General
Adele sings a song called Hello, which is about a mythical phonecall she makes to an ex-boyfriend about how different life is now compared to when they used to date. The chorus line repeated many times is “Hello from the...

Retinal sequelae of high voltage electric current injury

5 June 2023 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Introduction High-voltage electrical currents may result in significant ocular complications, ranging from mild cataracts to vision-threatening retinal and optic nerve problems [1]. The severity of damage depends on various factors, including intensity and type of current, duration of exposure, entry...

Internet security Q&A

3 June 2024 | | EYE - General
Internet security advice is constantly changing in response to new and evolving threats. For this reason, it is timely to provide an update on recommended practices and new technologies. For ease of perusal the information is presented as a series...

An arm and a leg

1 October 2016 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
“It cost me an arm and a leg.” – Mr B told me. An arm and a leg to be seen by the famous Russian eye surgeon who said that everybody can be spectacle-free. He took Mr B’s money (roughly...

The Re-humanising Revolution: Breaking the conspiracy of silence

3 June 2020 | | EYE - General
Over the last few years, the mental and emotional wellbeing of those who work in medicine has come under scrutiny. The author introduces a new resource. Working in healthcare has always been stressful but never more so than today. In...

ANTS Imaging Competition 2026

31 May 2026 | EYE - Imaging | allied professions, innovation, event
The ANTerior Segment Imaging Competition from Eye News and Keeler promotes and celebrates the work of slit-lamp imaging, culminating in cash prizes and exposure for its winners. After running two hugely successful competitions, the ANTS Imaging Competition is back for...

SOC welcomes registrations and poster submissions for September meeting

27 July 2021
The theme of the Scottish Ophthalmological Club spring meeting on 23 September is ‘Post COVID – The Best of Times and The Worst of Times', featuring eminent speakers on a range of topics.

UK Lens Manufacturer HOYA announces partnership with Orbis UK

20 February 2023
The Vision Care company joins forces with charity to fight avoidable blindness in India.

Requirements guidance issued as optometry contract for Wales comes into force

25 October 2023 | regulations, Wales, WGOS, EHEW, NHS Wales, optometry
Optometry Wales outlines new rules for practitioners practising in Wales.

Optoversity Challenge draws 12 universities together

27 February 2025 | charity, Vision Care for Homeless People, VCHP, fundraising, trainees, medical school, students, opportunities, competition
Out of the Box Optic’s Optoversity Challenge 2025 has brought 95 students from 12 UK universities together to take part in the exciting competition. The annual event – now in its ninth year – is a major fundraiser for Vision...

Blind West Lothian man supports others through sport

26 March 2025 | charity, RNIB, golf, sports, patient stories, awareness, advocacy
For Neil Atkinson, sport has always been a significant part of his life. Now, as a Community Connection Coordinator for RNIB Scotland, he uses his experiences to help improve accessibility and awareness for blind and partially sighted individuals across the...

Blind West Lothian Man Set to Compete in National Futsal Final

2 July 2025 | FA Disability Cup Final, RNIB, eyesight, news, charity
A man from Armadale will compete in one of the UK’s top disability football events this month, after his team reached the final of the FA Disability Cup. Neil Atkinson (26) was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease at 17 – a...