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ST3 Trainee experience of cataract surgery training in high flow settings in the independent sector

5 June 2023 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
As an ST3 trainee, I was provided with the opportunity to complete a surgical training rotation at Newmedica Middlesborough, which involved cataract training on NHS patients undergoing surgery in the independent sector (IS). This reflective account highlights the experience from...

How to write and publish a case report – tips and common pitfalls

2 August 2024 | | EYE - General
Ophthalmology is an extremely popular specialty, with the competition ratio at ST1 level entry being 10:1 in 2023 [1]. Consequently, applicants are required to achieve higher portfolio scores to remain competitive. For those considering a career in ophthalmology, two points...

From paper to pocket: Standardising eyecare with the Malawi Eye Care App

4 December 2025 | | EYE - General
Malawi’s population is mostly rural; the government and Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) together deliver about 80% of healthcare services through local district and community health facilities [1]. However, ophthalmology specialist services are only concentrated in the central hospitals....

SightCare 'The Future is Now' Conference a Success

14 February 2023
SightCare, the business support community for independent practices, was held on 29 and 30 January 2023 after its postponement from its original September date which unfortunately fell on the day of the Queen’s funeral.

87% of UK unaware they can have cataract surgery immediately and don't have to suffer with declining vision

19 June 2023 | Cataract surgery, ophthalmology, survey, LondonOC, Vik Sharma
Cataract symptoms, myths and surgery options as extensive national eye health survey shows huge lack of awareness in UK's public.

Leading eyecare charity Orbis launches a research trial to identify link between vision loss and mental health in children

10 July 2023 | mental health, vision Loss, china, orbis, children
In 2022, leading eye care charity Orbis published research showing that children with poor vision are more likely to suffer with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and a reduced quality of life.

University of Glasgow officially opens new home for School of Health & Wellbeing

15 September 2023 | Glasgow University, School, Health, Wellbeing, Clarice Pears, Jill Pell
Research in the Clarice Pears building aims to improve health and reduce health inequalities.

Moorfields at Stratford opens new operating theatres for eye surgery

8 November 2023 | Moorfields, Stratford, infrastructure, waiting list, NHS, England
Moorfields Eye Hospital has welcomed the first patients for surgery at its new hub in Stratford.

Sight loss charity celebrates World Braille Day with ‘braille name generator’

4 January 2024 | RNIB, Blindness, Charity, Braille, Matt Eason, Social media, Name generator
To mark the celebration of World Braille Day, and the vital importance of braille, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting people to request their name in braille.

CHEC celebrates surgeon’s 1000th cataract surgery

29 February 2024 | CHEC, community services, eyecare, cataract, surgery, award
Community healthcare provider marks Lancashire surgeon’s major milestone.

Jason Turnbull takes on epic challenge: climbing 24 Munros in 2024 to support Sight Scotland Veterans

10 April 2024 | charity, achievements, challenge, Sight Scotland Veterans, donate, adventure, international
Jason Turnbull has embarked on a remarkable journey to climb 24 Munros throughout 2024 to raise funds for Sight Scotland Veterans, a charity dedicated to supporting visually impaired veterans throughout Scotland.

Orbis and Heidelberg Engineering team up on free e-learning opportunities

12 April 2024 | Orbis, charity, international, collaboration, partnership, educational, learning, work
Sight-saving charity Orbis and high-tech imaging and data solutions company Heidelberg Engineering are leveraging technology to provide free clinical education for eye care professionals around the world.