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Video Atlas of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1 February 2017 | | EYE - Oculoplastic
The second edition Video Atlas of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by Korn and Kikkawa provides an overview of traditional and contemporary reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid, lacrimal and orbital surgical procedures. The book includes of 1600 intraoperative illustrations, in addition...

Optegra announces programme of engaging CPD events for healthcare community

23 March 2026 | optometry, training, CPD
Optegra continues to strengthen its commitment to clinical excellence and community partnership by announcing a series of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events throughout 2026, open to any health care professionals in optometry. Taking place across a range of dates and...

Record rise in competition ratios for ophthalmology: What does this mean for the future of the ophthalmology training programme?

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General
In this article, Adina Smith discusses factors likely to contribute to the record rise in competition ratios and the impact this may have on the future of OST. Ophthalmology specialty training (OST) is the fifth most competitive training programme in...

Gemini Untwined: treating craniopagus conjoined twins

6 April 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
The authors discuss the successful separation of craniopagus conjoined twins at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the role of the ophthalmologist in such cases. Craniopagus conjoined twins are extraordinarily rare, occurring in only one in 2.5 million births and representing...

Understanding the inequalities of ophthalmic care for Indigenous people in a first world country

6 November 2023 | | EYE - Pathology, EYE - Oncology
Aboriginal Australians have faced numerous challenges over the past centuries. Here in this article, Edward Saxton highlights why there are inequalities of ophthalmic care in Australia and why this has led to increased levels of blindness in Aboriginal people relative...

Part 1: Good news, bad news at the international conference

3 June 2024 | | EYE - General
One of my favourite comic strips from my childhood was Good News, Bad News which ran in Jackpot comic from 1979–1982. In this strip, the story for the main character would be described in a series of alternating ‘Good News’...

Sustainability in ophthalmology and healthcare: An overview

2 April 2025 | | EYE - General
Finally, even staunch sceptics are coming around to recognising that climate change is real and that we should do something about it. But how proximal the threat is and at what pace change has to happen is not universally agreed...

EyeSi Simulation: a cutting-edge training tool for doctors

21 August 2023 | | Rajan Sondh, haag-streit, EyeSi, Simulator, Simulation training
As the medical field continues to evolve, so does the need for innovative and effective training methods for doctors. One such advancement in medical education is the EyeSi simulation.

In conversation with Vasuki Sivagnanavel at 100% Optical

11 March 2024 | 100%, conference, events, meetings, ahp, allied health professions, optometry, ophthalmology
At 100% Optical at the end of February, we were lucky enough to run into Vasuki Sivagnanavel, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, shortly after her presentation: 'Diagnostic insights with retinal ultra-widefield multimodal imaging - perspectives from an optometrist and ophthalmologist'.

Newmedica strengthens glaucoma services with optometrist-turned-ophthalmologist appointment

1 May 2025 | news, industry news, ISP, private sector, professional development, career
Newmedica, a leading provider of ophthalmology services across England, has appointed Richard Stead as its lead for glaucoma. This strategic move underscores Newmedica's commitment to delivering exceptional and timely care for both NHS and private patients across the spectrum of...

Laser corneal refractive procedures – a review

1 December 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Evolution of refractive surgery stays true to the quote of Theodore Roosevelt: “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Refractive surgery is an evolving field, which thanks modern technologies for refining ideas...

Investigating the link between corneal clarity and statin use

2 February 2024 | | EYE - Cornea
Transparency is a vital attribute of the cornea, necessary in preserving healthy vision. Maintaining this requires the collective input of the various layers of the cornea. Mostly, the layers implicated in this are the corneal stroma and endothelium [1]. Our...