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Navigating an Ophthalmology Lab-Based Research Elective: Reflections and Insights from Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

10 November 2025 | | EYE - Cornea
Medical school electives offer valuable opportunities to gain exposure to different healthcare systems and bridge specific gaps in training. While clinical electives are often the primary choice for medical students, research-focused electives also present unique benefits, particularly for those interested...

What not to miss in neuro-ophthalmology Part 1

1 April 2018 | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology is a complex and difficult subspecialty in ophthalmology. It has several connections to neurology, neuro-surgery, rheumatology as well as many other medical specialties. Working in an multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment is key to success in this subspecialty as mistakes...

What's trending Oct/Nov 2022

3 October 2022 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
A round-up of the eye related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #teammates #warringtonwolves #keratoconus Robbie Mulhern, a professional rugby league player for Warrington Wolves, had never heard of keratoconus prior to...

Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid: the importance of early detection and treatment

1 August 2014 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is an autoimmune blistering disorder that is characterised by subepithelial bullae. The ocular manifestation of MMP, ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OMMP), is a sight-threatening condition characterised by conjunctival cicatricial changes associated with corneal vascularisation and scarring....

Harry Moss Traquair: Edinburgh Ophthalmologist and Father Figure of Perimetry

3 February 2023 | | EYE - General
It is a unique honour bestowed upon only a few clinicians, that their name becomes for evermore associated with the subject of their particular expertise and knowledge. Such an individual is undoubtedly Harry Moss Traquair, an Edinburgh-based ophthalmologist, who in...

Are we short-sighted about myopia?

1 December 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Worldwide prevalence of myopia has increased rapidly in recent years and has now reached epidemic levels, particularly in South-East Asia where prevalence is around 80% [1-4]. Myopia prevalence is also increasing in the United States and Europe where it is...

International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS) Congress September 2023 in a sweltering Berlin

14 September 2023 | | IOIS, Berlin, Conference, Report, Event, ocular inflammation, Hagar Ibrahim, Dhanach Dhirachaikulpanich, Nima Ghadiri
Approaching its 40th year, IOIS remains focused on advancing research and knowledge-sharing around ocular inflammatory diseases.

Discovery Park Ventures invests £100K in new tenant Vox Imaging Technology

24 January 2024 | Technology, developments, industry, investment, Vox
Discovery Park Ventures invests £100K in new tenant Vox Imaging Technology to advance ophthalmic imaging for preclinical research.

AOP Lifetime Achievement accolade for Professor David Whitaker

8 March 2024
The prestigious award was presented to the optometrist and prominent researcher at a celebratory event on 25 February.

Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers awards silver Fincham medal to Professor Shahina Pardhan

22 March 2024 | awards, optometry, optician, fincham medal, leaders
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers has demonstrated its continuing support for research by awarding its prestigious Silver Medal to Professor Shahina Pardhan, the UK’s first female Professor of Optometry, and by renewing its commitment to further medal awards for academic and clinical achievement.

Employers asked to get in touch with ABDO College to support launch of new apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians

15 July 2024 | industry, apprenticeship, opportunities, jobs, vacancies, infrastructure, optometry, optometrist, opticians
ABDO College is calling on employers with experience of offering apprenticeships to get in touch. We aim to launch our apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians in September 2024, subject to General Optical Council (GOC) approval.

Children’s competition helping kids get the right glasses to combat preventable childhood blindness

11 September 2024 | competition, IAPB, World Sight Day 2024, WSD24, children, Love Your Eyes, charity, international
Ahead of World Sight Day 2024 on the 10th October, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is putting children’s eye health at the centre of their Love Your Eyes campaign, with the Glasses of the Future competition....