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PREVIEW: International SPECTRALIS Symposium – AND BEYOND
The International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS) marks its 21st anniversary with an exciting new chapter in Heidelberg, Germany, just steps away from the headquarters of Heidelberg Engineering. Recognised as one of the most prestigious scientific imaging conferences, ISS 2025 will bring...Old dogs
3 April 2023
| Baljean Dhillon (Prof)
It is always nice to get a thank you card, especially so when it comes from someone at the tail end of an overbooked clinic who had waited patiently well past their appointed slot. Such was the case when I...
Artificial intelligence and oculomics: Improving global health
2 June 2025
| Charles Cleland, Elliott Taylor
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EYE - Imaging
The application of artificial intelligence (AI), and in particular deep learning, to high-resolution ocular imaging has led to many new discoveries, enabling the prediction of multiple different systemic diseases from ocular biomarkers. This emerging field is known as ‘oculomics’ [1]....
World-first artificial intelligence foundation model for eye care to supercharge global efforts to prevent blindness
22 September 2023
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oculomics, AI, moorfields, big data, RETFound, ChatGPT, UCL, artificial intelligence
Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that has the potential to not only identify sight-threatening eye diseases but also predict general health, including heart attacks, stroke and Parkinson’s disease.
Edinburgh runner nears 20th marathon to support sight loss charity
For the past two decades, Archie MacGregor (64) has laced up his running shoes with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line. He is soon to complete his 20th marathon in 20 years, to raise vital funds for...Ombudsman comments on Letby inquiry's statutory status
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens comments on the Letby inquiry being given statutory status.AOP welcomes focus on improved patient outcomes in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report
Recommendations review legislative framework for the future delivery of pharmacy.SPOKE launches Project Four Supervision Guidance
The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has published the output of its fourth project.Presbyopia edition of BCLA research project due to be published
A “pioneering” BCLA global consensus report will deliver evidence-based guidance to eyecare professionals on all aspects of presbyopia and its management – shaping the future of patient care for years to come.New President and President-elect of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) announced
13 November 2024
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glaucoma, Societies, groups, meetings, events, conferences, industry, Andrew Tatham, UKEGS
Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new President and President-elect for the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS). Taking over from Ms Nishani Amerasinghe, the 2025 President is Dr Andrew Tatham who is a consultant at Princess Alexandra...
