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Towards virtual reality conferences?

COVID-19 is forcing us to reconsider every aspect of life. The authors ask what future ophthalmic meetings could look like. The coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic disrupted ophthalmic conferences resulting in the cancellation of the majority of meetings in 2020, e.g....

Antibiotic prophylaxis after intravitreal injections

The use of topical antibiotics as prophylaxis after intravitreal injections is a contentious issue, especially now with increasing use of intravitreal anti-VEGF agents. In the Wills Eye Institute, prior to May 2011, all patients undergoing intravitreal injections in the office...

Scope Eyecare joins ABDO National Resource Centre as a new gold digital sponsor

The ABDO National Resource Centre (NRC) based in Birmingham has secured a new gold digital sponsor in Scope Eyecare. Scope Eyecare a leading healthcare and pharmaceuticals company specialising in ophthalmic and general health solutions, is proud to announce its sponsorship...

Carol celebrates better vision as Wakefield Eye Hospital’s 20,000th patient

“It’s been brilliant – I’d much rather have cataract surgery than visit the dentist!” Carol celebrates better vision as Wakefield Eye Hospital’s 20,000th patient.

The future of SLT?

For Feb/Mar 2024, we are looking at a recently released laser machine to perform direct SLT – selective laser trabeculoplasty (DSLT). Although SLT is well known, DSLT is sufficiently novel that a brief description is a good place to start....

RCOphth Research Changes Lives

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Research Changes Lives

Childhood visual development in albinism and infantile nystagmus

The authors compare monocular and binocular development measures in 16 children with albinism, 10 with infantile nystagmus (INS) and 72 with normal vision to address interocular acuity differences, crowding ratios and binocular summation rates. The children were aged between four...

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

Cataract symptoms, myths and surgery options as extensive national eye health survey shows huge lack of awareness in UK's public.

Treatment of diabetic macular oedema

Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a common complication associated with diabetic retinopathy, and the most common cause of visual impairment in diabetes [1]. With predicted rising levels of diabetes (in England by 2025 the estimated population with diabetes will be...

World-first platform for transparent, fair and equitable use of AI in healthcare

Revolutionary AI platform for detecting diabetic eye disease proven safe for NHS. Researchers have developed the world’s first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a...

Applications closing soon for leadership and management training and qualifications

Optical professionals who want to boost their career in management are encouraged to apply now for the leadership and management courses from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Study is carried out 100% online and the closing date for applications for training leading to these qualifications is Thursday 4 April 2024.

From trainee to teacher: Top tips for teaching fellow applications

Getting into ophthalmology training has become increasingly competitive in recent years. In 2025, the competition ratio rose to over 21:1, compared to 3:1 in 2019 [1,2]. Similar trends are seen across other specialties, with over 30,000 doctors applying for just...