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Viva Las Vegas: Dr Corey Hochman

3 August 2023 | | EYE - General
Speaking with Phoenix-based ophthalmologist and poker player, Dr Corey Hochman, Peter Cackett explores the themes of success and failure, and how the ups and downs of one’s ambition can provide an overwhelming gratitude for life. “Money won is twice as...

My Top Five: Digital ophthalmology revision resources for medical students

1 June 2022 | | EYE - General
Ophthalmology is a broad and exciting field to study but encountering the vast number of topics it contains for the first time in medical school can be a daunting prospect. Building a solid foundation of knowledge in the subject is...

My Top Five: Digital ophthalmology revision resources for medical students

1 June 2022 | | EYE - General
Ophthalmology is a broad and exciting field to study but encountering the vast number of topics it contains for the first time in medical school can be a daunting prospect. Building a solid foundation of knowledge in the subject is...

Neovascular AMD: fresh recommendations underline standards of best practice

1 December 2013 |
The management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) has advanced dramatically over the past seven years, with the introduction of targeted new therapies that successfully maintain or improve vision in a majority of affected individuals. It’s a fast moving field,...

Life as an ophthalmic imaging student

6 July 2026 | | EYE - Imaging
We asked the next generation of healthcare scientists – students of the BSc Healthcare Science Ophthalmic Imaging degree – about their experiences, insights and aspirations, painting a picture of how ophthalmic imaging is evolving. Rosalyn Painter (RP): I’m here today...

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...

Understanding and confronting bacterial endophthalmitis

2 December 2019 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Abdus Samad Ansari highlights the importance of early recognition of this condition using an unusual presentation. Endophthalmitis is a medical emergency with devastating consequences. Despite adequate treatment, severe cases frequently result in permanent blindness. Endophthalmitis involves inflammation of both the...

The results of the last survey Dec23

4 December 2023 | | EYE - General
*Please be aware that this data does not form part of a peer reviewed research study. The information therein should not be relied upon for clinical purposes but instead used as a guide for clinical practice and reflection. Hopefully by...

Learning from litigation: ocular drug toxicity

3 August 2023 | | EYE - General
Being the subject of litigation is stressful and upsetting. Having to look back over your previous decisions and justify the care you delivered in good faith can be difficult. Sadly, we all live with the sword of Damocles above us...

What's trending Jun/Jul 2025

2 June 2025 | | EYE - Orbit, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #Inspiration #FlyingEyeHospital It was with great sadness that I read about the passing of Dr David Paton at the age of...

The results of the last survey Jun25

2 June 2025 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea
The first question refers to whether we check blood glucose levels prior to cataract surgery. Almost three quarters of you do which was interesting. We know that poor glycaemic control (manifesting as a raised HbA1c) has implications for wound healing...

Acute dellen formation post trauma

1 January 2016 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Corneal dellen are saucer-like thinnings, usually of the peripheral cornea [1]. Dellen formation is thought to be related to localised tear film instability [2], specifically the absence of the mucin component of the tear film. Without the mucin layer, dry...