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Blind and partially sighted people join cane walk to Westminster in bid to end year-long waits for support

8 April 2026 | patient stories, charity
Blind and partially sighted people gathered at Westminster today to tell the Government it’s time to end the postcode lottery of support for people with sight loss. A group of blind and partially sighted people using white canes took part...

The College of Optometrists calls for shift in detecting and managing glaucoma

8 April 2026 | optometry, public health, services
The College of Optometrists calls for shift in detecting and managing glaucoma by fully unlocking safe and effective primary care capacity Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible sight loss in the UK and affects over one million people,...

Real-world experience and outcomes of SLT laser used as a first-line treatment in ocular hypertension patients in a United Kingdom National Health Service setting

3 October 2022 |
The management of raised intraocular pressure (IOP) in the context of ocular hypertension (OHT) and primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) remains a major contributor to the workload of ophthalmology units across the UK. Treatment of these conditions has historically centred...

Proning and the pandemic - ocular complications seen in critical care

6 April 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
Priyanka Sanghi and her co-authors explore the ocular complications seen in critical care units throughout the country as we treat patients through this challenging time. The SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed the NHS and critical care services under immense strain,...

RNIB welcomes new magnifier coming to a Google Pixel smartphone

31 October 2023 | RNIB, Google, Pixel 8, Magnifier, Low vision, Tools, Technology, Mobile phones
RNIB welcomes new magnifier in-your-pocket-feature coming to a Google Pixel smartphone near you.

Glasses for the blind and a safer internet

1 April 2014 | | EYE - General
Google Glass I recently attended a demo of the Google Glass technology (at the TEDx Salford conference). For those who have not come across Glass, it a wearable computer developed by Google. In essence it is a very small computer...

The future of binocular viewing systems?

1 December 2022 | | EYE - General
I recently had the pleasure to visit Vision Engineering’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Woking, UK. Vision Engineering have built an international reputation for engineering microscopes that provide 3D visualisation without the use of traditional optical eyepieces. Although the company...

¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?

4 August 2025 | | EYE - General
In the hustle and bustle of ¡Hola! (Hello) and ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?), a group of travellers from different parts of UK went on a Mexican adventure to explore the diverse culture of Mexico, diving straight into the turquoise...

PREVIEW: Join us at the TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference 2025!

22 January 2025 | Events, Meetings, Preview, 2025, February
The highly anticipated TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference returns this year with an impressive lineup of experts, cutting-edge technological advances, and engaging discussions that promise to strengthen the field of ophthalmology. The TROPHY Ophthalmic Conference is Trent Ophthalmic Society's flagship event, provides...

Patients “didn’t realise they had choice in receiving care,” finds new report on patient choice in elective eyecare

20 June 2025 | report, news, survey, patience experience, Moorfields
The current system of elective care is struggling to inform patients of their rights to choose healthcare providers and procedures, and offering little information or support when decisions need to be made, according to a new report. The report, Patient...

European optical industry leaders gather in London

22 July 2025 | optometry, optician, optical, industry news
Keeping a close eye on new products entering the market, European optical industry leaders, as EUROM 1 Optical Industries, have gathered in Pall Mall, London. They discussed new standards and the collective approach also brought insightful state-of-the-market reports from each...

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh urges action on avoidable sight loss

20 May 2026 | Global, LMIC, Public Health
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), today encouraged urgent action to tackle the global crisis of avoidable sight loss. Attending the World Health Assembly for the first time, The...