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Implementing technology to improve global eye health

3 October 2024 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Technological innovation is providing new solutions to transform global eye health [1–5]. In particular, research towards the development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in ophthalmology has gained pace in recent years. However, there has been little research relating to its...

100% Optical and Optrafair organisers join forces

27 July 2020
From now on there will be one major annual exhibition, 100% Optical at London’s ExCeL exhibition centre, which has full industry support from the FMO and other major optical bodies.

Javier Bardem 'donates' his iris to the Eyes of the World Foundation to fight avoidable blindness

21 September 2022
The Eyes of the World Foundation has launched 'Iris of the World' to raise awareness of the deficiencies in eye care in the most vulnerable areas of the world, and to defend the universal right to vision.

Blurred vision post liver transplant: to blame the house cat or not?

1 October 2014 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This article outlines a case of atypical ocular toxoplasmosis associated with immunosuppression. There were two potential sources of infection in this patient and we describe how we concluded which was the most likely. Case report A 33-year-old female was referred...

Social networking

1 August 2016 | | EYE - General
The use of social networking is now very common in both home and work environments. The field is expanding continually and we have had some requests for a roundup of common platforms. What is social networking and social media? As...

Ophthalmology elective: A reflection from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

20 October 2025 | | EYE - General
I was fortunate enough to undertake an eight-week ophthalmology elective at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, Tanzania. It was an unforgettable two months, filled with once-in-a-life-time experiences and also the opportunity to gain invaluable clinical knowledge. KCMC...

Orbis UK partners with optometry podcast Beedie on Eyewear to spotlight global eye health

20 March 2026 | international, charity
International eye care charity Orbis UK has partnered with Beedie on Eyewear: The Podcast for its second season, highlighting the global problem of avoidable sight loss to audiences in the optical sector. Hosted by optometrist Beedie, the weekly podcast takes...

Optical sector bodies urge GOC to rethink approach to CPD reform

23 April 2026 | training, CPD, optometry, public health
The UK’s main optical sector bodies have responded to the General Optical Council’s (GOC) consultation on proposed reforms to continuing professional development (CPD), warning that the current proposals could have implications for public protection if not carefully implemented and may...

Cataract care at Peterborough eye hospital rated ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission

14 April 2023 | spamedica, Cataract surgery
SpaMedica in Peterborough has been awarded the highest possible rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

National sight loss charity calls for street credibility

16 May 2023 | sight loss, RNIB, scotland
Urgent action must be taken to improve street design and accessibility for blind and partially sighted pedestrians says the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Scotland in their latest report, ‘Street Credibility’.

NHS staffing experts back insourcing as practical solution to long NHS waiting lists

30 October 2023 | insourcing, outsourcing, NHS, waiting list, Claire Dubowski, 18 Week Support
NHS staffing experts back insourcing as practical solution to long NHS waiting lists amid cross-party consensus on the need for increased independent sector support.

College of Optometrists joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway

20 November 2023 | RNIB, optometry, Eye Care Support Pathway, #eyecaresupportpathway, patient care
The College of Optometrists has joined the RNIB and senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the charity sectors, to unveil a new UK-wide Eye Care Support Pathway.