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Ocular manifestations of multiple sclerosis: an overview

1 December 2022 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Pathology
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS), in which there is dissemination of lesions in time (two or more clinical events) and space (multiple lesions seen on brain and spinal imaging). The pathophysiology...

A step-by-step approach to the diagnosis and management of Sands of Sahara Syndrome

1 October 2018 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Sands of Sahara syndrome (diffuse lamellar keratitis) is a rare postoperative complication of Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Its estimated prevalence is reported to be 2-4% among LASIK cases [1], despite that, it is more likely to be encountered by...

“Steel True, Blade Straight”

1 October 2019 | | EYE - General
Steven Kerr of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh explores the medical career of Arthur Conan Doyle, his relationship with his mentor Joseph Bell and his fascination with ophthalmology. Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh on the...

Orthoptist takes office as Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

6 October 2023 | spectacle makers, Liz Shilling, Liz Tomlin, Guy’s and St Thomas, Opticians, ophthalmology
In what she called “a giant leap for orthoptists”, Liz Shilling (known professionally as Liz Tomlin), was installed this week as Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, the first orthoptist ever to serve as Master in the Company’s almost 400 year-old history.

Teams start preparing for Optoversity Challenge 2025

30 January 2025 | education, training, meeting, events, optometry
Out of the Box Optic’s Optoversity Challenge – the exciting student competition and fundraiser for Vision Care for Homeless People – has opened the 2025 registration. Optometry schools are invited to propose a team for this easy-to-enter challenge which brings...

On becoming a man

1 October 2018 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
It was at the height of the gender debate, with Donald Trump banning transsexuals from serving in the US army and parts of the first world indulging in controversies on whether separate transgender toilets are needed, that a 40-year-old lady,...

An optometrist’s view of the Emergency Eye Day

1 October 2017 | | EYE - General
Liverpool is steeped in history, from its mercantile history, home to Cunard and the White Star line, to the Merseybeat and Derek Hatton. Not to be outdone at their annual meeting in the city, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists made...

Genetic therapy gives infants life-changing improvements in sight

24 February 2025 | genetics, gene therapy, Moorfields, paediatrics, research, new, AIPL1, Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine through Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, with the support of MeiraGTx. The children were born with a severe impairment to...

Does a gut-eye axis exist?

1 October 2019 | | EYE - General
Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are based on facts and which are ‘fake news’. Headline: Does a gut-eye axis exist? Over a decade ago, the Human Microbiome Project was launched by...

Sight Scotland report calls for improved accessibility in Scottish venues

17 July 2024 | sight scotland, veterans, charity, Scottish, report, Edinburgh, festival, Fringe
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have today launched a new accessible venues report, "Enhancing Accessibility: Venues and Visual Impairment," ahead of Scotland's summer festivals and Fringe in the capital. The report reveals significant gaps in accessibility and calls for comprehensive changes to ensure equal access for all.

Minister for equalities backs Sight Scotland’s push to break down accessibility barriers in Scottish venues

5 March 2025 | politics, UK, Scotland, charity, Kaukab Stewart, accessibility, patient information
Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart recently met with Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to discuss the importance of improving access and inclusion in Scotland’s venues. She stressed that everyone should have the freedom to enjoy life and visit places of their choice,...

Michael Barrymore’s laser eye adventure goes viral

13 August 2025 | celebrity, LASIK, TikTok, the culture section
In an electric episode that’s taken social media by storm, TV legend Michael Barrymore has joined world-leading laser eye surgeon Professor Dan Reinstein for a real patient procedure – with an impromptu saxophone concert pre-surgery. The 60-second video, now clocking...