Search

Old dogs

It is always nice to get a thank you card, especially so when it comes from someone at the tail end of an overbooked clinic who had waited patiently well past their appointed slot. Such was the case when I...

People watching…

Confession time: I love a good airport lounge! Not only does it mean that you are about to go get some sunshine on a well-deserved break, it also provides a perfect opportunity to watch people go by. And what a...

Happy hour

Welcome Eye News Aug/Sep 2023, your bi-monthly tonic for a much-needed happy hour. In the current climate of challenge across all fronts, there’s no better time to reach out for the professional equivalent of a cheery cup in the company...

The world in union

"It’s the world in union, the world as one…” Hearing these lyrics as a sports fan means only one thing: it’s time for the Rugby World Cup! This four-yearly sporting extravaganza should hit your TV screens around the same time...

100% Ophthalmology Programme Insights

We spoke to some of the Eye News family about their upcoming presentations at 100% Opthalmology, 24–26 February 2024, ExCeL London, UK.

Life’s rich tapestry

Have you ever watched someone cross-stitch, or do needle-point? I recently had the joy of observing my teenage daughter create such an artwork. She separated all the threads into the various colours, and then started to follow the instructions carefully....

2024

Welcome to our Spring Special of 2024! The year is well underway and I can feel change is in the air. It’s the Chinese year of the dragon, generally regarded as a good sign, plus it’s 40 years on from...

Serendipity

“Serendipity is looking in a haystack for a needle and discovering a farmer’s daughter” – Julius Comroe Jr (Surgeon, Medical Researcher and Author) One of the attractive features of ophthalmology, apart from the good quality of life and the relatively...

A life less miserable

Secret reveal… I love musicals! Ignoring regular derision from high-brow critics, musical theatre continues to maintain a strong presence in the hearts and minds of the people. Broadway and the West End thrive with new shows and classic productions entertaining...

Mind the gap

As a medical student in London many moons ago, the only thing that I was mindful of was the gap between the platform and the train as I traversed the city on the underground. I first became aware of mindfulness...

PREVIEW: RCOphth Annual Congress 2025 #EyeConUK

That time of year is coming around again and the ophthalmic community are ironing their ties and polishing their shoes ready for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ Annual #EyeConUK Congress 2025, taking place at the ACC, Liverpool, between 19–22 May....