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Specsavers Launches brand new Roblox Obby

11 April 2024 | optometry, opticians, gamines, entertainment, Education, children, industry
Specsavers has unveiled the ‘Specsavers Obby’, a new branded obstacle course game and virtual merchandise giveaway on Roblox, marking the high-street retailer’s commitment to educating younger generations and continued steps into the gaming space.

New genomic test saves Moorfields patient’s sight

6 May 2025 | news, patient stories, leptospirosis, diagnosis, rare, inflammation
Moorfields patient Ellie Irwin’s stubborn and debilitating eye inflammation was successfully treated as a result of a new metagenomic service identifying the cause of this as a rare infection. In 2019, Ellie first got symptoms of uveitis, a condition characterised...

The results of the last survey Feb22

1 February 2022 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
This edition’s survey took a slightly different tack and tried to look at the problems we face in litigation. Litigation is unpleasant. It is horrible being involved in it and the process of litigation can be extremely stressful. From the...

Expensive Malware

1 February 2014 |
Cryptolocker and similar ransomware There is a new breed of computer malware that is spreading rapidly. The first major manifestation of this new type is known as Cryptolocker. At present it’s a Windows only problem (all versions), but it’s likely...

A connected workplace - Part 2

1 February 2019 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
In Part 1 of this topic (bit.ly/ENconnected) the need for a mature ophthalmic imaging network was described. Here, I provide a scoring scheme that can be used to articulate the maturity of existing devices. As with any scoring system, the...

Technology for remote working and COVID-19 resources

2 April 2020 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered every aspect of how we live, and how healthcare needs to be provided for the welfare of patients and staff. I thought I would try to summarise a few potential technology tools that could be...

IN FOCUS - Beyond 2020: what next for global eye health?

1 April 2020 | | EYE - General
The year 2020 is a pivotal year for global eye health. It marks the conclusion of ‘VISION 2020: The Right to Sight’ which has guided action for the past two decades, and the end of the World Health Organization (WHO)...

‘Getting a head start’: ways medical students can boost their chances of entering ophthalmology training

5 October 2020 | | EYE - General
Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive medical specialities in the UK, with 3.74 applicants per place in 2018 [1]. Given the competitive nature of this highly specialised field, medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in ophthalmology...

A week in the world of ophthalmology: A reflective journey at New Cross Hospital

3 October 2024 | | EYE - General
Embarking on a taster week in ophthalmology at New Cross Hospital was a decision fuelled by the desire to delve into the intricacies of this unique specialty, which blends surgical and medical traits. For foundation doctors, a taster week is...

The visual field of empathy: What ophthalmology taught me about seeing the patient

17 September 2025 | | EYE - General
It was a busy shift on the ward. Amongst the chest pains and fevers was an older woman referred for confusion. She was quiet, polite, and compliant – the kind of patient who doesn’t raise alarms. As we spoke, I...

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...

Passing the Refraction Certificate as a Foundation doctor

3 April 2023 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Application for ophthalmic specialist training (OST) is competitive. This means you should consider making every effort to maximise your portfolio points, as it may have a significant contribution to your OST application ranking. The “Commitment to Specialty” section is the...