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Residual esotropia surgery comparisons

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The aim was to compare lateral rectus resection and plication methods in patients with residual esotropia for postoperative success rate, dose response, ipsilateral medial rectus limitations and reoperation. The study included 57 patients (31 female, 26 male) with 27 plication...

Sustainability in eyecare: Are virtual clinics the way forward in the diagnosis and monitoring of retinal disease?

2 August 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Virtual clinics can be used successfully in screening and management of ocular conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity and age-related macular degeneration. Virtual clinics should be a considered as a more clinically appropriate modality of consultation, diagnosis and...

Behind the curtain: What trainees wish they knew before starting in ophthalmology

10 November 2025 | | EYE - General
As a foundation year doctor, I didn’t expect ophthalmology to feature much in acute medicine or surgery. Yet it kept appearing at the periphery – and when it did, it was often complex and unexpectedly urgent. A confused older patient...

Independent Opticians Win SightCare Excellence Awards at the 2022 SightCare Business & Networking Conference

14 February 2023
Six deserving independent optical practices were named as winners in the 2022 SightCare Awards celebrating the independent spirit.

Silmo Academy by the IOA hailed a great success

24 April 2023 | myopia, silmo, optometry
The first Silmo Academy event by the IOA wrapped up in Singapore this month and it attracted optical professionals, academics and trendsetters from around the world.

Save the date for the SEE Summit

2 May 2023 | Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainability, Opticians, climate change
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is calling on everyone across the optical professions and industry to save 9 October 2023 for the third SEE Summit on the Environment.

First UK Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) device placed at Moorfields

26 April 2023 | dslt, moorfields, ocular hypertension, Open angle glaucoma
Following an internationally successful Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing the Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) with standard SLT, the first ever commercial device in the UK, the ‘Eagle’, has been installed and is in use at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

ABDO to launch new course in paediatric eyecare

17 November 2023 | Paediatric, Association of British Dispensing Opticians, courses, education, CPD
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced plans to launch a new professional certificate in paediatric eyecare that will enable eyecare practitioners to develop advanced skills and knowledge in relation to many different aspects of paediatric eyecare, including myopia management.

Glaukos highlights importance of MIGS at 100% Optical meeting

26 March 2026 | Company Profiles, Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries, Research & Development
Glaukos had a busy and successful presence at the 100% Optical conference held at London’s ExCeL Centre from 28 February to 2 March, where there was strong interest in the recent UKEGS consensus recommending that all glaucoma patients undergoing cataract...

Practice Plus Group: Facilitating precise patient referrals for YAG capsulotomy - expertise and application

16 September 2025
Practice Plus Group is delighted to offer an accredited event for local referrers: ‘Facilitating precise patient referrals for YAG capsulotomy- expertise and application’ In this course, Facilitating Precise Patient Referrals for YAG Capsulotomy: Expertise and Application, you will develop the...

Two cases of acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis

4 December 2025 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Syphilis has re-emerged as a significant public health concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 8 million adults aged 15–49 acquired syphilis in 2022. Untreated syphilis can have severe consequences, including cardiovascular, neurological and ocular complications. Ocular manifestations...

Sight loss and complex needs CPD training day

25 November 2025
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) invites eye care professionals to join a unique, hands-on training day designed to enhance confidence and competence in supporting patients with sight loss and complex needs. Delivered by the RNIB Health and...