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Progression of macular atrophy on long-term anti-VEGF therapy for AMD

3 October 2022 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal | Anti-VEGF therapy, Long term, Macular atrophy, neovascular age-related macular degeneration
This retrospective study evaluated the progression of macular atrophy in 53 eyes of 53 patients receiving AntiVEGF Therapy for age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), for at least six years. None of the patients had any macular atrophy (MA) at presentation. MA...

Immunoglobulin G4-related ophthalmic disease – what is it? (Part 2)

3 April 2023 |
Part 2: Clinical presentation and treatment (see part 1 here) Introduction IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is understood to have a vast clinicopathological spectrum; nearly every organ has had reported involvement. Similarly, IgG4-related ophthalmic disease (IgG4-ROD) is known to affect nearly every...

Henrietta Alderman receives prestigious Peter Yeo Medal for outstanding leadership and commitment to the AOP

19 June 2023 | AOP, optometry, Peter Yeo Medal, Leadership
Former Chief Executive is the recipient of the highest accolade awarded by the AOP.

Life as a Global Citizen Consultant Ophthalmologist: a personal view of working in Scotland and Tanzania

3 October 2022 | | EYE - General
Global Citizen post - a new challenge I was looking for a new challenge. I had been in the same consultant post with a subspecialty interest in paediatrics and strabismus for 17 years and was rattling around in an empty...

Moorfields: Paediatric eye emergencies for the non-paediatric ophthalmologist

26 November 2025
Clinicians who primarily work with adults, often lack confidence when it comes to assessing and managing emergency eye problems in children. This half-day course aims to address that gap by providing practical, accessible education in paediatric ophthalmology for non-paediatric ophthalmologists.

The ocular manifestations of COVID-19: an overview of current literature

6 April 2021 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Although respiratory symptoms are the most frequent manifestation of COVID-19, multi-organ involvement has been demonstrated, including ocular manifestations. The author investigates how the eye can be affected. The SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a significant public...

The results of the last survey Apr25

2 April 2025 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Postoperative endophthalmitis is arguably the worse possible complication of cataract surgery. We are a victim of our own success as the procedure has such an amazing safety profile that when things go wrong patients are bound to feel aggrieved and...

Sight loss charities slam Scottish government for making blind and partially sighted people play tactile paving roulette

14 February 2024 | Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, Government, ministry of transport, scotland
Sight Scotland launches ‘Pave the Way’ campaign to have tactile paving installed in every train station in Scotland.

Glaucoma UK announces winners of the 2025 ‘Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award’

27 March 2025 | Glaucoma UK, Annoucement, Winners 2025, Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award, optometrist, optometry
Glaucoma UK is delighted to announce the winners of this year's Excellence in Glaucoma Care Awards – Patrick (Paddy) Gunn from Manchester and Alex Gage Family Optometrists in Sheffield. This annual award celebrates individuals or teams who have made remarkable...

Ophthalmology specialty training applications: a costly affair?

23 August 2021 | | EYE - General
Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive specialties to pursue training in worldwide. In the United Kingdom, the ST1 entry national selection competition ratio for the past few years has ranged between four to five applicants per post [1]. The...

Eyecare entrepreneur is presented with an MBE

17 February 2025 | industry, professional development, awards, achievements
The Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Body Doctor Ltd, Sue Grant, has been presented with an MBE at Windsor Castle for Services to Entrepreneurship. The prestigious award was announced in the King’s Birthday Honours and was presented by Princess...

Oct/Nov 2015 Quiz

1 October 2015 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
History A 16-year-old female presents with bilateral ocular irritation. The patient has a history of seasonal rhinitis and eczema and complains of itchy eyes, especially during the summer months. Examination shows bilateral mucoid discharge, conjunctival injection and eversion of both...