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Medical Medway Fayre 2024

9 July 2024
by Ines Lahlou Chettab, Ophthalmologist (Algeria), MCh Ophthalmology Student, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. Over the past six years, the Institute of Medical Sciences of Canterbury Christ Church University has hosted the Medway Medical Fayre. This event was initiated and...

Doing a systematic review: a users’ guide for foundation doctors

1 June 2022 | | EYE - General
Research is increasingly important for junior doctors and systematic reviews (SRs) are a great place to start. Carrying out an SR can help a doctor demonstrate commitment to a specialty, develop research skills and get results quickly. This article aims...

Ocular Dirofilariasis: a diagnosis on the rise?

1 February 2015 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
Dirofilaria repens is one of 40 species of Dirofilaria. It is a zoonotic filarial nematode that commonly impacts dogs, however, human infection can occur through affected organs like skin, lung and eyes [1]. Although, there have been case reports of...

First NHS Trust in North East of England achieves prestigious RNIB employment accessibility award

8 August 2026 | charity, awards
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has become the first NHS Trust in the north east of England to achieve the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s (RNIB) Visibly Better Employer Standard (VBE). The Trust, which runs a major...

My top five Instagram accounts to keep your scrolling educational

4 August 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
There’s no denying that now, more than ever, we are better connected to our electronic devices; 24/7, around the clock. The phenomenon of ‘Zoom’ and ‘Microsoft Teams’ is shaping the future of medical education, national trainee recruitment and conference access....

The Ophthalmic Imaging Association holds successful first virtual conference

1 February 2022 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many of the things we enjoy were postponed or cancelled, including the 2020 Ophthalmic Imaging Association (OIA) conference. The Ophthalmic Imaging Association committee began focusing on 2021 but it soon became apparent a face-to-face conference...

My Top Five: Instagram accounts to keep your scrolling educational

4 August 2021 | | EYE - General, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
There’s no denying that now, more than ever, we are better connected to our electronic devices; 24/7, around the clock. The phenomenon of ‘Zoom’ and ‘Microsoft Teams’ is shaping the future of medical education, national trainee recruitment and conference access....

Across the globe and into the world of international eye grading

4 October 2023 | | EYE - Imaging
Decades have passed and the influence of analysing fundus images by grading consultants and retinal image specialists has grown worldwide. Their job is to specialise in assessing hundreds of diagnosed eye disease disorders and to read thousands of eye images,...

Easter Weekend sees the start of Innovia Face Visor production

15 April 2020
Innovia Medical Group has announced that production of its Innovia Face Visor is now underway.

What to expect when meeting a statistician

1 August 2014 | | EYE - General
There are a growing number of statisticians working closely with ophthalmologists. They have different training but they are driven by the same goal: to perform high quality evidence based clinical research [1,2]. In a perfect world we would simply conduct...

Navigating an Ophthalmology Lab-Based Research Elective: Reflections and Insights from Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

10 November 2025 | | EYE - Cornea
Medical school electives offer valuable opportunities to gain exposure to different healthcare systems and bridge specific gaps in training. While clinical electives are often the primary choice for medical students, research-focused electives also present unique benefits, particularly for those interested...

The value of hospital placements in ophthalmology in general practice specialty training

2 February 2024 | | EYE - General
Pratik Bikkannavar provides insights into the potential benefits a placement in ophthalmology provides General Practice Specialty Trainees (GPSTs) and its valuable purpose for the wider ophthalmic community. Ophthalmic complaints are known to account for up to 1 in every 20...