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Long-term incidence and survival trends in retinoblastoma in the USA
The authors present a retrospective observational study of 5730 patients diagnosed with retinoblastoma between 1996 and 2018. Data on demographics, age at diagnosis, treatment and survival were extracted from national registries with coverage of 99% of the population of the...An unusual case of silicone oil in the anterior chamber simulating intraocular implant
Silicone oil internal tamponade has been used for over 50 years, even prior to pars plana vitrectomy [1].Over a course of time silicone oil may migrate to the anterior chamber through the pupil. This may disperse in the form of...Music and song inspire Freya to start speaking
Freya Reily, who is six years old from Tranent in East Lothian, is more than meets the eye. Freya, who was born very prematurely and has severe vision impairment, has been inspired by music and song to start speaking, something that her parents did not think was possible just a few short months ago.RNIB’s pre-employment team wins ERSA Employability Award for tailored support
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has received an Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) award for its tailored support programme for blind and partially sighted people seeking work. Only one in four blind and partially sighted people of...High score
Louie: “Allow me to present Pac-Man. Now, who is going to be the lucky pup who gets to play the first game? Iggy! You’re a somewhat compulsive personality. Step forward. Now… you see there’s the maze.” Iggy: “Uh-huh” Louie: “All...RNIB volunteers “honoured” to meet HM The King and HM The Queen
Two volunteers with sight loss visited Windsor earlier this month to meet Royalty and explain how volunteering can bring communities together. Jonathan Abro and Simon Holt, who both volunteer for RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People), were part of...Treatment for cause of sudden sight loss now available through the NHS in England
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a treatment for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), called Idebenone (Raxone), in those aged 12 and above who are affected by the condition. LHON is a rare mitochondrial genetic...NICE approves treatment for cause of sudden sight loss
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a treatment for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), called Idebenone (Raxone), in those aged 12 and above who are affected by the condition. LHON is a rare mitochondrial genetic...Building capacity for diabetic retinopathy services in Malawi
Screening for diabetic retinopathy prevents blindness. There is no systematic screening programme for diabetic eye disease in Malawi and people present when they have lost vision and it is too late for treatment. The aim of the VISION 2020 LINK...RCOphth Annual Congress - Day 2
Follow all the key updates from the RCOphth Annual Congress 2022, live.Paediatric spectacle dispensing: more than a frame and lenses
It’s incredibly rewarding to fit a child’s first pair of spectacles and see their face light up; looking around to see the wider world for the first time. Sometimes it is so obvious that even the most reluctant parent will...
