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Appeal for fundus cameras and OCT machines for Nigeria

29 January 2021
Nigeria has the highest population of people living with diabetes mellitus (DM) in sub-Saharan Africa. As at 2013 the population of people living with DM stood at 4.9 million, of whom an estimated 1.7 million had diabetic retinopathy (DR). There is currently no national DR screening and treatment programme.

Internet security Q&A

3 June 2024 | | EYE - General
Internet security advice is constantly changing in response to new and evolving threats. For this reason, it is timely to provide an update on recommended practices and new technologies. For ease of perusal the information is presented as a series...

Embracing assistive technology in the fight against sight loss

10 June 2020 | | EYE - General
The author shares his own experience of sight loss and explains the vital role assistive technology can play in the lives of visually impaired patients. There is no doubt that sight loss continues to be a clear and present danger,...
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Intraocular surgical training – is there any inter-procedural transfer of skills?

1 June 2018 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive | assessment/formative feedback, cataract surgery, simulation-based training, vitreoretinal surgery
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery during ophthalmology training. This study aims to investigate how experience in simulated cataract surgery impacts and transfers to the learning curves for novices in vitreoretinal surgery. Twelve ophthalmology residents without previous experience...

Running a high-volume nurse led intravitreal service using the Sp.eye device – the Stanley Eye Unit experience

2 February 2024 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Introduction The vast majority of ophthalmology units utilise allied healthcare professionals (AHPs) to deliver intravitreal injections (IVIs). The Royal College of Ophthalmologists issued a statement 10 years ago advocating the use of non-medical practitioners performing IVIs [1]. The main benefit...

Birmingham Optical welcomes Irem Ali as Chief Commercial Officer

29 January 2026 | Company Profiles, Recruitment & Personnel
She brings with her extensive experience across sales, marketing, and operations within the MedTech, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Commenting on her appointment, Irem said: “I am delighted to be joining a growing organisation at such a pivotal time. The team...

Line-up confirmed for Eye News Symposium!

23 November 2018
We are delighted to confirm an excellent line-up of speakers and topics for the Eye News Symposium, taking place in Glasgow on Sunday 20 January.

Charities to launch new sight loss councils in Scotland

24 August 2023 | Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, Visibility Scotland, Sight Loss Councils
Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland are delighted to announce that, in partnership with the Thomas Pocklington Trust, they are launching new Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.

WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

23 January 2024 | Sight Scotland, Charity, Campaign, Awareness, sight impairment
Charity’s new campaign aims to dispel negative perceptions of people living with sight loss.

CHEC achieves Investors in People status

18 March 2024 | CHEC, community services, ophthalmology, achievements, awards
CHEC, one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, has achieved Investors in People status, with its company values and culture pinpointed as being fundamental to the company’s success.

Nominations sought for ‘passionate’ new BCLA council members

8 April 2024 | optometry, optometrist, optician, contact lens, council, application, opportunity
“Committed” and “passionate” eye care professionals have been urged to put themselves forward to represent their peers on the BCLA council.

Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning elects Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom as Chair

14 August 2025 | appointments, optometry, CCEHC
Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, President of The College of Optometrists, has been elected as the new chair of the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC) following a vote by the members of the Council. The CCEHC is an independent...