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Fusarium keratitis in a patient with alcohol dependence

1 April 2014 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
Treatment of fungal keratitis secondary to the Fusarium species remains a challenge. Although relatively more common in warmer climates, this corneal infection is rare in the UK. Most cases have been reported in farmers and are often preceded by trauma....
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Problems in Periorbital Surgery: A Repair Manual

1 April 2020 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - General
This is a multi-author textbook directed at oculoplastic and plastic surgeons carrying out and managing aesthetic eyelid surgery. The authors are well-known and commonly cite their mentor, Clinton (“Sonny”) McCord as the main inspiration behind the textbook. Each section contains...

National Usher Syndrome Helpline launched to provide one-stop support for people with Usher syndrome

23 February 2026 | charity, patient stories
Deafblind UK and Deafblind Scotland have announced the launch of a new Usher Syndrome Helpline, a dedicated national support service for people living with Usher syndrome and for families, carers and professionals supporting them. Launched by the charity partnership on...

Unravelling ocular motility

1 April 2016 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Ocular motility can often be a slightly abstract concept during the earlier years of ophthalmology training. A large variance on what embodies normality; mythical concepts like fusion and binocular vision, examination techniques that can be fiddly, and complex neuroanatomy all...

Lifelong braille user pays tribute to “excellent” writing system

7 November 2024 | braille, patient stories, Louis Braille, technology, history, general interest
Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland is celebrating 200 years of braille, the revolutionary writing system for blind and partially sighted people. Developed by Louis Braille in 1824, it uses raised dots to represent letters, numbers, punctuation, and abbreviations. Braille has...

Retinoblastoma – the challenges of a rare cancer and the role of international partnerships

4 October 2023 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
Introduction: the global challenge The global burden of retinoblastoma (Rb) is one in 15,000-18,000 live births, which equates to 8000 new cases worldwide each year. The global disparities in Rb outcome represent a paradigm of health inequality worldwide [1]. In...

Kay Pictures offers six month’s free use of its iSight Pro app

27 March 2020
The Kay iSight Test Pro visual acuity test is now available with a free six month introductory subscription for Apple devices only.

Manchester medical retina team to host free macula course

20 August 2021
The Manchester Macula Course will be held virtually on Wednesday 15 September and Wednesday 29 September.

Could you mentor budding ophthalmologists in London?

25 January 2022
King’s College London Ophthalmology Society is looking for ophthalmologists from any level based in a London hospital that would be able to give guidance and support to a medical student.

Scope Ophthalmology Case Awards 2023 now open for submissions

15 March 2023
Scope Eyecare are delighted to announce that the Scope Ophthalmology Case Awards for 2023 are open for submissions. Ophthalmologists in training and fellows are invited to submit interesting ophthalmology cases they were involved with in the areas of anterior segment,...

A fresh digital look for the Gloucestershire Retinal Education Group

12 December 2023 | GREG, Imaging, Retina, training, courses, education
Gloucestershire Retinal Education Group (GREG) have unveiled a new website and invite you to take a look at the wealth of training on offer.

UK-EGG Seedcorn award call now open

12 February 2025 | funding, opportunities, seedcord, awards, genetics
The UK Eye Genetics Group is now accepting applications for a new Seedcorn Award, offering up to £5,000, to support early career researchers in conducting innovative projects focused on the diagnosis, understanding, prevention, management and treatment of genetic eye diseases....