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A standardised strategy for uveitis etiological diagnosis
1 August 2017
| Efrosini Papagiannuli
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This was a prospective, non-inferiority, multicentre randomised control trial, which aimed to assess the effectiveness of a standardised approach in the etiological diagnosis of uveitis versus an open strategy, where clinicians could perform any test. The authors developed their standardised...
The results of the last survey Oct20
The point of this series is to find variations in practice and to raise them to you, the readership, so you can review and reflect upon them. I am aware there is not always a ‘correct’ way of doing things,...The results of the last survey Apr23
3 April 2023
| Amar Alwitry
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EYE - General
*Please be aware that this data does not form part of a peer reviewed research study. The information therein should not be relied upon for clinical purposes but instead used as a guide for clinical practice and reflection. My thanks...
The last three patients: general medicine (Patient Two)
5 June 2023
| Jonathan Rees (Prof)
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EYE - General
For the second reflection in this series (see Patient One here), Professor Jonathan Rees recounts his experiences of the last patient he saw as a medical registrar, telling the tragic story of a young man’s death and the risks that...
What not to miss in neuro-ophthalmology Part 1
1 April 2018
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology is a complex and difficult subspecialty in ophthalmology. It has several connections to neurology, neuro-surgery, rheumatology as well as many other medical specialties. Working in an multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment is key to success in this subspecialty as mistakes...
Microcatheter in the vertebral artery as a cause of branched retinal artery occlusion?
4 August 2021
| Rathin Pujari, Chuanyu Gao, Mohammed Haque
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
A 19-year-old male presented to eye casualty with a seven-day history of a ‘blurred patch’ in the left eye. The patient denied any other visual symptoms including flashes or floaters and there had been no change in visual symptoms in...
Launch of the Routine Health Information Systems – Sensory Functions toolkit
This toolkit includes a DHIS2 Sensory functions: eye and ear care digital package and a Guidance on the analysis and use of routine health information systems: eye and ear care module.Working smarter not harder: How to transform eyecare delivery in the United Kingdom (part 2)
1 February 2022
| Rosalind Harrison
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EYE - General
Are we doing enough to meet the current demands on ophthalmic services? In part two of a two-part series (see Part 1 here), Rosalind Harrison explains how efficiency can be improved by setting up eye services in community hubs. The...
Competition ratios: Is the future of ophthalmology too bright?
29 August 2023
| Bilal Khan
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EYE - General
In the UK, ophthalmology is a highly competitive speciality, attracting many medical graduates keen to pursue a career in this area. However, in recent years, the competition ratios for ophthalmology ST1 training posts have increased significantly, creating a challenging environment...
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) achieves carbon neutrality
22 April 2022
The Association’s emissions have been reduced using a blend of offsets from a Gold Standard wind project and a Verra CCB4 forestry project to mix biodiversity protection and restoration with fuel switching to renewable energy.
Refractionist’s shoulder?
1 June 2015
| Andrew Turnbull
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EYE - General
After hearing the letter-box, I walked to the front door and stooped down to collect my latest edition of Eye News. I winced. Still, at least it would give me something to pass the time on this, my first day...
Dr Glaucomflecken: Stayin’ Alive
13 October 2022
| Peter Cackett
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EYE - General
Peter Cackett spoke to ophthalmologist and social media sensation Dr Glaucomflecken about his early days in comedy, the role satire can play in impacting medical governance, and where he might take his brand of medical comedy next. It was towards...
