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Astigmatism correction in cataract surgery: Why are we still hesitating?

Toric spectacle lenses were first described in 1847 by George Biddell Airy, and their adoption was, presumably, gradual at that time. Today, correction of astigmatism with glasses is routine. In a recent survey, 87.2% of spectacle prescriptions contained at least...

Does religious fasting affect intraocular pressure or retinal parameters?

Nearly one billion Muslims fast every year during the month of Ramadan. Due to the difference between the lunar and solar calendars, religious fasting time can range from 11 to 17 hours per day. This prolonged abstinence from food and...

DVSA misses opportunity to improve sight standards for motorists, warns AOP

The Association of Optometrists welcomes the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s latest plans to review how sight tests are administered but urges the implementation of fail-safe visual assessment methods.

Conference Report: EUDEC 2025

This year, the European Dry Eye Society held its annual Congress in the historic city of Krakow, Poland. The Congress location was Fabryczna 13, a modern complex located in the restored buildings of an old vodka factory built in the...

Iris-claw IOL implantation: Indications, outcomes and complications

This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. A comprehensive study evaluating the clinical indications, visual outcomes and complication rates...

Orbital cavernous haemangiomas

This is a review of orbital cavernous haemangiomas (orbital cavernous venous malformations) managed over a 12-year period at a tertiary referral centre. Painless proptosis was the commonest presentation. One hundred and sixty-four patients (96 female and 68 male) underwent surgery...

UKNOS (UK Neuro-ophthalmology Society) Annual Meeting 2025

The UK Neuro-ophthalmology Society (UKNOS) Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday 27 February 2025 at the International Students House, Regent's Park, London. The theme is Anatomical Antagonists. Sessions will include clinical talks, scientific presentations with a prize for the best trainee presentation and a breakfast session for Allied Professionals in Neuro-ophthalmology

Moorfields Education: 60th OOG Meeting

Moorfields Education: 60th Ophthalmic Oncology Group (OOG) Meeting 2026

Intranasal combined dexmedetomidine and intranasal midazolam-ketamine sedation efficacy and associations in childhood strabismus surgery

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of intranasal combined dexmedetomidine (D) and intranasal midazolam-ketamine (MK) sedation and their effects on the occurrence of oculocardiac reflex in children’s strabismus surgery. The study recruited 37 children to each...

My Top Five: Tips for organising and delivering a national ophthalmology educational series

Organising a national teaching series is both deeply rewarding and surprisingly complex. It requires more than just good content – it demands a well-thought-out purpose, seamless logistics, strong communication and meaningful evaluation. Over the past year, I had the opportunity...

Cornea, 2-Volume Set: Fundamentals, Diagnosis, Management and Surgery of the Cornea and Conjunctiva (4th Edition)

Originally published in 1997 as a comprehensive set of three volumes on cornea and external eye disease, this two volume edition, published at the end of 2016, offers “a complete multimedia resource, in print, online, eBook and video format”. There...

UKEGS reveals new president and president-elect

Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new president and president-elect for its UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).