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NICE approves treatment for cause of sudden sight loss

15 October 2025 | genetics, neuro-ophthalmology, drugs, new treatments, mitochondrial
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...

First treatment for late-stage dry AMD rejected by UK drug regulator

17 February 2025 | AMD, geographic atrophy, Dry, macular society, Apellis, pharma
Leading sight loss charity the Macular Society has responded to the decision not to approve the first potential treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) or late stage dry aged-related macular degeneration. The decision is a significant setback for those affected by...

Blind Aberdeenshire man stresses importance of volunteering

13 June 2025 | Volunteering, charity, Scotland, UK, news
As we mark Volunteers’ Week, RNIB Scotland is proud to tell the story of one of our longstanding volunteers and community members, Bruce Christie (59). Bruce, who is from Westhill, was diagnosed with keratoconus in 2003, along with other minor...

RNIB and Roche UK launch new eye health audit tool to improve delivery of local eye health services

19 June 2023 | RNIB, Roche UK, audit, eye health, services
Leading sight loss charity RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) and Roche UK have today launched a new eye health audit tool: Eye Level.

Royal Navy Veteran returns to cenotaph 50 years after first parade with Sight Scotland Veterans

19 November 2024 | patient stories, charity, achievements, history, remembrance day
John Finlay, 66, from Dalkeith, served as a Radio Operator in the Royal Navy from 1974 to 1979, stationed at the HMS Cochrane naval base in Rosyth. Now living with sight loss due to diabetes, John is marking an emotional...

Moorfields: Fundoscopy training programme

11 November 2025 -12 November 2025
This new training programme has been designed to develop knowledge and skill in fundus biomicroscopy assessment using relevant diagnostic lenses.

The Sickle Cell Retinopathy Network is leading global change in screening and management

2 October 2025 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Sickle cell disease or disorder (SCD) is one of the most neglected health conditions in the world. A strong hypothesis is that this is because SCD affects people of African, Caribbean and other Global Majority communities and has received disproportionately...

Ophthalmic mentors: In conversation with Professor Harminder Dua

1 October 2014 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
In the first of a series of interviews with key figures in the world of ophthalmology, Eye News speaks to Professor Harminder Dua about the future of clinical academia, his recent College presidency and Dua’s Layer. Professor Harminder Dua is...

Tech supplier search to help tackle 8am rush at GP surgeries

10 November 2023 | NHS England, Digital Pathways Framework, Mark Sayers, digital technology, innovation, Appointments
Tech specialists are being sought to help tackle the 8am rush for appointments at GP surgeries.

VCHP prepares to be 21!

15 February 2024 | Vision Care for Homeless People, anniversary, eyecare, charity, volunteers, callout
Vision Care for Homeless People’s 21st celebration is fast approaching with volunteers looking to step up the service, and 100% is the time to find out more about becoming involved in your area.

Partially sighted poet focuses on visual impairment and parenthood in new book

20 February 2024 | poetry, Scotland, RNIB, book, Nuala Watt, glasgow, art, creativiy, visual impairment
Glasgow-based poet Nuala Watt (39) aims to show that disabled people “have important things to say” in her latest book of poems, ‘The Department of Work and Pensions Assesses a Jade Fish’.

The College of Optometrists welcomes recommendations to increase support for NHS eyecare costs

30 April 2025 | optometry, optometrists, infrastructure, financial support, news
Sarah Cant, Director of Policy and Strategy, The College of Optometrists, commented: “The College of Optometrists welcomes Healthwatch England’s recommendations to increase the support available for people on low incomes so that they can meet the costs of eyecare, a...