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The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel, 11th Edition

The 11th edition of The Ophthalmic Assistant is a great resource for anybody working within the world of eyecare and health. The book really does cater to a wide range of people including theatre staff, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, dispensing opticians,...

Understanding spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS): what do we know?

Introduction Formerly known as visual impairment and intracranial pressure syndrome (VIIP), space-related neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS) is defined by a collection of ophthalmic and neurological findings in astronauts after long-term spaceflight [1]. Changes in the eyeball, such as hyperopic shift, during...

A new apprenticeship to train specialists in children’s eyecare and vision problems

A pioneering apprenticeship has launched that will create new opportunities for people to train as eyecare specialists while helping to tackle growing vision problems in children and adults across England. For the first time, aspiring orthoptists can now train through...

The International AMD Genomics Consortium study: another success in understanding the complex genetics of AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a neurodegenerative complex disease of the eye and a major cause of blindness and visual impairment among the elderly worldwide. The early stages of the disease are characterised by asymptomatic pigmentary abnormalities and accumulation of...

Ophthalmic mentors: In conversation with Professor Harminder Dua

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...

ST1 Ophthalmology Interview Course 20 Jan 24 (Virtual)

This course is run by current trainees successful in the 2023 application cycle, with multiple members scoring 100% on the interview and ranking in the top 10 nationally. The course is designed to maximise your chances of success. Interview Course•...

Ambitions for sustainable service recovery amidst an escalating post-COVID backlog

Rod McNeil reviews plans, activity and solutions to better address the post-COVID backlog and bolster sustainable service recovery. Ophthalmology was the busiest outpatient specialty during the three years to March 2020 across the English NHS and again recorded the highest...

Thomas Pocklington Trust and Guide Dogs expands student support services to include younger age group

Sight loss charities, Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) are working together to deliver advice and guidance to blind and partially sighted students, their families and carers and any professionals that support them. The two charities have partnered to...

Large-scale study uncovers demographic and sex factors behind genetic cause of age-related visual loss

A new study has identified a major genetic contributor to Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), a common cause of vision loss, also highlighting the significant roles of sex and ancestry. FECD is a common, inherited eye condition that primarily affects...

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 2 (College of Optometrists Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma) 2025

The course is designed to build up from level 1 to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients at risk of developing glaucoma. Entry requirementsPossess a minimum of a BSc(Hons) in Optometry or equivalent....

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 3 (College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma) 2025

This course is designed to build up from levels 1 and 2 to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients with established glaucoma of all types in adult patients. Entry requirementsPossess a minimum of...

Risks factors for graft preparation failure in DMEK

Diabetes mellitus (DM) makes it more difficult to prepare descemet membrane epithelial keratoplasty (DMEK) grafts due to the ‘stickiness’ of Descemet’s membrane. This retrospective study examined a classification system, where donors were scored points according to their DM related risk...