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Can the angle of origin of the ophthalmic artery predict embolic trajectory?

A retrospective, comparative case-control study was used to test the hypothesis that a risk factor for retinal versus cerebral infarct is the angular origin of the ophthalmic artery from the internal carotid artery. The study compared one group (n=28) who...

Developing community eye care: the GOS package in Scotland

In the second in the series about community eye care in the home nations, Janet Pooley explains how Scotland has developed its services within GOS. The United Kingdom has devolved healthcare; the powers were transferred from Westminster to Scotland and...

Artificial intelligence and the 2024 Esme’s Umbrella Medical Student Essay Prize

Esme’s Umbrella is a charity for people with Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS), helping raise awareness of the condition as well as offering support and advice. All clinical specialties may encounter CBS, so Esme’s Umbrella inaugurated a medical student essay prize...

College of Optometrists and RCOphth launch joint vision for eye care

The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) have developed a joint vision for the two professions to continue to work together to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.

Milton Keynes ophthalmology hospital opens doors

CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

The Moorfields consultant interview course

Brand new course! Moorfields Education is proud to offer trainees seeking their first consultant position, this brand-new course. Taught by senior consultants with extensive NHS experience. 

College of Optometrists responds to Government’s reform plans for elective care

The College of Optometrists welcomes the Government’s commitment to ensure patients receive the care they need at the right time and the right place. Currently, 600,000 people are on NHS waiting lists to begin treatment for ophthalmology in England, making...

An Inconvenient Truth: Pete’s hidden curriculum Part 4

“What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” The above is a quote attributed to Mark Twain from the 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, which follows Al...

Roche UK Medical Education in Ophthalmology nurse and allied health professional meetings

Roche UK is holding the fourth in a series of medical education meetings across the coming months for nurses and allied health professionals working in Ophthalmology. Speakers include: Jenny Nosek RGN, OND, Pdip, MHS – Nurse Consultant Sandy Taylor MBE...

Roche UK Medical Education in Ophthalmology nurse and allied health professional meetings

Roche UK is holding the final in its series of medical education meetings for nurses and allied health professionals working in Ophthalmology. Speakers include: Jenny Nosek RGN, OND, Pdip, MHS – Nurse Consultant Sandy Taylor MBE – Senior Research Nurse...

Glaucoma management after congenital cataract

The purpose of this study was to retrospectively explore the results of surgical intervention for glaucoma after congenital cataract surgery in Egypt. The study included 41 eyes of 32 children with glaucoma after cataract surgery – 57 procedures; 90% having...

Birmingham welcomes new ophthalmology hospital

CHEC’s new Kings Norton site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.