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AI detects eye changes that lead to sight loss in young people

16 October 2025 | artificial intelligence, kerataconus, Moorfields, sight loss
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accurately predict when young people with the sight- threatening eye condition kerataconus need treatment to stabilise the cornea and prevent loss of vision. Developed by researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of...

Risks of advanced ROP development in unscreened babies

1 April 2025 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The authors report a retrospective study of the prevalence of infants with stage 4b and 5 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) who were never screened and the importance of screening guidelines. The study was conducted in a tertiary eye hospital in...
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Outcomes in intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD): A MACUSTAR study report

31 October 2025 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Intermediate AMD (iAMD) is the most high-risk AMD stage for progressing to late AMD. This article gives the report of the MACUSTAR study. A wide range of assessments were conducted across 20 sites in seven European countries, in accordance with...

Sheraz Daya awarded prestigious IIRSI gold medal for contribution to ophthalmology

20 March 2026 | Leadership, Professional development
Centre for Sight, the UK’s leading and most trusted centre of excellence for advanced eye care, innovation and life-changing results, is proud to announce that its Founder and Medical Director, Sheraz Daya, has been awarded the prestigious IIRSI Gold Medal...

Across the globe and into the world of international eye grading

4 October 2023 | | EYE - Imaging
Decades have passed and the influence of analysing fundus images by grading consultants and retinal image specialists has grown worldwide. Their job is to specialise in assessing hundreds of diagnosed eye disease disorders and to read thousands of eye images,...

Modern practice options for UK ophthalmologists

4 December 2024 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
When I spoke on setting up private practice at the annual United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) meeting in November ’23 there was a lot of interest in different types of practice models. If we...

Music and song inspire Freya to start speaking

30 January 2024 | More Than Meets The Eye, Charity, Sight Scotland, campaign, sight loss, Royal Blind School
Freya Reily, who is six years old from Tranent in East Lothian, is more than meets the eye. Freya, who was born very prematurely and has severe vision impairment, has been inspired by music and song to start speaking, something that her parents did not think was possible just a few short months ago.

Orbis eye health programme integrated into school curriculum in Nepal

7 July 2023 | charity, ORBIS, eyecare, nepal, children, NNJS
Leading eyecare charity Orbis and Nepal’s National Society of Comprehensive Eye Care (NNJS) have worked together since 2019 to implement a programme called REACH (Refractive Error Among Children) in Eastern Nepal.

The College of Optometrists launches its manifesto for eyecare in Scotland: building on success

9 March 2026 | optometry, allied professions, services
As Scotland marks 20 years since it became the only UK nation to introduce free NHS-funded eye examinations for people of all ages in 2006, The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Scottish Government to continue leading the...

Second sight: Ian McKinley

4 October 2023 | | EYE - General
I have always been captivated by a true-life story demonstrating the human spirit of triumph over adversity. For me, one of the most memorable sportsmen overcoming an injury has always been the mountaineer Joe Simpson and his tale of survival...

Improving cataract efficiency: insights and learnings from expert practitioners

1 December 2022 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
An evening surgical meeting sponsored by Théa Pharmaceuticals Ltd brought together leading experts to share insights and experience on practice strategies to enhance the efficiency of cataract surgery. Streamlining patient flow to optimise capacity and efficiency Qasim Mansoor, Consultant Ophthalmic...

University of Glasgow officially opens new home for School of Health & Wellbeing

15 September 2023 | Glasgow University, School, Health, Wellbeing, Clarice Pears, Jill Pell
Research in the Clarice Pears building aims to improve health and reduce health inequalities.