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My Top Five: Tips for maximising your ophthalmology elective in the UK as an international medical student

4 August 2025 | | EYE - General
Practical strategies for international medical students to maximise their ophthalmology elective in the UK, including networking, skill building and research opportunities. An ophthalmology elective is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop clinical skills and connect with professionals in...

Infection prevention and control through a VISION 2020 LINK between Mombasa and Southampton

1 April 2017 | | 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
The authors share how a partnership between Mombasa and Southampton has enabled Kenyan healthcare professionals from four institutions to innovate and work as a group to improve infection prevention and control. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a cornerstone of...

Sensitive cilia – eyelashes in health and disease

5 October 2020 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - General
In health our eyelashes protect the eyes, but in disease they can disfigure, impair quality of life and threaten vision. In this review the authors discuss aspects of lashes that are relevant to all professionals working near the eyes and...

How effective is nurse-led telephone preassessment for cataract surgery?

25 July 2023 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the UK [1]. The demand for cataract surgery is projected to increase with ageing population, and the recent pandemic has further contributed to the extended waiting times in the UK....

An interview with a glaucoma consultant: Insights for aspiring trainees

2 October 2025 | | EYE - Glaucoma
In this article, Resident Doctor Chi Kit Yan sits down with Consultant Glaucoma Specialist Salman Sadiq and explores the daily life of a glaucoma specialist, the pros and cons of the role, how trainees can prepare for this subspecialty, and...

Strengthening diabetic retinopathy services in Nigeria through DR-NET – from grass roots to national policy development

3 August 2023 |
This is the third article in a series (see Part 1 and Part 2) reflecting on how shared learning via networks of UK and international eye health professionals is contributing to reducing unnecessary blindness in Nigeria. Earlier articles focused on...

Orbis and Heidelberg Engineering announce expansion of collaboration during a special visit to the Flying Eye Hospital in Rwanda

23 September 2025 | charity, collaboration, education, Africa, international
The medtech imaging and data solutions company, Heidelberg Engineering, and sightsaving nonprofit, Orbis, have come together on board the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital during its latest programme in Kigali, Rwanda, to announce the expansion of their collaboration in making educational...

Teaming up to save sight - Moorfields Eye Charity hosting matchmaker event to catalyse research breakthroughs

31 July 2026 | research, charity, awards
Moorfields Eye Charity is hosting a special matchmaking workshop to spark new research partnerships that accelerate the development of novel eye treatments and interventions. The online event, taking place between 11am and midday Thursday 6 August, is designed to help...

Visit Surgitrac Instruments at ESCRS 2026 | Hall B, Booth B.339

5 August 2026 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
The countdown is on for the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), taking place from 11–15 September 2026 at ExCeL London. As one of Europe's leading ophthalmic events, ESCRS brings together surgeons, theatre teams,...

New online tool will be a critical planning resource for commissioners and providers of eye health care

11 February 2025 | optometry, research, AMD, glaucoma, cataracts, UK Eye Care Data Hub, technology
Eye disease is a major contributor to national health service backlogs, and the number of cases is set to significantly increase with an ageing population. Organisations from across the UK’s eye care sector, including the Association of British Dispensing Opticians...

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,...

Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review

30 July 2026 | optometry, allied professions
Leading optical sector organisations highlight strong alignment in response to GOC consultation on registrant fees Three leading optical sector organisations have written jointly to the General Optical Council (GOC) to highlight significant areas of agreement emerging from their respective responses...