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Strengthening diabetic retinopathy services in Nigeria through DR-NET – from grass roots to national policy development
3 August 2023
| Oteri Okolo, Dennis Nkanga, Hannah Faal, Marcia Zondervan, Covadonga Bascaran
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EYE - General
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...
Tips for the Online Proctored FRCOphth - Part 1
4 February 2021
| Anna Song
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EYE - General
The FRCOphth Part 1 examination is a difficult exam in itself, testing candidates on a wide range of theoretical and biomedical ophthalmology. This used to be a two-part pencil-on-paper written examination, which was then digitalised for October 2019 and January...
The results of the last survey Apr 2020
As ever, I would like to thank all those who participated in the last edition’s survey. A lot of data was generated and I do not intend to go through each individual finding. What is staggering again is the degree...New solutions in the prevention and treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis
5 October 2020
| Ronnie Mooney, Roderick Williams, Fiona Henriquez (Prof)
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EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
The global increase in Acanthamoeba keratitis infections has emphasised the inefficiencies of current treatment and preventative methods, here researchers from the West of Scotland detail a promising new series of compounds that may stem the tide. News headlines detailing horror...
SPOKE launches Indicative Guidance for contact lens opticians and independent prescribers
The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has published two new Indicative Guidance documents.A missed opportunity
Back in 2000 Sir Liam Donaldson wrote a piece of work commissioned by the then Secretary of State for Health entitled “An Organisation with a Memory”. We are now 18 years on and still some of the recommendations from them...Applications closing soon for leadership and management training and qualifications
Optical professionals who want to boost their career in management are encouraged to apply now for the leadership and management courses from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Study is carried out 100% online and the closing date for applications for training leading to these qualifications is Thursday 4 April 2024.Blind Football Fan ‘Scores’ Support
25 January 2024
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ECLO, RNIB, sight loss, patient stories, AMD, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
A Ross County supporter has praised the club and leading sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland, for helping him to keep attending games.
How good does my vision have to be to drive this thing? Visual standards for various occupations
2 August 2022
| Myles Potter
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EYE - General
We can all picture that moment in clinic: you are about to tell someone that they’re no longer legally able to drive, ready to deploy our ‘breaking bad news’ techniques. For some patients this may have been expected, or they...
Patients use their own blood to treat dry eye symptoms
Simerdip Kaur takes a look at the latest ophthalmology-related news stories and asks which are based on facts and which are ‘fake news’? Headline: Patients use their own blood to treat dry eye symptoms Grossman first described the technique of...Developing a training model to strengthen diabetic retinopathy screening through a VISION 2020 LINK in India
1 February 2022
| Anshul Chauhan, Mona Duggal, Ankita Kankaria, Geeta Menon (Prof), Marcia Zondervan, Covadonga Bascaran
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
I. Development of LINK Partnership A VISION 2020 LINK India was established by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2018 between the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and...
Haag-Streit Academy launches new ‘Skills Hub’
22 August 2024
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Research & Development, Recruitment & Personnel
Haag-Streit UK recently launched ‘Skills Hub’, an exciting new branch of Haag-Streit Academy.
