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Communication in ophthalmological surgery: Perspectives from an observer

3 February 2026 | | EYE - Cataract
"Please don’t move” is a common phrase I have heard whilst shadowing in theatres as the ophthalmologist contends with the eye of a patient looking around and tilting their head during surgery. As the average corneal diameter is approximately 12–12.5mm...

The results of the last survey Apr24

3 April 2024 | | EYE - General
It has been a few years now since we started these surveys and I continue to be amazed by the variance in our practice. As a patient, I think I would expect there to be more consistency and evidence-based practice....

Pathophysiology of diabetic macular oedema: why combination therapy may be better

1 October 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The prevalence of diabetes has continued to increase over the years. It is currently estimated that there are 382 million with diabetes worldwide in 2013, and that this figure is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035 [1]. In...

Gemini Untwined: treating craniopagus conjoined twins

6 April 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Imaging, EYE - General
The authors discuss the successful separation of craniopagus conjoined twins at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the role of the ophthalmologist in such cases. Craniopagus conjoined twins are extraordinarily rare, occurring in only one in 2.5 million births and representing...

First online education day for locum optometrists

19 June 2023 | optometry, AOP, locum education event
The AOP’s online locum day will take place on Sunday 25 June, 09:30-15:45.

Hospital wins funding to investigate sickle cell sight loss.

12 July 2023
The hospital trust is the first in the UK to lead on a research project to understand the impact of sickle cell disease on eyesight.

An Introduction to: RCOphth's Microsurgery Course

6 December 2023 | | Microsurgery, education, trainees, rcophth, classes, courses
For foundation doctors and medical students with a keen interest on becoming ophthalmologists, the RCOphth Microsurgery Introduction Course stands as a gateway to introducing doctors to the intricacies of microsurgery.

College insight: RCOphth Annual Congress 2024

8 January 2024 | Preview, Conference, Events, RCOphth, RCOphth2024
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists share with Eye News some insights to 2024's annual congress.

Mike Harris, family optometrist, takes office as Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

17 October 2024 | optometry, Opticians, awards, events, conferences, industry, appointments
Optometrist Mike Harris was installed this week as Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, a fitting culmination to his career supporting better vision for all. Mike qualified with The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers in the late 1970s,...

Moorfields Education: Fundoscopy training programme

19 November 2024 -20 November 2024
Fundoscopy training programmeThis new training programme has been designed to develop knowledge and skill in fundus biomicroscopy assessment using relevant diagnostic lenses. The programme will support learners to expand their clinical role in a variety of sub-specialist Ophthalmic settings. It...

Moorfields Fundoscopy training programme

2 July 2025 -3 July 2025
This new training programme has been designed to develop knowledge and skill in fundus biomicroscopy assessment using relevant diagnostic lenses. The programme will support learners to expand their clinical role in a variety of sub-specialist Ophthalmic settings. It will build...

Moorfields: Fundoscopy training programme

11 November 2025 -12 November 2025
This new training programme has been designed to develop knowledge and skill in fundus biomicroscopy assessment using relevant diagnostic lenses.