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New developments

1 December 2013 | | EYE - General
To reflect the fact that this column consists of not just web links, but also mobile and general technology content we have changed the name from Internet to ‘Tech Review’. In keeping with the title, this issue includes a mixture...

Video consultations after COVID-19

5 June 2020 | | EYE - General
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, video consultations (VC) in eye care have been adopted in some regions and hospitals as a way of replacing some face to face ophthalmic consultations. I would like to use this column to...

Diabetic retinopathy screening in Belize: a country’s journey towards reducing blindness from DR

1 February 2019 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
The rise of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications is a public health concern in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Programme, managed by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by the Queen Elizabeth...

Cancer associated retinopathy

7 December 2020 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Abdul Muhyemin Tarin reviews the presentation, pathophysiology and management of this paraneoplastic syndrome. Case presentation A 60-year-old hypermetropic female patient presented with several months’ history of painless blurred vision. Visual acuity (VA) was 6/24 and 6/9-1 in right and left...

On the wrong track

1 June 2015 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
A 65-year-old very high myope lady presented with sudden blurred vision down to count fingers to her right eye after a short and sharp pain. She also described seeing a black swirly line and as all these symptoms were exactly...

Strange Sequelae Succeeding ‘Surfer’s Eye’

1 February 2014 |
Ophthalmologists in the UK are relatively infrequently faced with a patient requesting surgery for a pterygium. This condition is more common where ultraviolet exposure is greater, especially if coupled with activities associated with ocular surface irritation. For this reason, a...

A week in the world of ophthalmology: A reflective journey at New Cross Hospital

3 October 2024 | | EYE - General
Embarking on a taster week in ophthalmology at New Cross Hospital was a decision fuelled by the desire to delve into the intricacies of this unique specialty, which blends surgical and medical traits. For foundation doctors, a taster week is...

Refined glaucoma referral practice offers prospect of improved capacity and expanded role for primary eye care professionals

1 February 2018 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the most frequent cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and the second leading cause of blindness in the UK [1,2]. The global prevalence of glaucoma in 2010 was approximately 3.5% for people aged 40-80 years, according to Jonas et...

You want to do paediatric ophthalmology? Seriously?

1 August 2017 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Completion of Core Training is approaching fast and you begin to wonder three things. One, where do you want to live? Two, is anyone going to be retiring there soon? Three, what subspecialty do you want to do? In an...

Clinical and management strategies in glaucoma practice: perspectives from international glaucoma specialists

1 April 2015 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Management options and outcomes in glaucoma practice were reviewed at the 7th Moorfields International Glaucoma Symposium, held in London on 24 January 2015. This article summarises perspectives from international glaucoma specialists on debated issues in topical therapy, glaucoma surgery, diagnostic...

The past and the future for paediatric ophthalmology

1 June 2018 | | EYE - Paediatrics
The past 25 years have seen remarkable advances in clinical eye care for children in the UK. This has led to both improved outcomes and better patient and family experiences. There have been substantial changes to patient pathways, major advances...

A short survey of the views of clinicians on the role of procedure-specific consent forms

1 October 2018 | | EYE - General
Informed consent is an ethical and legal right of every patient [1]. It is essential that patients receive clear, concise and accurate information regarding the risks, benefits and alternatives to a potential intervention. In addition to this, the patient must...