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Optimising the ocular surface by managing meibomian gland dysfunction
1 February 2016
| Teifi James
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EYE - Cornea
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is ubiquitous. Ocular surface inflammation and irritation are prevalent in most ophthalmology clinics: corneal, cataract, glaucoma, oculoplastic, paediatric, vitreo-retinal, medical retina and refractive surgery. These patients also represent roughly one third of those attending for emergency...
Glaucoma care provision using a multidisciplinary approach: a personal view
This article is going to explain the secret to running an efficient multidisciplinary glaucoma service which will comfortably meet the demands of an ever-growing elderly population, within the confines of budgetary and clinical constraints, wherever the setting. This may be...Development of retinoblastoma services in Zimbabwe
5 June 2020
| Mayuri Makan, M Ashwin Reddy, Zishan Naeem, Richard Bowman, Nick Astbury, Marcia Zondervan
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
Zimbabwe recognised the need for a paediatric ophthalmology service almost 20 years ago. The economic uncertainty in the country made it difficult to secure financial support, so initial funding came through local donors. Equipment – including vision charts, ophthalmoscopes and...
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION): a review
1 February 2017
| James F (Barry) Cullen
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Ischaemic optic neuropathy (ION) is the commonest adult optic neuropathy encountered today in our ageing population, is a common cause of irreversible visual loss and is usually associated with underlying vascular disease. The condition is classified as follows: (a) Anterior...
Pharma chameleon
3 April 2024
| Peter Cackett
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EYE - General
One morning in September ’95, about a month into my first house job on the South Coast of England, I emerged from the ridiculously early ward round on the coronary care unit feeling a bit dazed and therefore headed off...
College of Optometrists and RCOphth launch joint vision for eye care
26 August 2020
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) have developed a joint vision for the two professions to continue to work together to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.
New vision programme will test the sight of 47,500 rural Zambians
12 July 2023
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VisionSpring, Live Well, CCZ, eyecare services, international, Zambia, rural areas, test
Last month, VisionSpring, Live Well (affiliated with CARE International) and the Council of Churches Zambia (CCZ) officially launched the Reading Glasses for Improved Livelihoods (RGIL) programme in Zambia.
CHEC announces national online CPD event covering critical eye condition that has seen 400% increase in secondary care referrals
CHEC announces national online CPD event covering critical eye condition that has seen 400% increase in secondary care referrals. The seminar is to be hosted by CHEC Clinical Director Mahmoud Rabie and follows the UK rollout of CHEC’s ground-breaking YAG Quantel Capsulo Laser System which significantly improves accuracy in eye treatments.New funding will support development of wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases
A researcher from the University of Glasgow has received an EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop new wearable technology capable of measuring the progress of neuromuscular diseases.Sight loss experts warn Edinburgh eye health being neglected
13 November 2023
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sight loss, scotland, sight scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, hazel kelly, Craig Spalding, hospital
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans launch petition calling for new eye hospital in the capital.