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Lothian Optometry Teach and Treat Clinic

1 December 2013 |
The Lothian Optometry Teach and Treat (LOTT) Clinic is a supervised training clinic for community optometrists with an interest in managing patients with acute eye pathology, normally managed in the hospital setting. LOTT, which is the first clinic of its...

Aspiration of anteriorly migrated dexamethasone implant using an 18G intravenous cannula

4 December 2025 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Intravitreal dexamethasone (Ozurdex 0.7mg) is a biodegradable, sustained-release implant used to manage diabetic macular oedema, macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion, and non-infectious posterior uveitis due to its anti-inflammatory effects and VEGF suppression [1]. While effective, the implant may...

Ophthalmic history made easy

13 March 2019
There are now three ophthalmic medical documentaries to dip into on to Royal College of Ophthalmologists website.

Haag-Streit UK moves to exciting new premises

14 June 2023 | haag-streit
Haag-Streit UK is pleased to announce that they have moved their UK headquarters from Harlow to Bishop’s Stortford (Hertfordshire).

Early bird bookings are open for Optometry Tomorrow 2024 – now incorporating BCLA Focus

20 September 2023 | BCLA, College of Optometrists, optometry, CPD
Taking place from 28-29 April 2024, at the Telford International Centre, the flagship conference of The College of Optometrists now incorporates the biennial UK conference of the British Contact Lens Association.

Inaugural IP education session hailed a hit

14 February 2024 | prescribers, optometry, Conference, events, Keyur Patel
A pioneering session has brought together a group of independent prescribers to create content ‘for practitioners by practitioners’ for use in real world scenarios.

VCHP prepares to be 21!

15 February 2024 | Vision Care for Homeless People, anniversary, eyecare, charity, volunteers, callout
Vision Care for Homeless People’s 21st celebration is fast approaching with volunteers looking to step up the service, and 100% is the time to find out more about becoming involved in your area.

Glaucoma UK announces £100,000 Health and Social Care Professionals Award for 2024

12 March 2024 | AHP, allied health professions, glaucoma, research, awards, nurses, optometry
Glaucoma UK is pleased to announce that applications for its Health and Social Care Professionals Research Award are now open.

First treatment for late-stage dry AMD rejected by UK drug regulator

17 February 2025 | AMD, geographic atrophy, Dry, macular society, Apellis, pharma
Leading sight loss charity the Macular Society has responded to the decision not to approve the first potential treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) or late stage dry aged-related macular degeneration. The decision is a significant setback for those affected by...

PREVIEW: International SPECTRALIS Symposium – AND BEYOND

19 March 2025 | imaging, conference, meeting, event, Heidelberg Engineering, industry, preview
The International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS) marks its 21st anniversary with an exciting new chapter in Heidelberg, Germany, just steps away from the headquarters of Heidelberg Engineering. Recognised as one of the most prestigious scientific imaging conferences, ISS 2025 will bring...

The College of Optometrists’ prestigious Research Excellence Awards 2025 are open for public nominations

4 June 2025 | The College of Optometrists, Research Excellence Awards 2025, optometry, nominations, submissions, optometrist, news
The College of Optometrists has opened submissions for its annual Research Excellence Awards, which recognise and celebrate inspirational individuals who are making a significant contribution to the evidence base that underpins good practice, now and in the future. The College...

Conference Preview: SightCare LIVE 2026

7 August 2025 | preview, meetings, events, optometry
New dates. New location. Same unmissable experience. SightCare is delighted to announce that SightCare LIVE 2026 – the flagship conference, awards and exhibition – will take place on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 April 2026 at an exciting new venue:...