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Driving with retinitis pigmentosa

The authors present a study of 228 consecutive patients with a clinical or genetic diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa. Data was collected prospectively between January 2012 and October 2022 in Perth, Australia. The study aimed to determine the proportion of patients...

Referral patterns and pathways for intracranial hypertension

The authors present a retrospective case review of individuals with suspected raised intracranial pressure (ICP) over a 12-month period a single tertiary neuro-ophthalmology centre. Cases were categorised into four groups based on examination by neuro-ophthalmology; 1) referred after identification of...

Proptosis reduction with teprotumumab versus surgical decompression

This study aims to explore whether fat-to-muscle ratio (FMR) can be used to determine the efficacy of teprotumumab when compared to surgical decompression. Simply put, a high FMR equates to more fat expansion and low FMR equates to more muscle...

OSA regulatory advice baton moves to new expert

The OSA’s regulatory advice service – a key element of membership for many optical businesses – is moving to safe new hands as Ann Blackmore retires after six years at the helm. Ann’s extensive knowledge of the optical landscape, both...

The College of Optometrists launches new CPD course in myopia management

The College of Optometrists has published a new online course for members to enhance their clinical expertise in myopia management. The new course, Part 1 – Myopia Management Essentials, explores different aspects of myopia and key risk factors for myopia...

Course Report: Introduction to Clinical Ophthalmology

It is widely recognised that ophthalmology is often underrepresented in undergraduate medical education, a major blind spot of the curriculum. Students usually receive only a two-week rotation in the specialty. This is arguably insufficient to gain even a rudimentary understanding...

Mainline Instruments at 100%

Visit Mainline Instruments at STAND J20 during 100% Optical 2026 for an exciting programme of interactive workshops and expert-led lectures on the latest eye care innovations. Highlights include Ultra-Widefield Confocal Imaging, Dry Eye assessment, Tomography, and more. Don’t miss our...

Surgitrac Instruments to Exhibit at UKISCRS Cornea & Cataract Day

Surgitrac Instruments is pleased to announce its participation in the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) Cornea & Cataract Day 2026, taking place on 16 March in Edinburgh. The event brings together leading ophthalmic professionals...

Artistic vibes in Beijing

For many of us all around the world, art is a form of storytelling, whether we link it to our work, our hobbies or our dreams. As a teenager growing up in the 90s, I loved ballet in high school....

Tackling diabetic retinopathy globally through the VISION 2020 LINKS Diabetic Retinopathy Network

It is abundantly clear that the burden of diabetes is rapidly increasing, as there are now 415 million adults with diabetes in the world, with a projected rise to 642 million by 2040 [1]. This equates to 1 in 10...

OCTA in geographic atrophy

In this article the authors aim to give an overview of the current literature concerning the application of OCT-A in geographic atrophy (GA). GA is a disease characterised by loss of outer retinal layers including photoreceptors, degeneration of the retinal...

BMLA 2023 Annual Conference & Educational Courses

Navroz Singh (far right) with Nirmal and Vasant Oswal (second and third left) and the other recipients of the Vasant and Nirmal Oswal Trainee Scholarship. Navroz Singh, core surgical trainee at Kings College NHS Trust. This year’s British Medical Laser...