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A closer look at the new wave of glaucoma surgery – radical or old school?

1 October 2016 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a challenging condition to treat because the exact pathophysiology remains unclear and the only readily modifiable factor is the intraocular pressure (IOP). Additionally, most glaucoma patients are completely asymptomatic, yet are often subjected to lifelong medical therapy. The...

Optimising the ocular surface by managing meibomian gland dysfunction

1 February 2016 | | 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...

Informed consent in ophthalmology care in the UK: A critical component of patient‑centred practice

2 April 2025 | | EYE - General
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical and legal practice in healthcare, particularly in fields like ophthalmology where specialised interventions can have significant implications for a patient’s vision and quality of life. In the UK, informed consent is not merely...

PACK-crosslinking for infectious keratitis

1 October 2015 | | EYE - Cornea
Corneal cross-linking with riboflavin and UV-A light (CXL) is a technology that has been initially developed to treat corneal ectatic disorders [1]. Its effect in stabilising diseases such as keratoconus was reported in numerous trials with excellent long-term outcomes and...

Ocular Dirofilariasis: a diagnosis on the rise?

1 February 2015 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
Dirofilaria repens is one of 40 species of Dirofilaria. It is a zoonotic filarial nematode that commonly impacts dogs, however, human infection can occur through affected organs like skin, lung and eyes [1]. Although, there have been case reports of...

ZEISS: Optimising Outcomes with OCT: From acquisition to advanced analysis

3 December 2024
The course aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to acquire and interpret Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images effectively and confidently. Content will be tailored to current and new users of OCT – but all...

ZEISS: Optimising Outcomes with OCT: From acquisition to advanced analysis. 2nd date

4 December 2024
The course aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to acquire and interpret Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images effectively and confidently. Content will be tailored to current and new users of OCT – but all...

HS-UK Slit Lamp Skills Hub Session – Pay & Play

4 April 2025
For many, spare time, and access to equipment in busy eye clinics can be a luxury, making it difficult to practice and develop slit lamp skills. Our Skills Hub sessions are designed for those who wish to spend more time...

Leading sight organisations to merge

14 August 2020
Two international sight organisations have announced that they will merge from January 2021 to better tackle the global vision crisis.

NHS staffing experts back insourcing as practical solution to long NHS waiting lists

30 October 2023 | insourcing, outsourcing, NHS, waiting list, Claire Dubowski, 18 Week Support
NHS staffing experts back insourcing as practical solution to long NHS waiting lists amid cross-party consensus on the need for increased independent sector support.

College of Optometrists joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway

20 November 2023 | RNIB, optometry, Eye Care Support Pathway, #eyecaresupportpathway, patient care
The College of Optometrists has joined the RNIB and senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the charity sectors, to unveil a new UK-wide Eye Care Support Pathway.

BCLA Presidential Address highlights the opportunities for growth in contact lens sector

15 December 2023 | BCLA, Rakesh Kapoor, Covid-19, UK
The new President of the BCLA has used his inaugural address to urge the sector to have “meaningful” conversations after eye exams and deliver “better vision outcomes” for patients.