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Dr William Mackenzie: a founding figure of modern ophthalmology
The author looks at the career of William Mackenzie and the important role he played in establishing the status of ophthalmology as a recognised medical speciality. There are certain individuals who, blessed with ability and means, are destined to leave...WATCH EPISODE 12: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission
Welcome to the 12th episode of Beyond 2020, the video series from Andean Medical Mission | Bolivian Medical Charity that looks at strategies to eliminate avoidable blindness in countries with developing eyecare services and shares ideas and solutions to common...
Results of vitrectomy in epiretinal membranes secondary to retinal vein occlusions
This retrospective, observational multicentre study investigated the anatomic and functional results of vitrectomy associated with the peeling of secondary epiretinal membranes (ERM) in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and determined the prognostic factors of surgical outcomes. Data was collected...
The Art of Refractive Cataract Surgery
The Art of Refractive Cataract Surgery is a structured and clinically focused textbook aimed at ophthalmology residents, fellows and surgeons seeking a systematic introduction to refractive cataract surgery. Content is presented in a clear format, with concise sections, and effective...Crombie comes home: Tips and hacks for the FRCOphth Part 1
This article offers a reflection on preparation, strategies and insights gained while preparing for a first exam encounter: the FRCOphth Part 1. Preparing for the FRCOphth Part 1, the first major hurdle on the path to fellowship of the Royal...Making the most of your foundation year rotation in ophthalmology
Ophthalmology continues to be a highly desirable speciality in the UK; however, medical students usually encounter only minimal exposure, generally ranging from one to two weeks, during their studies [1]. Nevertheless, eye-related conditions represent a considerable share of presentations in...
Surgical outcome reporting for exotropic DRS
The authors report the surgical outcomes of patients with exotropic Duane’s retraction syndrome (DRS) in a retrospective study of 73 patients; 67 unilateral cases. Patients had a mean age at surgery of 14.11 years (range 2-33). The left eye was...Fairytale published to encourage children to wear glasses
The Amazing Fairy Glasses is the first book published by author Katy Tainton, of Neath, South Wales. Katy felt the need to write a book aimed at helping young children who wear glasses when her eldest daughter Belle was diagnosed...AOP welcomes Labour plan on primary care optometry
In a keynote health policy speech at the Institute for Government (IfG) annual conference, Karin Smyth MP committed to working with primary care optometry to reduce hospital waiting times.OrCam MyEye – innovative sight assistance (Part 2)
Following on from Part 1 of this topic, we will cover the remaining features, pricing and support of the OrCam MyEye. Facial and person identification The MyEye Pro can be taught to recognise up to 150 individuals (or 75 if...
