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Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy: Changes in understanding of the disease over the last 25 years and how the UK is helping low-income countries tackle the challenges

Diabetes – a historical perspective Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease caused by inherited and / or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. Such a deficiency results in...

The Makassar-Dundee VISION 2020 LINK: a tale of two cities and two trainees

A resident’s view from Makassar My name is Hendra Kusuma, a final year resident (registrar) in the ophthalmology department at Hasanuddin University in Makassar, Indonesia. We have had a VISION 2020 LINK with Dundee (coordinated at the UK end by...

Volunteer abroad: the Khmer Sight Foundation

A team of volunteers describe their experiences of working with the Khmer Sight Foundation in Cambodia. Cambodia has a population of 15 million people, of whom an estimated 300,000 are blind. This figure is increasing by 10,000 each year. Three-quarters...

Development of a modern surgical simulation suite to promote safer ophthalmic surgical training

For trainees, having access to surgical simulation equipment is more important than ever. The authors describe the creation of a bespoke teaching and training suite in Glasgow to help trainees develop their skills and promote surgical excellence. Simulation has become...

Could you mentor budding ophthalmologists in London?

King’s College London Ophthalmology Society is looking for ophthalmologists from any level based in a London hospital that would be able to give guidance and support to a medical student.

Stoke Hospital commemorates fifth anniversary

CHEC marks five year milestone with community celebration.

Duke Elder Revision Course June

🎓 Smash the Duke Elder Exam! 👁️‍🗨️1-Day Intensive Online Course for Aspiring Ophthalmologists💷 Fee: £50Join our high-yield, one-day crash course—designed by top scorers and exam insiders—for a comprehensive, engaging, and exam-focused experience.✅ Why Join Us?🔹 Founded by the current Lead...

Duke Elder Revision Course August

🎓 Smash the Duke Elder Exam! 👁️‍🗨️1-Day Intensive Online Course for Aspiring Ophthalmologists💷 Fee: £50Join our high-yield, one-day crash course—designed by top scorers and exam insiders—for a comprehensive, engaging, and exam-focused experience.✅ Why Join Us?🔹 Founded by the current Lead...

Hot debates in medical retina and imaging: Perspectives from the Controversies in Ophthalmology 2020 virtual conference

Controversies in medical retina and imaging were debated during the Controversies in Ophthalmology 2020 virtual conference held during two mid-day scientific sessions on 27 and 28 March 2020. The author recounts key perspectives and presents viewpoint recommendations from the Vision...

Effect of the COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service on patient referrals to general practitioners and Hospital Eye Service

The COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Services (CUES) was developed to relieve the demands of hospital ophthalmology, aiming to allow patients to have remote consultations and be managed by community optometric practice. This was because access to Hospital Eye Service (HES) Ophthalmic...

2018 update on intravitreal injections

In this review article the authors have highlighted the standardised and structured approach to intravitreal injections (IVI) by examining the recent evidence-based literature. IVI is the most commonly performed procedure worldwide with low potential risk of endophthalmitis. IOP spikes are...

Book your HS-UK equipment demonstration now for the 2026 RCOphth Annual Congress

Haag-Streit UK is excited to be exhibiting at the RCOphth Annual Congress 2026 on 18th-21st May at Manchester Central. Visit stand F40 to see key products from the HS-UK portfolio, including the new Elara slit lamp and the METIS 900...