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Pete’s day off

“You’re not dying. You just can’t think of anything good to do” The above is the explanation given by high school student Ferris to his friend Cameron, who is lying in bed feeling sorry for himself when he should be...

Ultrasound biomicroscopy (part 2): primary angle closure

Patients with primary angle closure or primary angle closure glaucoma [PAC(G)] comprise a significant subgroup affecting around 10% of glaucoma patients amongst Caucasians. Assessment of the patient with angle closure, or narrow angles, requires gonioscopy. However, whilst identifying the presence...

See sweet to C-suite: Imran Rahman

See also - See sweet to C-suite: Peter Holland In this three-part conversation series, Co-editor David Lockington speaks with highly influential individuals about their journey to the top, with advice for the next generation of leaders. Part Two: David speaks...

A Nightmare on Doctor Street

“Number one: you can never have sex. Big no no! Big no no! Sex equals death, okay?Number two: you can never drink or do drugs. The sin factor! It’s a sin. It’s an extension of number one.And number three: never,...

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...

21st Century retinal laser treatment in the anti-VEGF era

In today’s world, macular laser treatment has a vital role in the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DMO). DMO is one of the most common causes of visual impairment. Despite expensive intravitreal treatment courses of anti-VEGF, many will agree that...

Practical Emergency Ophthalmology Handbook: An Algorithm Based Approach to Ophthalmic Emergencies

This book is extremely helpful for a new starter / clinician in ophthalmology emergency services. However, to understand the algorithms and the explanations, the clinician would need a good knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of the eye and...

Accuracy of ChatGPT responses for questions about strabismus

This study aimed to assess the medical accuracy and readability of responses provided by ChatGPT in relation to patient/parent queries about strabismus. The authors compared responses from the free version (Chat 3.5) with those from a subscription service (version 4.0)....

GREG: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Qualifications – March 2025 cohort application deadline

Gloucestershire Research & Education Group in Partnership with the University of Gloucestershire are pleased to provide both the Cert HE in OCT Capture and the Uni Dip in OCT Interpretation. The deadline for the March 2025 cohort applications is 24th January 2025. These qualifications have been designed to meet the needs of routine operators of OCT equipment and interpreters of OCT scans. For further information visit www.gregcourses.com

RCOphth Webinar: All about the ePortfolio

This session, hosted by the ePortfolio developer FourteenFish, is for OST resident doctors, supervisors and trainers who want to know more about the new ePortfolio. You will find out more about the trainee user journey, how to add and find...

Moorfields Education International Uveitis Symposium

Don't miss this chance to hear from top national and international speakers, including symposium organiser Professor Carlos Pavesio, Consultant Ophthalmologist and uveitis specialist at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Director of the Scientific Organizing Committee. This unique three day symposium will provide a forum for the exchange of information and new ideas relevant to clinical practice, investigations, and therapeutic management of patients with ocular inflammatory diseases and complex uveitic conditions, with an in-depth discussion surrounding the diagnosis and therapeutic strategies of specific inflammatory disorders.

Glaucoma UK launches new step-by-step guide to help patients with eye drops

Glaucoma UK, the leading charity in the country for people living with glaucoma, has launched a new easy read guide to help patients put in their eye drops.