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“We try our best”, but we should still be open and transparent

In a recent discussion with colleagues, someone recognised that many, when asked what they do, say, “I am a doctor”. Rather than “I work as a doctor”. This sense of belonging, pride and duty comes with responsibility. Becoming a surgeon,...

Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis (Tenth Edition)

This is a single author published manual which aims to equip the novice reader with a short, yet comprehensive introduction to ocular examination and diagnosis. This book has a substantial history, having been first published 48 years ago, and is...

Direct endoscopic probing for congenital lacrimal duct obstruction

The most common treatment for congenital lacrimal duct obstruction (CLDO) is probing, which is traditionally a blind procedure. Previous literature reports success rates between 78-92%. The authors of this retrospective non comparative case series reviewed the success rates of probing...

Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Course

This course will provide attendees with an opportunity to update their skills and knowledge in respect to adult ophthalmic operating theatre practice. This would be through a series of sessions specifically targeted at the explicit requirements of those working in...

Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Course (Jul)

This course will provide attendees with an opportunity to update their skills and knowledge in respect to adult ophthalmic operating theatre practice. This would be through a series of sessions specifically targeted at the explicit requirements of those working in...

Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Course (Jun)

This course will provide attendees with an opportunity to update their skills and knowledge in respect to adult ophthalmic operating theatre practice. This would be through a series of sessions specifically targeted at the explicit requirements of those working in...

Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Course (Mar)

This course will provide attendees with an opportunity to update their skills and knowledge in respect to adult ophthalmic operating theatre practice. This would be through a series of sessions specifically targeted at the explicit requirements of those working in...

World-first artificial intelligence foundation model for eye care to supercharge global efforts to prevent blindness

Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that has the potential to not only identify sight-threatening eye diseases but also predict general health, including heart attacks, stroke and Parkinson’s disease.

External dacryocystorhinostomy in the management of childhood epiphora

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is thought to be caused by a membranous obstruction at the distal end of the nasolacrimal duct (NLD). Rarely, associated midline deformities in soft tissue and bony structures of the face are present in patients with...

The original smooth operator: Sir Robin Millar

As an early 80s kid, if you lacked sufficient pocket money, building a music collection entailed recording your favourite songs off the radio with a cassette deck and hoping the presenter didn’t interrupt at any point, with a finger hovering...

Lockdown and eye health – a case of accommodative spasm

A 25-year-old male presented to the eye casualty with a one-day history of sudden onset worsening vision. More specifically, he noted his vision was more blurred than usual and this was more exaggerated for near-work than for distance-work. He was...

RCOphth 2024 Report

A comprehensive tapestry of all our RCOphth Annual Congress content captured between 20–23 May 2024.