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SAVE THE DATE - Optos Peer Discussion Webinar

13 April 2023 | Research & Development
‘Working with ultra-widefield multi-modality retinal imaging: the clinical and practical value this technology adds to your ophthalmology clinic.’

The role of injection assistant devices in establishing a nurse-led AMD service

1 April 2018 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The author shares his experience of setting up a nurse-led service to deliver anti-VEGF intravitreal injections and how injection assistant devices supported training. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has become a leading cause of irreversible blindness [1]. It is estimated that...

Advanced Glaucoma Surgery Course in Africa through the Juba-Bournemouth VISION 2020 LINK

1 October 2019 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
In order to enhance specialist skills, particularly for South Sudan, the Juba-Bournemouth VISION 2020 LINK has been offering week-long intensive ophthalmic specialist training for the last three years, in collaboration with the University of Nairobi, the College of Ophthalmology of...

How to get the most out of your ophthalmology elective

3 October 2022 | | EYE - General
If you are in your penultimate year (or even earlier) and have already decided that you want to do ophthalmology, good for you! Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive specialties, and one of the easiest ways to demonstrate your...

Periocular burns: a literature review of classification, management protocols and outcomes of treatment

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - General
The author provides a review of the current literature regarding the principles of classification, management protocols of acute ocular and periocular burns and the role of the burn and oculoplastic surgeon involved in their care. More than two-thirds of facial...

Pulling on the heart strings: ophthalmologist fundraises for GOSH

2 April 2021
NIHR Doctoral Fellow Sohaib Rufai is sharing his guitar performances to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.

Anatomical Three-dimensional Orbital ModelS (ATOMS) in Ophthalmology Education

23 March 2022 |
Our educational aim is to provide a simple blended learning solution to ophthalmology trainees centered around Anatomical Three-dimensional Orbital ModelS (ATOMS) to help teach orbital anatomy and make it simple to learn.

Poole eye hospital marks national accolade following 3500 procedures on local NHS patients

16 May 2023 | spamedica, awards
With a celebration brought together community eye care specialists, aiming to ensure residents continue to receive ‘outstanding’ service, Poole eye hospital marks national accolade with event, following more than 3,500 procedures on local NHS patients.

Children’s competition helping kids get the right glasses to combat preventable childhood blindness

11 September 2024 | competition, IAPB, World Sight Day 2024, WSD24, children, Love Your Eyes, charity, international
Ahead of World Sight Day 2024 on the 10th October, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is putting children’s eye health at the centre of their Love Your Eyes campaign, with the Glasses of the Future competition....

The Lily Foundation celebrates approval of first ever mitochondrial disease treatment by NICE

14 August 2025 | Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, idebenone, Pharmacology, new therapies, research
The Lily Foundation, the UK’s leading mitochondrial disease charity, is today celebrating a landmark achievement in the fight against the disease – the first ever treatment for a mitochondrial condition has been approved for use on the NHS in England....

UKISOP 2023

2 November 2023
by Lorcan Butler, Optical Engagement Manager, thebraintumourcharity.org, UKISCRS is the UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons who had their annual Conference in London with a two-day event at The Leonardo City Hotel. On the other hand, UKISOP...

Moorfields implementing a non-medical intravitreal injection service

28 March 2025
This highly sought after intravitreal injection course has had a national and global impact by enabling numerous institutions to establish their own non-medical delivered IVT injection services. With an increasing demand in treatment for people with eye conditions such as...