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Useful, interesting, or maybe both

This column is often, but not always, about ophthalmic tech. This is one of those ‘not always’ editions. Time to share some interesting or useful things from the internet which can help in a number of ways, from preparing presentations...

Binocular single vision (BSV)

Introduction In this article I will try to summarise some of the definitions, tests and assessments performed in the strabismus clinic to assess patient binocular potential. This is a key feature of strabismus assessment, especially in adults, and it will...

Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Practice

Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Practice is a handy guide for eyecare professionals at all stages, including ophthalmology trainees, nurses, orthoptists, and optometrists. This book provides clear, step-by-step instructions across essential ophthalmic procedures, making it an ideal resource for those building foundational...

Vascular density evaluated by SS-OCTA and microperimetry in RP

The aim of this retrospective, observational cross-sectional one-year study was to evaluate the retinal and choroidal vessel density in the macular area with swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) in patients of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), to compare this data with...

Age-related macular degeneration in elderly persons in Germany

The authors present the findings of a cross-sectional study in 11 seniors’ community centres. Eleven community centres were screened with a total of 281 participants. A third of participants with gradable images were in normal retinal health (32%).The most common...

Disc-fovea angle measurements for objective cyclotorsion review

The author measured the disc-fovea angle (DFA) in 249 healthy people (81 male, 168 female) as part of a retrospective study of 44 to 70-year-old adults. These were grouped as (1) aged 44 / 45 years, (2) aged 59-70 years,...

Visual Fields via the Visual Pathway (Second Edition)

This book is a very well-written and comprehensive text on visual field assessment and interpretation. It includes a large number of illustrations which are of a high quality and make it a good reading experience. The first section of the...

180 MCQs for the Duke Elder Examination

The Duke-Elder Undergraduate Prize Exam is a competitive exam aimed at undergraduates with an interest in ophthalmology. It is amongst the most prestigious undergraduate prizes in the United Kingdom. I would encourage motivated candidates to get their hands on as...

World-first platform for transparent, fair and equitable use of AI in healthcare

Revolutionary AI platform for detecting diabetic eye disease proven safe for NHS. Researchers have developed the world’s first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a...

My top five: Uses of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a prominent topic of discussion within the field of ophthalmology, captivating researchers and practitioners alike. Although recent attention has been drawn to the integration of AI in ophthalmology, it’s important to recognise that AI...

My Top Five: Uses of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a prominent topic of discussion within the field of ophthalmology, captivating researchers and practitioners alike. Although recent attention has been drawn to the integration of AI in ophthalmology, it’s important to recognise that AI...

Sight loss charity celebrates World Braille Day with ‘braille name generator’

To mark the celebration of World Braille Day, and the vital importance of braille, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting people to request their name in braille.