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Surgical management of high myopia strabismus
This is a small case series of three patients with unilateral or bilateral high myopia with exotropia and hypotropia. Surgery involved nasal loop myopexy between the medial and superior recti muscles with or without lateral rectus recession and / or...In conversation with Bernie Chang (RCOphth President)
24 May 2022
| Bernie Chang (Prof)
We spoke to Professor Bernie Chang, President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, about his highlights so far, the curriculum update being delivered tomorrow, and the innovations required to run the Congress this year.
Competition ratios: Is the future of ophthalmology too bright?
29 August 2023
| Bilal Khan
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EYE - General
In the UK, ophthalmology is a highly competitive speciality, attracting many medical graduates keen to pursue a career in this area. However, in recent years, the competition ratios for ophthalmology ST1 training posts have increased significantly, creating a challenging environment...
Ophthalmic history made easy
13 March 2019
There are now three ophthalmic medical documentaries to dip into on to Royal College of Ophthalmologists website.
Michael Burdon to begin term of office as a BCPB Trustee
17 June 2020
Michael Burdon begins his term of office as a BCPB Trustee in July 2020, and in October 2020 will become Chairman of the Council when Paul Hunter retires after six years.
Book Competition - Update: Student and Trainee Discount Available
5 July 2022
Following the successful book competition held by Eye News, where entrants competed to win a signed copy of a book, students and trainees can now purchase a copy at a discounted rate.
Moorfields: The 2025 macula course
2 June 2025
-5 June 2025
The 2025 Macula course will take place from 2nd - 5th June 2025. Bookings are now open. Retinal diseases are a major cause of blindness. Diagnostic investigations, understanding of disease mechanisms, new therapies, and the evidence base, have all evolved...
An optometrist’s view of the Emergency Eye Day
1 October 2017
| Nicholas Rumney
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EYE - General
Liverpool is steeped in history, from its mercantile history, home to Cunard and the White Star line, to the Merseybeat and Derek Hatton. Not to be outdone at their annual meeting in the city, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists made...
A Practical Guide for Aspiring Ophthalmologists
3 June 2021
| Razan Nour
Entry to ophthalmology training at ST1 level is one of the most popular and competitive recruitment processes in UK postgraduate medicine, therefore applicants should take every opportunity to prepare themselves for this challenge. Hopeful ST1 applicants may find A Practical...
Review of international telemedicine infrastructure for ROP
This review aimed to review the information and communications technology available for telemedicine, the internet access and economic status of countries at greater risk for higher prevalence of ROP, the framework of established ROP telemedicine programmes, and the cost-effectiveness of...
