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Evaluation of a service providing sight impairment registration for stroke survivors

This service evaluation study of a hospital single centre stroke service was undertaken to determine reasons for declining sight registration, whether patients feel supported without registration and determine changes needed to improve registration processes. A review of existent data was...

DIGIROP efficacy for detecting treatment-requiring retinopathy of prematurity (TR-ROP)

This article examines the efficacy of using the DIGIROP online prediction model in estimating the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) requiring treatment in two Portuguese hospitals. Portuguese screening criteria for ROP mirrors that of the UK (<32 weeks gestation...

Steroid-eluting Spongostan improves endoscopic DCR success

This is a retrospective analysis of a change in technique for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (endo-DCR) surgery. The authors compared the outcomes of 55 patients between 2011 and 2013 with 187 from 2013 to 2020 who all underwent endo-DCR. In 2013 the...

Germline testing for uveal melanoma

The authors present a study of 114 consecutive patients presenting with uveal melanoma. Between 1 December 2019 and 1 November 2021 all patients over 18-years-old presenting to their centre with uveal melanoma were offered germline testing for variants in BAP1,...

Driving with retinitis pigmentosa

The authors present a study of 228 consecutive patients with a clinical or genetic diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa. Data was collected prospectively between January 2012 and October 2022 in Perth, Australia. The study aimed to determine the proportion of patients...

How common are ocular disorders in the first 12-months of life?

The authors present a retrospective case review of all children aged under one year of age diagnosed with an ocular disorder over a 10-year period. The aim of the study was to describe incidence and types of ocular disorder in...

Submacular haemorrhage associated with nAMD: A meta-analysis and meta-regression on use of tPA and anti-VEGFs

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a combination of tPA and anti-VEGF in the treatment of submacular haemorrhage (SMH) associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). A systematic review meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines, focusing on...

Impact of WASH factors on trachoma prevalence

Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness globally. Following a national population-based trachoma survey in Malawi, one round of azithromycin mass drug elimination (MDA) was carried out successfully – that is, the prevalence of trachomatous inflammation, follicular (TF) in...

Vacancy for Clinical Management Guidelines Writer - Ophthalmologist

The College of Optometrists is the professional body for Optometrists and a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter in 1995.

50th Trends in Ophthalmology meeting: 13th & 14th March 2025

The 50th anniversary of St Thomas’ ‘Trends in Ophthalmology’ meeting, will be two days of exciting discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities with leading experts in the field. This meeting will be extra special as we are also celebrating 75 years...

UKISCRS Annual Congress Image Contest

Are you an ophthalmic trainee in the UK or Ireland? Have you always wanted to attend the UKISCRS Annual Congress? Scope Eyecare are delighted to announce the UKISCRS Annual Congress Image Contest. Enter this contest and you could attend the...

Introducing Glaucoma Wise®: New ‘Beyond the Clinic’ Support for Glaucoma Patients Post Diagnosis

Time pressure means that clinicians have to focus on monitoring eye health and ‘fixing eyes’, limiting their ability to provide the emotional and practical support patients need. Glaucoma Wise is a free online resource that clinicians can direct their patients...