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Smart speakers: for patients and practitioners

Many readers will have experience of using smart speakers, such as the Amazon Echo or the Google Home. These popular devices are inexpensive and powerful. In brief, smart speakers listen for a spoken trigger word, followed by verbal commands. Commands...

The art of giving generous grains

On the drive home, after a long day of eye screening patients in homeless shelters, I would pass through the boroughs, towns and villages of east London. Stopping at the soup kitchen, I would meet Christian with heavy cataracts, and...

Katie Piper and a host of stars mark World Sight Day 2025 with International Eye Care Charity Orbis

To celebrate World Sight Day, Orbis, the international eyecare charity, hosted an intimate breakfast event this morning at the historic St Pancras London Hotel, situated in King’s Cross. The gathering brought together high-profile people from the worlds of entertainment, fashion,...

Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe (OAEE)

Peter Cackett, Tim ffytche and Dr Irina Gout reflect on historic ophthalmic aid sent to Eastern Europe. This article was written prior to the horrific events in Ukraine. An appeal for funds and equipment may be made by OAEE later...

Eye Healthcare: 90 Years of Progress

Eye Healthcare: 90 Years of Progress by Patrick Condon is far more than a historical account, it is a deeply personal, thoughtful and richly illustrated journey through the most transformative decades in ophthalmology, told by one of Ireland’s most respected...

The results of the last survey Dec22

I am regularly faced with litigation whereby the claimant’s cornea has decompensated after cataract surgery. The procedure may have been complicated but sometimes it is not. The eye may have been high risk, for example, a shallow anterior chamber with...

Neovascular AMD: fresh recommendations underline standards of best practice

The management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) has advanced dramatically over the past seven years, with the introduction of targeted new therapies that successfully maintain or improve vision in a majority of affected individuals. It’s a fast moving field,...

Book Competition - Update: Student and Trainee Discount Available

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.

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...

The future of multi-professional working in eye care

How the integration of service improvement technology, and health promotion will allow eye care professionals to overcome current and future challenges. The future of eye care in the UK is at a precipice. Hospital attendances are increasing year on year,...

Dramatic myopic shift due to epithelial basement membrane dystrophy

Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD), also known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, is a common anterior corneal disorder affecting approximately 2% of the population [1]. It is characterised by the abnormal maintenance of the basement membrane, resulting in protrusions into the epithelium....

Designing ophthalmology services Part 3: How do we address the queues post‑COVID-19?

Part 1 of this series available herePart 2 of this series available here There is going to be enormous demand on ophthalmology services as they start to welcome patients back. The authors explain how modelling can help make the most...