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Pituitary tumours: why are they so often missed?
Part 3: Clinical features, assessment and management (see also Part 2, and Part 1) As previously mentioned in this treatise [1] pituitary tumours are common, occur in all age groups and can present with anything from minimal visual symptoms to...Diabetic Macular Oedema
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects the metabolism of all three categories of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. This condition is characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia [1]. This can cause end organ damage. The estimated worldwide diabetes prevalence for 2010...Building research capacity through the VISION 2020 LINKS Programme
The aim is to build capacity for research in the region covered by the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA). The project will build research capacity in three ophthalmology training institutions by ‘training the trainers’ and...Eye News to host educational day focused on AI and new technology
We’re delighted to announce that we will be hosting a symposium again next year as part of Eyecare 2020.Glaucoma Awareness Week: Glaucoma UK to focus on hereditary nature of disease
With so many people looking forward to reuniting with family and friends, Glaucoma Awareness Week will focus on the fact that glaucoma can be hereditary and the importance of loved ones in the lives of patients with the disease.Home testing can help glaucoma patients, new study shows
Nearly 60,000 people in Scotland living with glaucoma could benefit from carrying out tests at home, a study funded by Sight Scotland and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has shown.Study shows laser treatment could significantly improve treatment for glaucoma in Africa
Results of a trial published in Lancet Global Health on 14/10/21 could pave the way for significant improvements in treatment for glaucoma in Sub-Saharan Africa.Optical Express invests over £3m in new Edinburgh eye clinic
Angus Robertson MSP opens new eye surgery treatment clinic in Edinburgh city centre following investment of over £3m. The eye surgery treatment hub will serve Edinburgh and the surrounding area.Lord Trees and Baroness Sugg call to end Neglected Tropical Diseases with charity coalition at Westminster event
UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases works alongside co-host parliamentary reception in the House of Lords.Glaucoma UK urges people to get their eyes tested amidst rise in glaucoma cases
With the number of people living with glaucoma in the UK expected to increase by almost a third between 2020 and 2035, Glaucoma UK is urging people to get their eyes tested.World Diabetes Day workshop highlights the importance of education to protect the sight of people living with diabetes
Health professionals from all over the world came together to mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2022 through an online workshop celebrating progress in development of diabetic retinopathy (DR) services in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs).
