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How to be ‘appy’ on call: a brief guide to mobile phone applications for the on-call ophthalmologist

1 December 2022 | | Ophthalmology, COVID-19
One of the unexpected outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an increased reliance and integration of computer technology within hospital medicine. The need for stricter infection control policies during and after lockdown has seen a boom in technology utilisation....

Transferring imaging from primary to secondary care (part 1)

5 August 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
Transferring clinical imaging from high street optometrists to secondary care is an increasingly requested option, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide variety of solutions exist to allow this, each with their own merits and shortcomings. For...

Telemedicine strategies in ophthalmology: harnessing established and emerging technologies for lasting solutions

7 December 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Imaging, Oculoplastics
The author considers recent progress and shares insights from leading practitioners in telemedicine applications and digital technology strategies. Amidst COVID-19 and combined mitigation and suppression measures, hospitals and clinics have responded rapidly to strengthen telemedicine strategies and virtual healthcare services...

DR-NET Workshop – information-sharing for strengthening DR programmes

1 October 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Contributors: Rosie Brennan, Anshul Chauhan, Mona Duggal, John Ellis, Michael Gichangi, Edwin Grayson, Catherine Jamieson, Ankita Kankaria, Oliver Kemp, Hendra Kusuma, Nanda Matthew, Geeta Menon, Habibah Muhiddin, Tunde Peto, Recivall Salongcay, Frank Sandi, Hazel Shillingford-Ricketts, Bernadetha Shilio, Caroline Styles, Sharon...

In conversation with Professor Bernie Chang, President, Royal College of Ophthalmologists

6 April 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, COVID-19
Congratulations on your appointment as RCOphth President in May last year. COVID-19 hit just before your presidency started. This must have been an incredibly challenging time to take the reins. How has the College risen to the challenges? Thank you....

Fight for Sight continues to promote eye research

7 April 2020 | COVID-19
Eye research charity Fight for Sight has announced its latest project funding and its plans for continuing its efforts to advance eye research in the current global health crisis and beyond.

Now, more than ever, communication is important to eye health.

21 April 2020 | COVID-19
To support our eyecare providers and your ability to provide care for your patients during this time, Topcon Healthcare is providing eye care professionals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa FREE access to our advanced telemedicine solution, Harmony.

SightCare 'The Future is Now' Conference a Success

14 February 2023
SightCare, the business support community for independent practices, was held on 29 and 30 January 2023 after its postponement from its original September date which unfortunately fell on the day of the Queen’s funeral.

Touring eye expressions

3 June 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
Growing up as a small child in the late 80s, I would often look out of the train, bus, aeroplane, boat or car window and naturally form artistic visuals from real objects in my mind. In a year of profound...

Reflections on deployment to ICU

21 May 2020 | | Ophthalmology, COVID-19, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Being unexpectedly uprooted from ophthalmology to ICU during the coronavirus pandemic was certainly a challenge, not just clinically, but emotionally and personally. However, it is only through adversary that we learn to appreciate what we have, and there are definitely...

World Ophthalmology Congress goes virtual

2 April 2020 | COVID-19
The World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2020) has decided to make its June meeting virtual, to provide "an opportunity to come together, collaborate and share the latest advancements in eye care".

Trabecular Bypass Surgery Course for New Surgeons (Glaukos)

26 September 2020
This online course is aimed at ophthalmic surgeons who are considering introducing a trabecular bypass service to their Trust or are interested in learning more about the technique and technology that has become so widely adopted in the surgical treatment of primary open angle glaucoma.