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Specialty-driven EMR for paperless clinical environment – insights for an informed choice

1 August 2016 | | Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, AMD, Emergency Ophthalmology
Deployment of specialty-driven (or specialty-specific) electronic medical record (EMR) systems across UK ophthalmology units appears to be growing rapidly at the expense of generic, multiuse digital technology packages. Experience further suggests that open source systems can play a significant role...

The tragedy of the commons

3 June 2021 | | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, COVID-19, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
I am a big fan of the YouTube channel Extra Credits History, in which interesting historic events are explained in breathtakingly simple detail in 10 animated videos. I have watched every episode, including the ‘Early Christian Schisms’ and ‘The South...

AI breakthrough brings geographic atrophy treatment a step closer

20 September 2021
A team led by Dr Konstantinos Balaskas at Moorfields Eye Hospital Reading Centre has developed a fully automated, deep-learning model (algorithm) that can detect and quantify geographic atrophy using standard optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans.

OP-ED: How and why local healthcare providers can expand their services

17 March 2023
Staffing shortages, financial constraints, and an ongoing rise in demand: none of these factors remove the need for high-quality healthcare, yet combined they threaten its realisation.

Doncaster eye hospital is rated ‘Outstanding’ by industry inspectors

17 October 2023 | SpaMedica, infrastructure, inspection, Cataract surgery
The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded a Doncaster eye hospital the highest possible rating - ‘Outstanding’ - following an inspection that took place in August 2023.

College of Optometrists joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway

20 November 2023 | RNIB, optometry, Eye Care Support Pathway, #eyecaresupportpathway, patient care
The College of Optometrists has joined the RNIB and senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the charity sectors, to unveil a new UK-wide Eye Care Support Pathway.

World-class Health Innovation Hub to be built in Govan

21 November 2023 | University of Glasgow, Govan, infrastructure, research, academia, Kadans Science Partner
The University of Glasgow and Kadans Science Partner, supported by Scottish Enterprise, are delighted to announce the construction of a new Health Innovation Hub in Govan, setting the stage for a thriving life sciences cluster in the area.

Transferring imaging from primary to secondary care (part 2)

5 October 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. In...

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...

“We try our best”, but we should still be open and transparent

1 February 2018 | | Ophthalmology
In a recent discussion with colleagues, someone recognised that many, when asked what they do, say, “I am a doctor”. Rather than “I work as a doctor”. This sense of belonging, pride and duty comes with responsibility. Becoming a surgeon,...

Cancelled eye surgeries could mean permanent sight-loss, warns Fight for Sight

4 June 2020
A survey by eye research charity Fight for Sight has found that people with sight loss fear their sight will further deteriorate during the Covid-19 pandemic, as they struggle to access treatment for their eye conditions.

Supporting optical professions throughout the pandemic

1 December 2020
A letter has been released to go to all optical professionals on behalf of the professional bodies and government bodies responsible for ophthalmic dispensing and optometry.