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Competition ratios: Is the future of ophthalmology too bright?
29 August 2023
| Bilal Khan
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EYE - General
In the UK, ophthalmology is a highly competitive speciality, attracting many medical graduates keen to pursue a career in this area. However, in recent years, the competition ratios for ophthalmology ST1 training posts have increased significantly, creating a challenging environment...
Joined-up working across Worcestershire eyecare system provides best service for patients
The sight-saving work of an independent eye clinic has been praised for the high quality of service it provides for patients.New AOP members elected to join Hospital Optometrists Committee
The appointment of Lucy Andrews and Claire Melvin confirmed at the AOP’s Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference.
Clearly: How a 700 year old invention can change the world forever
“If you are reading this, there’s a one in two chance that you’re doing so with a pair of glasses or contact lenses. Just imagine what your life would be like without them.” Most of the people living in this...Wearing glasses boosts income by a third in low-income communities, finds landmark new study
4 April 2024
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international, humanitarian, VisionSpring, BRAC, Queens University, Belfast, THRIVE, study, research
A pair of reading glasses increases the earnings of people in low-income communities by 33% according to new research.
BCLA announces industry specialist as new chair
An optometrist with more than 20 years’ experience of working in the eyecare industry has been unveiled as the new chair of the BCLA.Daybreak Medical: Basic Ultrasound Course in Ophthalmology
26 June 2024
Chair: Mr Tarek El-Khashab
Faculty: Mr Peter Good and Mr Atta Hatem,
Course Programme
- Know your machine
- How to examine your patient
- UBM Principles
- Axial lens measurement
- Vitreoretinal Disorder
- Orbit and Ocular Nerve
- Hands-on Training
09:00-17:00
Max 25 delegates per course
Daybreak Medical Ltd: Advanced Ultrasound Course in Ophthalmology
25 September 2024
Chair: Mr Tarek El-KhashabFaculty: Mr Peter Good, Mr Atta Hatem and Mr Heinrich Heimann 09:00-17:00 Course Programme- Know your Machine- How to Examine your Patient- UBM in Detail- Axial Lens Measurement- Ocular Tumours in Detail- Opaque Medium- Vitreoretinal Disorders in...
Novel retinal pigment metric tackles bias in AI models
25 February 2025
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AI, oculomics, Moorfields, research, equality, retinal pigment score, RPS, UCL, diversity
Researchers have developed an innovative metric for objectively classifying pigmentation in a retinal image, rather than using subjective social constructs like ethnicity or other demographic variables, as is currently the case when building health datasets. Called the Retinal Pigment Score...
Marsha de Cordova MP champions the role of optometrists during practice visit
Battersea MP joined constituents in a High Street optometry practice to discuss the importance of primary eye care services “commissioned equitably”.My Top Five: Ophthalmology learning tools for doctors
2 August 2024
| Nurfitnat Ellek
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EYE - General
Starting a career in ophthalmology can be both exciting and demanding. Despite its captivating and broad nature, ophthalmology often proves challenging for beginners around the globe due to limited exposure during medical school [1–5]. Fortunately, plenty of resources are available,...
My Top Five: Ophthalmology learning tools for doctors
2 August 2024
| Nurfitnat Ellek
|
EYE - General
Starting a career in ophthalmology can be both exciting and demanding. Despite its captivating and broad nature, ophthalmology often proves challenging for beginners around the globe due to limited exposure during medical school [1–5]. Fortunately, plenty of resources are available,...
