Only fools and doctors
“Alright, this is where our future lies Rodney. Second hand motors. This time next year we’ll be millionaires.” The above is the well-known quote by the happy-go-lucky Del Boy from the famous British sitcom, Only Fools and Horses, forever on...
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For many, spare time, and access to equipment in busy eye clinics can be...
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The Bowman Club, founded in 1999, is the UK corneal specialty group. It facilitates...
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Pantheo Annual Congress 2025, under the auspices of Cyprus Ophthalmological Society & University of Nicosia Medical School.
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CPD Topic: A Practical Guide To Macular OCT Analysis CPD Speaker: Mahmoud Rabie CPD...
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This course looks at the application of Ultrasound in Glaucoma, Biometry and Retina Clinics
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The Moorfields International refractive symposium covers contemporary vision correction surgery to surgeons in the...
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This CPD session on 'Decoding Macular OCT: Mastering Membranes and Holes - Empowering Optometrists...
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Following the success in 2024 of our first Joint Ocular Oncology and Vitreo Retinal...
Artificial intelligence and the 2024 Esme’s Umbrella Medical Student Essay Prize
Esme’s Umbrella is a charity for people with Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS), helping raise awareness of the condition as well as offering support and advice. All clinical specialties may encounter CBS, so Esme’s Umbrella inaugurated a medical student essay prize...
Full DetailsWhen science meets art: Creating brilliant sparks
I was honoured to have the privilege of reconnecting with the Tongren Eye Center team in Beijing, China. Digital art in mainstream media has showcased some glorious works and it is humbling to see and hear about some creative new...
Full DetailsPegcetacoplan: A breakthrough treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative condition affecting the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. It is characterised by the presence of drusen and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) abnormalities in the absence of other macular...
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Altomed are pleased to confirm they will be attending RCOphth congress in May with...
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Haag-Streit UK is delighted to announce the launch of the new METIS 900 ophthalmic...
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Haag-Streit UK will be exhibiting at the RCOphth Annual Congress 2025 on 19th-22nd May...
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Haag-Streit slit lamps have earned a legendary reputation for their unmatched quality, precision, clinical...
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Professor Graham Barrett, creator of RayOne EMV, joins Mr Alastair Stuart, Medical Director of...
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We are excited to entering our new partnership with InMode, a global leader in...
My Top Five - Social movements changing eyecare awareness
Throughout recent years, the rise of the digital age has allowed for social movements to receive far greater awareness than was ever deemed possible. As a result, significant attention has been drawn towards initiatives focusing on a range of health...
Full DetailsObtaining US clinical experience in ophthalmology as a UK medical student or junior doctor
Medical students or junior doctors in the UK may be interested in gaining US clinical experience for many reasons. Unfortunately, many trainees do not know how to arrange these and there is a common misconception that it is difficult to...
Full DetailsInsights from the ‘Rb-NET Challenges’ Session: Evolving approaches in global retinoblastoma management
The Retinoblastoma Network (Rb-NET) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) platform, developed by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Professor Ido Didi Fabian, is a web-based telemedicine initiative that regularly hosts virtual MDT meetings focused on the evaluation and...
Full DetailsCrystalline keratopathy in monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
Monoclonal gammopathies encompass a group of plasma cell disorders characterised by the excessive production of abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulins in the bloodstream [1]. This category includes multiple myeloma, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), amyloidosis and other lymphoproliferative disorders. Monoclonal gammopathy...
Full DetailsInformed consent in ophthalmology care in the UK: A critical component of patient‑centred practice
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical and legal practice in healthcare, particularly in fields like ophthalmology where specialised interventions can have significant implications for a patient’s vision and quality of life. In the UK, informed consent is not merely...
Full DetailsAudiology and ophthalmology: A comparative perspective on diagnostics and patient care
I’m here with Chris Gordon and Anthony Vukic from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to find out how two professions that may appear unrelated on the surface actually have a lot in common. Some of this article might surprise you....
Full DetailsThe results of the last survey Apr25
Postoperative endophthalmitis is arguably the worse possible complication of cataract surgery. We are a victim of our own success as the procedure has such an amazing safety profile that when things go wrong patients are bound to feel aggrieved and...
Full DetailsIdentifying life-threatening uveal melanoma: A directed application of general-purpose AI
Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare but aggressive eye cancer, affecting approximately six people per million annually [1]. Uveal melanoma arises in three locations: the choroid, ciliary body, and iris. As the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, UM...
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Following the hugely successful 10th Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) 2024 Conference...
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I have often daydreamed about inventing a successful new product and then going on...
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Internet security advice is constantly changing in response to new and evolving threats. For...
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This column is often, but not always, about ophthalmic tech. This is one of...
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For Feb/Mar 2024, we are looking at a recently released laser machine to perform...
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Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices...
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I’ve always been a water baby. Bathtime in our house was like a waterpark....
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Finally, even staunch sceptics are coming around to recognising that climate change is real...
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Green Charter – the optical community’s clear pathway for a sustainable future – attracted...
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Jon Attenborough, a visually impaired football fan, embarks on an extraordinary journey with his...
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The College of Optometrists welcomes Healthwatch England’s recommendations to commission more optometry services within...
What's trending Apr/May 2025
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #ContactLens #Trapped I started wearing contact lenses in my teenage years and was always worried about them slipping behind my eyes....
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As an ST3 trainee, I was provided with the opportunity to complete a surgical...
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In the first of a series of guest editorials exploring multiple different Learning Curves,...
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I am sad as this is my last article. The last Learning Curve written...