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Love will tear us apart again
Sophie: Bye. Love you! Mark: I love you, too. (It’s okay, everyone says it. I say I love Häagen-Dazs and my broadband provider, and I like Sophie more than them. In most respects.) Yes, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching again...
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See sweet to C-suite: Imran Rahman
See also - See sweet to C-suite: Peter Holland In this three-part conversation series, Co-editor David Lockington speaks with highly influential individuals about their journey to the top, with advice for the next generation of leaders. Part Two: David speaks...
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A guide to utilising your time efficiently to develop clinical and procedural skills as an aspiring ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology often receives limited coverage in the undergraduate medical curriculum, and the availability of foundation programme jobs in this field is also restricted, reducing exposure to this field for aspiring ophthalmologists. Even if you’re not planning to specialise in ophthalmology,...
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Pegcetacoplan: 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... -
Haag-Streit UK is delighted to announce the launch of the new METIS 900 ophthalmic... -
Haag-Streit UK will be exhibiting at the RCOphth Annual Congress 2025 on 19th-22nd May... -
Haag-Streit slit lamps have earned a legendary reputation for their unmatched quality, precision, clinical... -
Professor Graham Barrett, creator of RayOne EMV, joins Mr Alastair Stuart, Medical Director of... -
We are excited to entering our new partnership with InMode, a global leader in...
How the development of Glaucoma Guidelines, Glaucoma Toolkit and GLASS training and the Glaucoma nurse training can effect change in Nigeria
In July 2024, a combined training, led by Fatima Kyari, was run in Abuja, Nigeria to facilitate a multifaceted upskilling in glaucoma management. The first week comprised of inviting 36 doctors practising glaucoma from around Nigeria’s 36 states, including the...
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Behind the eyes: Unravelling the mystery of a painless progressive proptosis
Orbital fungal infections have the potential to give rise to serious complications. While these infections typically originate in the sinuses, patients may initially exhibit ocular symptoms. As a result of the diverse and often vague clinical manifestations (especially during the...
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When 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...
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Ophthalmic viscoelastic devices: Useful insights for a novice cataract surgeon
Ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVDs) are essential in many different stages of cataract surgery. This article discusses the categories of OVDs and their respective properties, and highlights their uses in different scenarios faced in cataract surgery. Ophthalmic viscoelastic devices are gel-like...
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Audiology 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....
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The results of the last survey Feb25
*Please be aware that this data does not form part of a peer reviewed research study. The information therein should not be relied upon for clinical purposes but instead used as a guide for clinical practice and reflection. The sample...
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Redefining healthcare through the eyes
The future of healthcare is being shaped by innovation in eyecare and in particular a field known as oculomics. This discipline leverages ocular biomarkers to provide insights into various health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and psychological or neurological disorders [1]....
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Following the hugely successful 10th Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) 2024 Conference... -
I have often daydreamed about inventing a successful new product and then going on...
My Top Five: Innovations in the diagnosis of ocular tumours
Ocular tumours can vary widely in origin, from benign growths to metastases from distant disseminated malignancies. Although rare, ocular tumours pose a significant health and economic burden globally, with ocular cancers accounting for 0.2% of all diagnosed malignancies in the...
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Internet security advice is constantly changing in response to new and evolving threats. For... -
This column is often, but not always, about ophthalmic tech. This is one of... -
For Feb/Mar 2024, we are looking at a recently released laser machine to perform...
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The College of Optometrists has launched its updated Clinical Governance Guidance to provide members... -
The International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS) marks its 21st anniversary with an exciting new chapter... -
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is launching a new research study... -
The world’s largest bioresource of eye images offers window into human health and serves... -
The UK was woefully ill-prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic, and indeed any type of...
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Looking ahead to May, we're excited to be attending UKISCRS' Cornea & Cataract Day...
What's trending Feb/Mar 2025
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #ChrisMcCausland #StrictlyWinner “I hope that anybody out there that doesn’t know someone who is blind now has higher expectations of what...
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This course covers topography in the Cataract, Corneal and Glaucoma Clinics and how the...
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This online peer review session is open to College members and will cover your...
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Considering laser treatment for varicose veins? Join us for a free 15-minute one-to-one appointment...
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Subspecialties: Oculoplastics and TBC Title: TBC Chaired by Mrs Jayshree Menon, MOS President Venue:...
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This highly sought after intravitreal injection course has had a national and global impact...
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As an ST3 trainee, I was provided with the opportunity to complete a surgical... -
In the first of a series of guest editorials exploring multiple different Learning Curves,... -
I am sad as this is my last article. The last Learning Curve written...
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