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“Everyone at this party isn’t as young, fit and single as they’re making out. Yep, let’s face it, we’re all falling apart piece by piece. Doesn’t matter if you’re single or in a couple: You. Are. Going. To. Die” In...
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Revolutionary treatment paves the way for reducing cases of degenerative eye condition My i-Clinic... -
October 3, 2024 – Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Biotech Healthcare hosted the Global Phakic... -
Hanson Medical, a leading supplier of medical technology, has secured an exclusive agreement to... -
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently approved Vabysmo▼(faricimab) for... -
Introducing the new Meibomian Gland Dredger by Gaush Meditech Ltd. Meibomian gland dredging is... -
Surgitrac Instruments proudly participated in the 42nd Congress of the European Society of Cataract...
Charity work in Cambodia: Culture, cataracts, and cruelty
Cambodia has one of the lowest numbers of eye specialist doctors per capita in the world, and Bita Manzouri takes us on a journey into the charitable work of the Khmer Sight Foundation who are working to combat this. “Ut...
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Implementing technology to improve global eye health
Technological innovation is providing new solutions to transform global eye health [1–5]. In particular, research towards the development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in ophthalmology has gained pace in recent years. However, there has been little research relating to its...
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A week in the world of ophthalmology: A reflective journey at New Cross Hospital
Embarking on a taster week in ophthalmology at New Cross Hospital was a decision fuelled by the desire to delve into the intricacies of this unique specialty, which blends surgical and medical traits. For foundation doctors, a taster week is...
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My Top Five: Emerging technologies revolutionising ophthalmology
Advancements in ophthalmology have significantly transformed eyecare practices. This article explores five emerging technologies that are revolutionising the field, from virtual reality (VR) surgical training to novel therapies for corneal conditions. These innovations are reshaping how eyecare professionals diagnose, treat...
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Managing an outreach eye service… 8000 miles away!
In 1997, Paul Rosen, a relatively newly appointed consultant surgeon to the Oxford Eye Hospital, was approached by Richard Davies, a GP in Stanley, Falkland Islands, to assist in the provision and management of the Falkland Islands eye surgery service....
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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neuro-mucocutaneous disorder which is defined by a triad of orofacial oedema, furrowing of the tongue, and recurrent episodes of facial nerve palsy [1]. Due to the rarity of the disease and inconsistent presentation, MRS...
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Large language models in ophthalmology
Traditional artificial intelligence (AI) models typically require large amounts of labelled data for training. For example, to develop a model capable of detecting macular pathologies on optical coherence tomography scans, thousands of scans would need to be manually labelled by...
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The results of the last survey Oct24
*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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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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Step-by-step guide to mastering skills with the Goldmann applanation tonometer
Ophthalmology is a highly specialised field that requires proficiency in various diagnostic skills for numerous conditions. Entrants into ophthalmology at ST1 often possess minimal to no ophthalmic experience beyond what they learned in medical school. Consequently, they may face significant...
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The ABDO National Resource Centre (NRC) based in Birmingham has secured a new gold... -
The government has commissioned much needed research into the causes of night-time headlight glare,... -
One of the biggest UKISCRS events is upon us, and we’ll all by making... -
It was an incredible experience heading down to UKEGS 2024 earlier this month in... -
Menopause, much like entering puberty, comes with hormonal disruptions that change a woman's body... -
Sightsavers commends Pakistan following the World Health Organization (WHO) announcement that it has become...
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One of my heroes growing up in the 70s was the iconic Formula 1... -
Welcome to the 9th episode of Beyond 2020, the series that looks at strategies...
What's trending Oct/Nov 2024
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #PommelHorseGuy #Olympics The Paris Olympics have been such a delight this year, from incredible physical feats to touching competitor comradery, I...
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This course is designed to serve as an introduction to ophthalmic surgery and will offer an opportunity for trainees to learn some of the core skills that form the building blocks of ophthalmic surgery. The focus will be on hands-on practical experience with only short introductions to each topic and at least 5 hours of simulated surgery using the latest model eyes. The course is open to Foundation Doctors, Medical students, Overseas Doctors, in fact anyone who is considering a career in ophthalmology.
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This course is designed to serve as an introduction to ophthalmic surgery and will offer an opportunity for trainees to learn some of the core skills that form the building blocks of ophthalmic surgery. The focus will be on hands-on practical experience with only short introductions to each topic and at least 5 hours of simulated surgery using the latest model eyes. The course is open to Foundation Doctors, Medical students, Overseas Doctors, in fact anyone who is considering a career in ophthalmology.
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Course Director: Prof Chris Lloyd, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Lead, Dept Ophthalmology, GOSH Event overview: The Visiting Professor's Day is a well-established GOSH Ophthalmology Unit tradition (dormant during the pandemic). It is all day postgraduate educational event aimed at those working with children with ophthalmic disorders including (but not exclusive to) Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Vision Scientists and academics. It will feature presentations from the GOSH ophthalmic and vision science team as well as talks from excellent external speakers including prominent "Visiting Professors" including Susmito Biswas (Cystinosis and the eye) Jane Ashworth (Advances in the ophthalmic management of the Mucopolysccharidoses) and Patrick Watts (Ophthalmic features of NAI; new RCOphth guidance).
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A day of ophthalmic education with a range of interesting talks focusing on topics...
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GREG (Gloucestershire Research & Education Group): Introduction to Grading Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)This course has been designed to introduce students to grading in diabetic retinopathy, based around national standards. It consists of pre-course online learning, and two days of face to face training. It explores diabetic retinopathy in depth, and provides students with an extensive understanding of how this condition is classified. The teaching is provided by Gloucestershire Research & Education Group and participants will receive an in-house certificate from the Gloucestershire Research & Education Group, on successful completion.
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This year’s Ophthalmic conference will feature a blend of keynote presentations, workshops, and breakout...
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This full day, online course will deliver a range of lectures from various experts...
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This webinar will showcase cutting-edge technological advancements in ophthalmology and how these innovations are...
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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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