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World Ophthalmology Congress goes virtual

2 April 2020 | COVID-19
The World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2020) has decided to make its June meeting virtual, to provide "an opportunity to come together, collaborate and share the latest advancements in eye care".

ABDO College and bookshop at 100% Optical

12 February 2024 | ABDO, education, conferences, events, optometry
At 100% Optical, ABDO College will be offering attendees the chance to learn more about ABDO College courses, from the popular optical assistant course through to ophthalmic dispensing and contact lenses optician qualifications.

Cyanoacrylate nail glue accidentally instilled into the eye instead of eye drops

1 April 2016 | | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Three hundred thousand cataract operations take place each year in the UK alone and each patient will receive a four week course of drops in order to cover them for any postoperative inflammation or infection. Accidental instillation of cyanoacrylate glue...

Aniridia Network 2023 Conference: Amy's experience as a first-time attendee

6 October 2023 | | aniridia, patient perspective, amy woodward
I have lived with aniridia since birth; and no matter how many specialised doctors you see or how many other people with visual impairments you meet, you still feel isolated, different and misunderstood. This is the exact reason Aniridia Network is important.

Two centuries later, braille is still as important as ever, says teenage sight loss campaigner

4 January 2024 | RNIB, Braille, anniversary, campaign, blindness, Scotland, charity
Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind people to read and write, is as vital as ever, and has adapted to the advances of new technology, says RNIB, Scotland's leading sight loss charity.

CooperVision announces ‘Fresh Start’ the next phase of its ‘Fresh Thinking’ campaign at 100% Optical 2024

24 February 2024 | contact lens, optometry, Opticians, conferences, events, 100%
Leading manufacturer continues conversation with eyecare professionals on shaping the future of the contact lens patient fitting journey.

Acute dacryoadenitis secondary to COVID-19

4 October 2023 | | Ophthalmology, COVID-19
Acute dacryoadenitis is defined as the rapid onset of discomfort and swelling of the lacrimal gland, classically giving rise to an S-shaped ptosis [1]. Dacryoadenitis is the most common cause of a painful mass in the lacrimal gland in young...

Internet security Q&A

3 June 2024 | | Ophthalmology
Internet security advice is constantly changing in response to new and evolving threats. For this reason, it is timely to provide an update on recommended practices and new technologies. For ease of perusal the information is presented as a series...

University of Gloucestershire launches first of its kind ophthalmic imaging degree

5 April 2022 | | Ophthalmology, Imaging
Ophthalmic science is a dynamic and constantly evolving profession, with ophthalmic imagers / technicians fundamental to the smooth and efficient running of ophthalmology departments. Traditionally, as the role has developed, ophthalmic imagers have come from a variety of backgrounds, finding...

In conversation with Salman Waqar

1 December 2018 | | Ophthalmology
Hari Kaneshayogan interviews Salman Waqar, a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a keen interest in medical innovation. He is the inventor of the Waqar suture removal forceps, which combines suture cut and removal in one instrument. He has also created an injection...

CALL TO ACTION: Ophthalmology on Myanmar / Thailand border: do you have any redundant kit?

29 June 2023 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
In 1990, the late Doctor Frank Green, a consultant ophthalmologist in Aberdeen, along with Doctor Phillip Ambler, a GP with ophthalmic training, responded to an invitation to provide ophthalmic care for Karen refugees on the northern and eastern Myanmar borders....

What's trending Apr/May 2022

5 April 2022 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending over the last few weeks. #ArgusI #ArgusII #bioniceye #retinitispigmentosa #SecondSight Remember Argus I & Argus II? Its star burned bright, touted as the future of treatment for retinitis pigmentosa....