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COVID-19 and the eye: a review of ocular involvement and protective strategies

1 June 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry, COVID-19
A lot of attention has been placed on the use of face coverings to limit COVID-19 transmission, but there has been less focus on ocular involvement and ocular protection strategies. The author reviews the literature and discusses possible solutions. The...

My Top Five: Foundation year 3 jobs for prospective ophthalmology candidates

3 February 2023 | | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology specialist training (OST) is a fantastic career option, however, it is also a highly competitive specialty. There was a gradual rise in competition ratios in recent years: 3.24 (2019), 5.73 (2020), and 6.80 (2021) [1]. Many choose to pursue...

Appeal for fundus cameras and OCT machines for Nigeria

29 January 2021
Nigeria has the highest population of people living with diabetes mellitus (DM) in sub-Saharan Africa. As at 2013 the population of people living with DM stood at 4.9 million, of whom an estimated 1.7 million had diabetic retinopathy (DR). There is currently no national DR screening and treatment programme.

OSA Sustainability Committee holds first meeting

4 August 2021
The OSA Sustainability Committee held its first meeting on Friday 23 July. The aim of the committee is to provide information, support and advice to OSA members who want to demonstrate their commitment to behaving in a more environmentally sensitive and more sustainable way.

Unique exhibition conveys experience of visual impairment

20 October 2021
The exhibition ‘Windows of the Soul’, part of the Bloomsbury Festival in London, has been pioneered by a combination of young scientists, clinicians and artists, some of whom are visually impaired themselves.

Silmo Academy by the IOA hailed a great success

24 April 2023 | myopia, silmo, optometry
The first Silmo Academy event by the IOA wrapped up in Singapore this month and it attracted optical professionals, academics and trendsetters from around the world.

Clinical services provider 18 Week Support reacts to government’s Elective Recovery Taskforce plan

11 August 2023 | NHS, Backlog, Elective Recovery Taskforce
18 Week Support is an independent service provider offering high quality clinical support services to NHS Trusts throughout the UK.

Ombudsman responds to Letby verdict

21 August 2023 | Ombudsman, Lucy Letby, NHS
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Rob Behrens, comments on the verdict in the trial of Lucy Letby.

An educational review: Teach the Teachers Course

5 December 2023 | | education, teach, teachers, courses, rcophth, learning, review
In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, staying up-to-date of the latest developments is essential, especially for specialists such as ophthalmologists.

Take part in the 'Whole Eye OCT Experience' at 100% Optical 2024

5 February 2024 | oct, Whole Eye, 100%, optical, ophthalmology, event, conference, London, Heidelberg
The Whole Eye OCT Experience is being delivered in association with The Partially Sighted Society: a charity that helps anybody living with vision loss make the best use of their remaining vision.

Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists announce research award 2024

27 February 2024 | research, funding, grants, bursary, award, RCOphth, Glaucoma, UK, application
Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists are collaborating to run this prestigious award which has previously funded a range of research topics from prospective stem cell treatments to the use of big data in patient risk stratification.

Student Ophthalmology Review Day: SORD

16 November 2023
by Josephine A Bates, FY2 Doctor, North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, UK. Opening its doors to medical students across the country once again, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists hosted the Student Ophthalmology Review Day (SORD) with a fantastic turnout. Dr...