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Biometry and IOL choice errors

1 April 2018 | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
In the next instalment of this series I focus on problems associated with biometry and intraocular lens (IOL) selection for cataract surgery. I have taken previous medicolegal cases I have dealt with and tried to extract some learning points and...

The most frequent complaints and claims in ophthalmology – a Medical Protection Society (MPS) analysis

4 December 2018 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - General
The authors look at the reasons behind medico-legal cases reported to MPS and share key learning points. Complications following ophthalmology surgery are rare, however, medico-legal cases are not uncommon due to the significant impact they can have on patients’ lifestyles....

Best way to detect glaucoma progression: by reflecting on the past 25 years

1 June 2018 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Glaucoma – a condition of optic neuropathy leading to progressive visual field loss often associated with raised intraocular pressure. It is fair to say that our definition for this condition has remained unchanged over the last 25 years and the...

Optos announces new ultra-widefield colour image modality, providing additional retinal visualisation to eyecare professionals

7 June 2023 | Optos, retinal imaging, UWF, California FA
Optos, Plc, the leading retinal imaging company, announces it is expanding the optomap® ultra-widefield (UWF™) retinal imaging modalities available with the California FA device to further assist eyecare professionals in disease management and treatment planning.

CHEC Blackpool celebrates World Sight Day with 10,000th patient

12 October 2023 | CHEC, world sight day, Blackpool, community-based ophthalmology
Community-based ophthalmology provider marks major milestone for patient choice and equitable access.

1/3 UK considering laser eye surgery but majority unaware it's non-reversible and affects night vision

27 October 2023 | Vik Sharma, London Ophthalmology Centre, LASIK
National eye health survey shows a third of UK are considering laser eye surgery but vast majority are unaware it is non-reversible and how it can affect night vision.

CHEC achieves Investors in People status

18 March 2024 | CHEC, community services, ophthalmology, achievements, awards
CHEC, one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, has achieved Investors in People status, with its company values and culture pinpointed as being fundamental to the company’s success.

Motability Foundation and RNIB to explore how journeys can be improved for people with sight loss

7 November 2024 | Royal National Institute of Blind People, industry, charity, patient experience, blindness, partnership
A new innovation partnership between the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Motability Foundation will explore innovative ways of making journeys better for people with sight loss. The three-year partnership will see both organisations share their expertise...

Moorfields implementing a non-medical intravitreal injection service

28 March 2025
This highly sought after intravitreal injection course has had a national and global impact by enabling numerous institutions to establish their own non-medical delivered IVT injection services. With an increasing demand in treatment for people with eye conditions such as...

Moorfields: Implementing a non-medical intravitreal injection service

4 July 2025
This highly sought after intravitreal injection course has had a national and global impact by enabling numerous institutions to establish their own non-medical delivered IVT injection services. With an increasing demand in treatment for people with eye conditions such as...

Moorfields: Implementing a non-medical intravitreal injection service Nov

13 November 2025
This highly sought after intravitreal injection course has had a national and global impact by enabling numerous institutions to establish their own non-medical delivered IVT injection services.

A revolution in modern genetic testing for the clinical management of ocular disease

1 August 2016 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Recent years have seen a huge increase in our understanding of the genetic factors underlying a wide variety of eye diseases. This has included common conditions such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, as well as those conditions which have...