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Ophthalmic mentors: In conversation with Professor Harminder Dua
In the first of a series of interviews with key figures in the world of ophthalmology, Eye News speaks to Professor Harminder Dua about the future of clinical academia, his recent College presidency and Dua’s Layer. Professor Harminder Dua is...Acute management of retrobulbar haemorrhage
The authors discuss the importance of rapid diagnosis and correct management of acute RBH presentation to avoid the risk of permanent blindness. Retrobulbar haemorrhage (RBH) is an ocular emergency that occurs due to arterial bleeding in the orbital cavity behind...The perfect interview to land the dream consultant job
Eight top tips for consultant interviews: 1. A person is not just an ophthalmologist. Trusts are appointing the person not just the ophthalmologist. On a consultant interview panel (AAC) there will be non-ophthalmologists (e.g. medical director, chief executive, lay chair)...CHEC announces launch of two new treatment centres
CHEC, a leading provider of community-based ophthalmology and endoscopy services in the UK, is delighted to announce the opening of two new sites in Stockport and Sheffield.ABDO Medal of Excellence awarded to Graeme Stevenson
Graeme Stevenson, FBDO (Hons) CL, has been presented with the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) Medal of Excellence in recognition for his outstanding service and commitment to the Association. Graeme has a long history of providing significant support to...
Factors associated with seeking delayed strabismus surgery
The purpose of this study was to investigate the main reasons for delay in strabismus surgery and assess patients’ motivations to undergo strabismus surgery in adulthood. This was a prospective study in the Republic of Moldova of 91 patients with...Haag-Streit Academy 2024 course schedule released – book your place now!
Haag-Streit Academy is pleased to launch it’s 2024 course schedule. The schedule features our popular CPD-accredited training and education events which include informative lectures and practical, hands-on workshops, delivered by industry experts.New Clinical Specialist for the North and National Refractive Specialist
Surgitrac is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Seers as Clinical Specialist for the North and National Refractive Specialist for lenses. With a strong clinical background and a passion for ophthalmology, Jessica steps into a dual role that supports...
Mast cells in Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) is a potentially sight-threatening ocular disease, occurring in patients with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. Also known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, GO is characterised by orbital infiltration by immune cells including macrophages, T cells and plasma cells, which...
Ologen Collagen Matrix to treat ocular hypotony after filtration glaucoma surgery
The authors report a retrospective, observational case series of a Japanese cohort. 12 consecutive implantations of ologen in nine eyes of nine subjects (five men, four women; mean age ±SD, 72.1±12.7 years) who underwent subconjunctival implantation of the device to...
How common are ocular disorders in the first 12-months of life?
The authors present a retrospective case review of all children aged under one year of age diagnosed with an ocular disorder over a 10-year period. The aim of the study was to describe incidence and types of ocular disorder in...
