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Foundation Post in Ophthalmology

7 February 2023 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
If you are in your final year of medicine at university, firstly congratulations on making it so far and secondly, you may be wondering how and which jobs to rank highly. If you have found yourself reading this article, then...

Eye surgeon behind destroyed Gaza hospital is honoured with a special recognition award

12 April 2024 | international, charity, awards, lifetime, achievement, Israel, Gaza, war, Palestine, Practice Plus
A Manchester-based eye surgeon who has made it his life’s mission to provide internationally-renowned eye care for the people of occupied Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem, has received a Health Champion Award from The Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET) at a special ceremony in London.

New initiative lifts barriers to cataract care for people with disabilities and dementia

24 February 2022
Picture books and personalised videos - SpaMedica rolls out scheme to benefit vulnerable NHS cataract patients across country

Redeployment during the COVID-19 pandemic: personal accounts from four ophthalmology trainees

5 August 2020 | | Ophthalmology
We once believed that the coronavirus would not penetrate the safe confines of the United Kingdom, like so many outbreaks before this. Once the news came that this pandemic descended into our hospitals, the anxieties about redeployment began. Many of...

Technology in ophthalmology – a promising future and what we need to know about the regulations

1 October 2017 | | Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Imaging, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, AMD
Undoubtedly, ophthalmology is one of the greatest sources of inspiration for technological progress in medicine. Thus far, we have seen remarkable advancements in the technology used by ophthalmologists across all subspecialties. From simplifying common procedures, to treating previously incurable conditions,...

Moorfields Education International Uveitis Symposium

11 July 2024 -13 July 2024
Don't miss this chance to hear from top national and international speakers, including symposium organiser Professor Carlos Pavesio, Consultant Ophthalmologist and uveitis specialist at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Director of the Scientific Organizing Committee. This unique three day symposium will provide a forum for the exchange of information and new ideas relevant to clinical practice, investigations, and therapeutic management of patients with ocular inflammatory diseases and complex uveitic conditions, with an in-depth discussion surrounding the diagnosis and therapeutic strategies of specific inflammatory disorders.

British Council for Prevention of Blindness has a new Chairman

9 November 2020
BCPB’s new Chairman Mr Michael Burdon FRCOphth FRCP is a consultant ophthalmologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham with a specialist interest in neuro-ophthalmology.

RCOphth (The Royal College of Ophthalmologists): Paediatric Ophthalmology Study Day

26 November 2024
Come and learn about the wonderful world of Paediatric Ophthalmology. An all day event filled with “how to” advice, top tips, clinical pearls and practical guides for problem solving in eye conditions presenting in children, particularly on call. Become aware...

How to pass the Refraction Certificate

1 August 2019 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry, Cataract and Refractive
Unfortunately, I had the pleasure of getting to know this exam intimately. With adequate preparation this does not have to be the case for most people. The exam has recently changed to consist of 10 OSCE style stations (previously 12)....

‘Agenda-setting’ BCLA Clinical Conference to shape the future of contact lens practice around the world

16 June 2023 | BCLA, Conference, contact lens
The global eye care professional network’s “unquenchable thirst for learning” ensured the success of the first in-person BCLA Clinical Conference & Exhibition in four years.

Clinical Specialist opportunity to join the team at Surgitrac Instruments

6 October 2023 | Recruitment & Personnel
A super opportunity is offered for an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist with Surgitrac Instruments.

My ophthalmic elective: Lerdsin Hospital, Thailand

2 June 2021 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
My decision to undertake elective in Thailand was made to help broaden my horizons on ophthalmic conditions and practices. Additionally, I hoped to improve my Thai medical vocabulary to communicate with Thai patients fluently. As I got an opportunity to...