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Changing the post cataract surgery review pathway – is patient safety compromised?

1 October 2014 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
Cataract surgery continues to be the most commonly performed elective surgical procedure in the UK, with an annual rate of approximately 4150/100,000 people over the age of 65 accounting for a significant proportion of the surgical workload of most ophthalmologists...
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Review of Ophthalmology, 4th Edition

2 April 2025 | | EYE - General
Friedman, Trattler and Kaiser present the fourth edition of Review of Ophthalmology; an easily approachable textbook aimed at medical students and ophthalmology trainees which is optimally designed to promote knowledge recall. The contents of the book are broadly divided into...

The results of the last survey Jun25

2 June 2025 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea
The first question refers to whether we check blood glucose levels prior to cataract surgery. Almost three quarters of you do which was interesting. We know that poor glycaemic control (manifesting as a raised HbA1c) has implications for wound healing...

iPrepBuddy: FRCOphth Part 2 Oral Case Based Webinar

19 August 2024
Come join for a free webinar (interactive) helping you prepare for some of the more difficult scenarios that could come up in your FRCOphth part 2 oral/viva exam. We will spend the hour tackling practical tips, and helping you practice...

Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf, announces retirement

19 January 2024 | macular society, AMD, career, professional, infrastructure, industry
After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans appoint Paul Bott as new Chair of the Board

7 June 2024 | charity, appointments, industry, Paul Bott, Sight Scotland, Veterans
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bott as the new Chair of the Board.

ICGS 2026

26 March 2026
13th International Congress on Glaucoma Surgery

Glaucoma UK’s National Eye Health Week campaign highlights the significance of timely information in safeguarding eyesight

18 September 2023 | Glaucoma UK, National Eye Health Week, Joanne Creighton, campaign, learning, eyesight
Glaucoma UK’s campaign for National Eye Health Week 2023, which will run from 18-24 September, focuses on delivering essential bitesize information about glaucoma that can be read or viewed in under one minute.

Cataract surgery and the carbon footprint: Lessons in sustainability from Aravind Eye Hospitals, India

5 February 2026 | | international, services
Climate change is among the most urgent global health threats. In 2016, environmental factors caused 13.7 million deaths worldwide, underscoring the link between planetary and human health [1]. Healthcare itself is not blameless. Globally, the sector accounts for 4.4% of...

New funding will support development of wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases

1 November 2023 | Hadi Heidari, Glasgow University, Neuromuscular, funding, awards, new technology
A researcher from the University of Glasgow has received an EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop new wearable technology capable of measuring the progress of neuromuscular diseases.

Watch your back: Ergonomics and Ophthalmology

2 August 2022 | | EYE - General
Aadil Hussain discusses an ophthalmologist’s risk of musculoskeletal injury and highlights the importance of ergonomics education, to ensure a pain-free career. Chronic and disabling musculoskeletal injury has been identified in the field of ophthalmology with increasing prevalence. The ophthalmologist is...

BELKIN Vision is pleased to announce FDA clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device

14 December 2023 | SLT, DSLT, the eagle, Belkin, Glaucoma, Laser therapy, USA
BELKIN Vision, an innovator in ophthalmic medical solutions, is pleased to announce that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device.