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What's trending Dec/Jan 2022

1 December 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Imaging
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #eyetrackingtechnology #assitivetechnology #gaming Modern eye trackers often rely on electronic specialist hardware that continuously scan the the pupil and reflections from...

What's trending Dec/Jan 2021

7 December 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Cataract and Refractive
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #threeblindmice US company Nanoscope Therapeutics has developed a new treatment which is hoped will restore vision in those affected by retinal...

The Case of Dr Bawa-Garba – Do we truly have a ‘no blame’ culture?

1 October 2018 | | Ophthalmology
Eye News’ medico-legal specialist shares his thoughts on the recent acquittal of Dr Bawa-Garba. On 13 August 2018 the Court of Appeal ruled that Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba should be reinstated on the UK medical register. The Court of Appeal rejected...

Orbis celebrates International Day of Friendship

31 July 2023 | Orbis, Flying Eye Hospital, international, charity, humanitarian, vietnam, travel
International eyecare charity Orbis recognises the importance of strong bonds on International Day of Friendship 2023.

Covid-19

23 March 2020 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
I am writing this on 21 March 2020, and I am pretty confident that by the time you read this that whatever I say will already be hopelessly out of date. Plus, it’s only really what I think, and I...
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Atlas Of Orbital Imaging

5 April 2022 | | Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Imaging
It was an absolute pleasure to review this beautifully written textbook. Authorship is from a diverse, international group of experienced and respected oculoplastic surgeons with an interest in orbital disease. A significant contribution to most of these chapters has been...

Neuro-ophthalmology: the extended role of an orthoptist

1 December 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology has always been a speciality of interest during my studies and now in my career. In 2018, I started a Band 7 post which gave me an extended role in neuro-ophthalmology and the responsibility of developing an orthoptic led...

Hydroxychloroquine toxicity

1 August 2017 | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Being the subject of litigation is stressful and upsetting. Having to look back over your previous decisions and justify the care you delivered in good faith can be difficult. Sadly, we all live with the Sword of Damocles above us...

Children with ‘lazy eye’ are at increased risk of serious disease in adulthood

11 March 2024 | education, research, oculomics, amblyopia, biomarkers, Siegfried Wagner, UCL
Adults who had amblyopia (‘lazy eye’) in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attack, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Blame the lens – not its position – in refractive surprise

3 February 2023 | | Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive
Aetiology of postoperative refractive surprise Weber coined the term “wrong eye, wrong intraocular lens, wrong patient” in 2008 as an aide memoir of major factors believed to underlie refractive surprise – defined as a significant unintended difference between dioptric refraction...

Strengthening diabetic retinopathy services in Nigeria through DR-NET – from grass roots to national policy development

3 August 2023 | | Ophthalmology
This is the third article in a series (see Part 1 and Part 2) reflecting on how shared learning via networks of UK and international eye health professionals is contributing to reducing unnecessary blindness in Nigeria. Earlier articles focused on...

Retinoblastoma management update (part 1): clinical features, diagnosis and genetics

1 January 2017 | | Ocular Pathology and Oncology
The first of a two part series, this article will discuss the clinical features, diagnosis and genetic aspects of retinoblastoma. Manoj Parulekar is based at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, one of the two designated national retinoblastoma and paediatric ocular oncology treatment...