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Analysis of ‘urgent’ cataract referrals from community optometrists in the West of Scotland
As elective cataract services restart post-COVID, how do we establish which patients should be a priority? The authors share their findings from a review of ‘urgent’ referrals received by the ophthalmology department in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The COVID-19...AOP responds to new findings on bullying, harassment and discrimination in optics
The AOP endorses a commitment to more inclusive work environments for members – highlighting resources that tackle bullying and discrimination at work.
SLT versus medication for OAG
This paper appraised existing randomised clinical trials (RCTs), which compared selective laser tabeculoplasty (SLT) with medical therapy for open-angle glaucoma (OAG), and performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. A total of 1229 patients in eight trials were included from PubMed,...CHEC Launches New Treatment Centre in Accrington
CHEC (Community Health and Eye Care), one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, has announced the opening of a new site in Accrington offering eyecare and endoscopy services to the local community.Pupils at a South Lanarkshire school experienced the challenges voters with sight loss face when casting their ballots
The mock election, which was held at Uddingston Grammar School on Friday 24 November, was organised by RNIB Scotland, in collaboration with South Lanarkshire Council and Haggeye, RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum.VISION 2020 LINKS Programme: building capacity for eye care services in Nigeria through leadership and skills development
The Lagos-Bolton VISION 2020 LINK started in December 2011. It is one of 29 LINKS now running in the VISION 2020 LINKS Programme [1]. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a current population of 178 million, projected...
How are pigment dispersion syndrome and pigmentary glaucoma inherited?
This single centre prospective, cross-sectional study assessed the relatives of patients with pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS) and pigmentary glaucoma (PG) to determine the heritability of these conditions over an 11 month period. One hundred and one unrelated patients with PDS...Thank you, Baljean Dhillon. Welcome onboard, Peter Cackett.
As our Co-editor of over 11 years, Baljean Dhillon, passes the torch, Peter Cackett steps up to take on the role.
