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The results of the last survey Apr 2020

1 April 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive
As ever, I would like to thank all those who participated in the last edition’s survey. A lot of data was generated and I do not intend to go through each individual finding. What is staggering again is the degree...

The results of the last survey Oct21

1 October 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive
This edition’s survey questions moved away from the deep and ethically charged questions of the recent surveys and focussed on simple and straightforward issues. This is really where the surveys began in exploring the minor practice variations which we have...

Embracing assistive technology in the fight against sight loss

10 June 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
The author shares his own experience of sight loss and explains the vital role assistive technology can play in the lives of visually impaired patients. There is no doubt that sight loss continues to be a clear and present danger,...

Global health and conflict: the unseen consequences

27 October 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Orbit, Emergency Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Global eye health inequalities stem from poor access to affordable care, causing preventative vision impairment and blindness. In 2020, a study showed that 510 million people, the majority being in low-income and middle-income countries, had uncorrected near vision impairment simply...

Gemini Untwined: treating craniopagus conjoined twins

6 April 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, Imaging
The authors discuss the successful separation of craniopagus conjoined twins at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the role of the ophthalmologist in such cases. Craniopagus conjoined twins are extraordinarily rare, occurring in only one in 2.5 million births and representing...

Don’t ignore the black lesion! It might be mucormycosis

1 June 2017 | | Cornea / External Eye Disease
Keeping mucormycosis infection in the foreground of your differential diagnosis, especially in those more vulnerable patients, will help save their lives if recognised and managed appropriately. Mucormycosis is a fulminant infection caused by the fungi of the family Mucoraceae. It...

Competition ratios: Is the future of ophthalmology too bright?

29 August 2023 | | Ophthalmology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
In the UK, ophthalmology is a highly competitive speciality, attracting many medical graduates keen to pursue a career in this area. However, in recent years, the competition ratios for ophthalmology ST1 training posts have increased significantly, creating a challenging environment...

Paediatric ptosis

1 December 2018 | | Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
Manoj Parulekar and colleagues provide a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis, assessment and management of childhood ptosis. Blepharoptosis (commonly referred to as ptosis – Greek, πτῶσις, ‘to fall’) is a condition where the upper eyelid is in an abnormally low...

Fight for Sight to maximise impact by funding solutions-focused research in priority eye conditions

1 August 2018 | | Ophthalmology
Fight for Sight aims to stop sight loss by funding pioneering research. Rod McNeil takes a look at the Primer Fellowship Awards programme, which provides funding for up to £60,000 for individuals to undertake vision-related research for one year. Among...

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,...

Streamlining cataract lists: how are you managing it?

1 October 2021 | | Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive
Mr Jonathan Ross, in conversation with Ms Bita Manzouri, provides a personal perspective on challenges and opportunities shaping the future of cataract surgery services across the hospital eye service. Redesigning cataract pathways in response to COVID-19 Bita Manzouri: Over the...

Isolated trochlear (fourth cranial) nerve palsy in an Asian population

1 August 2018 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology
The authors report on 35 consecutive new cases of isolated fourth cranial nerve palsy seen over a period of six months in one neuro-ophthalmology clinic in Southeast Asia, with emphasis on their aetiology and management. We report on 35 patients...