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Acanthaemoeba keratitis

1 December 2017 | Cornea / External Eye Disease
In the second of this series I describe a case of Acanthaemoeba keratitis (AK) that was misdiagnosed for a prolonged period which resulted in a devastating outcome. This is one of half a dozen similar medico-legal cases I have dealt...

Under pressure: a tool to aid the 
non-ophthalmic practitioner in the timely management of acute angle closure

1 April 2017 | | Ophthalmology
Acute angle closure is a true ophthalmic emergency that mandates timely diagnosis and treatment. The priority in initial management is to lower the intraocular pressure in an expeditious matter using medical treatments. The risk of irreversible glaucomatous optic neuropathy is...

VISION 2020 LINKS Programme: building capacity for eye care services in Nigeria through leadership and skills development

1 February 2016 | | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
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...

Intraocular lens technology to deliver enhanced optical performance after cataract refractive surgery

1 February 2017 | | Cataract and Refractive
Modern cataract surgery aims to provide patients with the best possible visual outcome with the least dependence on spectacles and minimal or no complications and to treat both cataract and refractive errors with a single procedure. Phacoemulsification is the standard...

Line-up confirmed for Eye News Symposium!

23 November 2018
We are delighted to confirm an excellent line-up of speakers and topics for the Eye News Symposium, taking place in Glasgow on Sunday 20 January.

Théa Pharmaceuticals are excited to be attending RCOphth Congress 2023 with two innovative new products.

22 May 2023 | Research & Development, Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
This year Théa will also have two stands – one right by the registration desk which will be focused on product sampling and a larger stand inside the main exhibition hall which will showcase the wider product range.

CHEC Northampton recognised as ‘Outstanding’

4 October 2023 | CHEC, industry, CQC, Jose Bailey
Care and Quality Commission awards community eye hospital highest possible rating.

Optometrists and dispensing opticians now eligible for Blue Light Card discount scheme

31 January 2024 | AOP, optometry, optometrist, optical, discounts, rewards, NHS staff
The AOP welcomes the move, which recognises the important healthcare service provided by the optometry profession.

Nominations open for AOP elected and designated Council positions

15 February 2024 | council, infrastructure, AOP, nominations, optometry
The Association of Optometrists invites nominations from eligible members for its 2024 Council elections.

GOC approves SPOKE Project 5 output

28 June 2024 | GOC, ABDO, Optometry, opticians, optometrist
The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved the fifth output of the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE). The output is now available to download from the College of Optometrists website.

Simulated intravitreal injection training – the way forward

1 December 2018 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
Simulated surgical training is now recommended in the training curricula of all ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom [1]. Simulated training allows for familiarisation with a procedure, exercises the discipline of repetition, allows the resolution of technical difficulties and enables refinement...

Les Misérables

1 October 2014 | | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
I recently had the signal pleasure of undergoing Part 2 of the FRCOphth exit exam and could not help but wonder at how examiners could on the whole be easily categorised into certain subtypes which readers may find fascinating. This...