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Haag-Streit UK appoints a new Product Manager

Haag Streit UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Chen in the role of Product Manager.

Expensive Malware

Cryptolocker and similar ransomware There is a new breed of computer malware that is spreading rapidly. The first major manifestation of this new type is known as Cryptolocker. At present it’s a Windows only problem (all versions), but it’s likely...

Artificial intelligence in eyecare: how do we ensure new technologies truly benefit our patients?

From monitoring patients with heart disease to improving the early diagnosis of cancer, artificial intelligence (AI) using deep learning techniques is already employed in many different healthcare specialties [1]. In the eyecare field, AI technologies have been used to analyse...

Oertli Instrumente AG achieves milestone with FDA 510(k) clearance for Faros surgical system

Oertli Instrumente AG, a leader in innovative surgical solutions for ophthalmology, is proud to announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the worldwide established Faros anterior cataract surgery system.

Passing the Refraction Certificate as a Foundation doctor

Application for ophthalmic specialist training (OST) is competitive. This means you should consider making every effort to maximise your portfolio points, as it may have a significant contribution to your OST application ranking. The “Commitment to Specialty” section is the...

TV presenter, author and model, Lisa Snowdon, calls on the nation to improve their EYE-Q

TV presenter, Author and model, Lisa Snowdon, is urging the public to brush up on their eye health knowledge, as she backs a new educational campaign launched by eyecare experts, Théa UK.

Vacancy for Clinical Management Guidelines Writer - Ophthalmologist

The College of Optometrists is the professional body for Optometrists and a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter in 1995.

‘Pete’s Bogus Journey’ An autobiographical descent through a career in medicine now available.

There is no doubt that life is a bogus journey and it does not end well for any of us.

The only thing to fear is fear itself

There is a song by the Amateur Transplants called ‘Finals Fantasy’ which describes in humorous detail how stressful clinical exams can be. Having not done any viva or objectively structured clinical examination (OSCE) style exams for many years indeed I...

Developing eye health services in Malawi: a personal reflection

Dr Chinsisi Namate reflects on her first two years as a consultant ophthalmologist at the eye unit at Zomba Central Hospital, and how she has already successfully expanded eyecare services for southeast Malawi. The Lions Sight First Eye Hospital in...

Keep calm and cut the carbon – improving sustainability in ophthalmology

As I dump my tenth pair of gloves into a non-recyclable clinical waste bin; dispose of another handful of plastic minims; or print another wad of single-sided discharge paperwork after a cataract surgery, the inconvenient truth of how these seemingly...

University of Edinburgh online ophthalmology applications deadline approaches

The deadline is approaching for applications to the MSc (Master of Science) in Primary Care Ophthalmology and ChM (Master of Surgery) in Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh. Enhance your ophthalmic knowledge and clinical practice with world class postgraduate...