I was the fortunate recipient of the 2012 Keeler Scholarship, granting me the incredible opportunity to undertake a fellowship at the University of California, San...
BUOS Prize Essay - 2nd prize winner for 2013 submissions Introduction An essay titled Innovations in Ophthalmology might choose to focus on the history; from...
Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a common complication associated with diabetic retinopathy, and the most common cause of visual impairment in diabetes [1]. With predicted...
Historically, in NHS Grampian, ophthalmology and optometry worked separately, with even the process of optometry referral to hospital occurring only at the behest of the...
A case series of five children with macular burns due to the misuse of novelty laser products, purchased online or abroad, was undertaken at the...
This article focuses on gaining approval for clinical research involving NHS patients, although the principles can be applied to other types of research. The intention...
After the second year of medical school, I spent my summer vacation working as a volunteer for a small Italian non-government organisation (NGO), named HEALTH-AID....
The recent paper in BMJ Open, from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, ‘A comparison of the causes of blindness certifications in England and Wales in...
Providing ongoing professional education and development for the allied professions out of the clinic or hospital setting is often quite challenging. The reorganisation of rotas,...
Rare eye diseases: progress continues with authorised orphan medicines and breakthrough technologies
Research is the process of acquiring new generalisable knowledge and should be fully integrated into health care work. There is a growing drive to encourage...
In part two of this series on ophthalmology and psychiatry, the authors will cover the possible psychiatric consequences of ophthalmic disease. The following conditions will...