Search results for Medical retina

A discussion of current and emerging treatments for diabetic retinopathy, diabetic maculopathy, central retinal vein occlusion and branch retinal vein occlusion.

The BBC Wales newsreader revealed that she 'could have lost her sight' had it not been for her optometrist, according to the newspaper report.

When should you routinely recall diabetic patients?

This online CPD course helps optometrists practise making clinical decisions, covering a range of topics and clarify when to refer patients and the level of urgency of referrals.

As advances in optical coherence tomography imaging shed new light on the choroid, Carina Bailey asks how measuring choroidal thickness could help determine ocular health.

The role of optometrist in the detection and management of AMD in the UK and Australia.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology has been accredited as a provider of the Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina by the College.

Online CPD courses for optometrists on the topic of medical retina.

This online CPD course is for optometrists who would like to know more about diabetic retinopathy but are not already involved in diabetic screening.

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question on a tricky scenario to a panel of members.

This literature review aims to demonstrate that optometrists are well placed to use this technology in routine practice, in conjunction with measuring systemic BP.

This discussion workshop looks at interpreting several medical retina cases using OCT scans.

A message from the President of the College of Optometrists.

An overview of the background and current treatment options available for the macular diseases retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular oedema and age-related macular degeneration.

There are plenty of ways that we can help you develop your career, whatever your job role, experience or professional and personal goals.

Kim Thomas looks at new developments in optical coherence tomography hardware, including faster refresh rates and increased accuracy, and wonders what the future holds for the technology.

Our Editor in Chief, Professor Leon Davies FCOptom, looks back at what's been another challenging year.

This online course for pre-reg trainees covers how patients with diabetes are managed both in practice, by the Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes and within the HES.

Dr Flors Viñuela-Navarro PhD MCOptom and Dr Francisco Viñuela-Rodriguez FAAO discuss the abnormalities of a pituitary tumour and the diagnosis of such space-occupying lesions.

This article discusses a range of clinical scenarios selected to illustrate the role of medical investigations in dealing with patients with visual complaints.

This online course for pre-reg trainees covers the pathologies treated in a medical retina clinic including AMD and other macula pathology.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

A College-accredited higher qualification will equip you for new challenges and responsibilities, and support your continuing professional development and career progression.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

In this recorded webinar by Kate Powell MCOptom you will learn how to recognise the features of diabetic retinopathy and how to manage patients.

Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.

This recorded webinar presented by Kam Balaggan, covers essential ocular anatomy and OCT interpretation, focusing on the salient clinical and OCT features of all common vitreomacular disorders.

Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.

Use our online resources and materials to support your continuing professional development and earn essential CPD points.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

Welcome to the UK's leading optometry conference!

How the camaraderie and clinical challenges in hospital optometry inspire this Consultant Optometrist.

Richard Haynes looks at common vitreoretinal disorders in this three part video.

Kieran Loft on his last stint at Acuity, and other changes in optometry.

Podcast: In this episode of WebinarXtra, Daniel talks to Kate Powell MCOptom, who answers questions from her recent webinar on diabetic retinopathy.

Clinical Editor Kieran Loft MCOptom and Consultant Eye Surgeon Peter Simcock FRCOphth discuss discriminating between the two.

Podcast: Mike Horler FCOptom answers all those questions there wasn't time to cover during his webinar on retinal treatments.

Lockdowns led to cancelled operations and check-ups. Becky McCall looks at the legacy of the pandemic for eye disease and sight loss, and the lessons that have been learned.

Craig McCoy MCOptom describes a patient with a dislocated crystalline lens.

Graphene is the world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive substance. Already tested in presbyopia treatment, it is a promising candidate for ocular drug delivery, health monitoring and smart contact lenses, writes Kim Thomas.

What ocular complications does Ehlers-Danlos cause and how should optometrists treat patients with this condition? Léa Surugue reports.

Do your homework before buying a new slit lamp to ensure you get a model that best suits your needs, writes Rima Evans.

A part of the ageing process or an indication of retinal tear or detachment? George Winter talks to experts about how patients presenting with flashes and floaters should be managed.

Jo Waters asks what are the current grading charts optometrists can use, and how to make the most of them.

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.

Half of those with anterior uveitis carry the HLA-B27 antigen on their white blood cells. Kim Thomas explores the role this genetic association plays in eye disorders.

Increasing demand for intravitreal injections to treat conditions such as wet AMD provides an opportunity for optometrists to widen their portfolio of skills, writes Kim Thomas.

The clinical figures that count.

The clinical figures that count.

The clinical figures that count.

The clinical figures that count

The clinical figures that count.

The clinical figures that count.

Ocular cancers are uncommon but serious. Thankfully, there are world-class specialist centres here in the UK. Carina Bailey looks into the service they provide.

Evaporative dry eye resulting from meibomian gland dysfunction has been difficult to treat, writes Kim Thomas. But intense pulsed light therapy is being increasingly deployed to tackle it. So does it really work?

Heart attacks transiently increase in number when the clocks go forward. Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma can interfere with the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Becky McCall examines the relationship between the eye and sleep.

Himali Shah MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret, Resident Optometrist at Asda Opticians Coventry, on a diabetic patient who suffered reduced visual acuity after cataract surgery.

Professor Jez Guggenheim MCOptom, one of the UK’s leading myopia researchers, explains why recent breakthroughs could herald a new age of treatments.

The key statistics behind stem cell therapy and eye health

As the NHS digs deep to clear the backlog of routine ophthalmology consultations, Jo Waters asks optometrists and other experts how they are managing long patient waiting times.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

What's happening in the world of technology.

What's happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

What's happening in the world of technology?

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

Becky McCall looks at the eye health risks of cosmetic surgery and make-up in and around the eye.

Diabetes and its complications account for around 10% of the NHS budget and are projected to swallow up more. Léa Surugue asks what the future holds for national diabetic eye screening.

Himali Shah MCOptom, Resident Optometrist at Specsavers, Leicester North, discusses a case of a patient presenting with vitreomacular traction.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

Summaries of recent papers from Optometry in Practice.

Summaries of two research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

Key facts about the effects of UV radiation (UVR) on the eye

What complications does undiagnosed diabetes cause, and what is the role of optometrists in detecting and preventing this condition? Kathy Oxtoby reports.

Head-mounted displays using virtual reality are at the leading edge of research into visual field testing. Carina Bailey reports on developments.

AI can give optometrists a head start in eye disease detection.

Adrian O’Dowd looks at how large-scale, digitised and sophisticated data in optometry is helping to improve care.