Here’s what our Clinical Adviser, Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom, had to say: “Uveitis is a condition that needs prompt treatment. Anyone who has the symptoms of a red, aching or painful eye which is sensitive to light and blurry to see out of should see their optometrist as soon as possible. If they cannot do this they should go to their local eye casualty department. Find out more about uveitis.
Offering your skills to local communities abroad can be a life-changing experience. In the final article in a mini-series on volunteering in optometry, Sophie Goodchild looks at what optometrists need to consider before they go.