Glaucoma, Isolation and Kindness: the role opthamologists play in creating a brighter world
We asked Professor Peter Shah (BSc (Hons), MB ChB, FRCOphth, FRCP Edin, MA (Distinction), Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Institute for Glaucoma Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, UHB. Visiting Professor at University College London, Honorary Professor of Glaucoma, Centre for Health & Social Care Improvement, University of Wolverhampton and
Ophthalmologists reduce glaucoma related blindness
The World Glaucoma Association (WGA) aims to raise awareness of glaucoma through the World Glaucoma Week (7th-13th March). This year’s theme is The world is bright, save your sight! It reflects the hope that, with regular testing and access to treatment, people continue to see the world and continue to enjoy its beauty, charm, and
International Women’s Day – Driving Innovation In Ophthalmology By Choosing to Challenge
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Choose to Challenge’. We asked members of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists to share their reflections on this theme. Research and science The college recognises research is vital in health care and plays a key role in patient care. Academic ophthalmology in the UK continues to be world leading.
Female Ophthalmologists create innovation in research
For International Women’s Day we have asked lead female writers who have contributed to Eye Journal this year to share how their work is creating innovation within the ophthalmic community. Usha Chakravarthy Usha Chakravarthy’s paper on the Impact of macular fluid volume fluctuations on visual acuity during anti-VEGF therapy in eyes with nAMD exemplifies the
Female researchers create innovation within the ophthalmic community
For International Women’s Day we have asked lead female writers who have contributed to Eye Journal this year to share how their work is creating innovation within the ophthalmic community. Usha Chakravarthy Usha Chakravarthy’s paper on the Impact of macular fluid volume fluctuations on visual acuity during anti-VEGF therapy in eyes with nAMD exemplifies the