Ophthalmology
Browse ophthalmology news, education and analysis by ophthalmology subsections - diagnostic and surgical; dry eye; eye infections; eye inflammation; glaucoma and red eyes.
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Diagnostic and surgical
'No immediate solution' to GP shortage behind Scottish out-of-hours shutdown
NHS officials have said there is 'no immediate solution' to Scotland's primary care...
Most GP practices 'operating on the edge of viability', warns BMA
GP practices face a growing risk of collapse unless the government and NHS England...
'Business as usual' for primary care support as Capita reveals £513m loss
Outsourcing firm Capita has sought to reassure GPs that primary care support services...
Dry eye
Viewpoint: Eye services are more accessible than ever - but not for everyone
Changes to how eye health services are delivered across the country are making it...
Viewpoint: Eye health innovation 100 days after the birth of CCGs
CCGs will be 100 days old on Tuesday (9 July), writes Katrina Venerus, a qualified...
Management of dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition in older adults. By Dr Mohammed Uzair Malik...
Eye infections
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Red flag symptoms: Blurred vision
It is essential to understand what the patient means by blurred vision, explains...
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Differential diagnoses: Eye problems
Dr Nigel Stollery compares the presenting features of four eye conditions.
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Clinical images: Conditions affecting the eye
Dr Nigel Stollery explains the differences in characteristic features of diseases...
Eye inflammation
Pictorial case study - Red eye with unaffected vision
Assessing subconjunctival haemorrhage. By Dr Jean Watkins
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Blurred vision - Red flag symptoms
Anatomical and physiological conditions of the eye can cause blurring.
Pictorial case study: Swelling on the eye
The case: A 69-year-old woman presented to the surgery as several members of her...
Glaucoma
Guide helps commissioners understand how they can develop better eye services
A document to help commissioners understand how they can develop more efficient eye...
Glaucoma generics 'could save NHS millions'
GPs have been urged to prescribe a generic glaucoma drug as first-line treatment...
CKS Clinical solutions - Open-angle glaucoma
The case A 65-year-old woman has chronic open-angle glaucoma, which is currently...
Red eyes
Pictorial case study - Red mucinous papules
Blood test and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis, writes Dr Jean Watkins.
Clinical pictures: Eye problems
A variety of conditions affecting the eyes, described by Dr Philip Marazzi.
