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Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained

The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising.

LiveScience · Apr 9, 2024

Reticon, international retinal congress, held in Chennai

Cutting-edge ophthalmology technology discussed at Reticon 14th edition, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention of eye diseases.

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

Adam Sillito obituary

Visual neuroscientist who transformed the Institute of Ophthalmology in London into a world-class centre of excellence

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

Alumnus donates equipment worth ₹75 lakh to Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital

UK-based oculoplasty surgeon donates ₹75 lakh worth equipment to RIOGOH. Health Minister, Institute Director In-charge, Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner, industrialist, and TN Ophthalmic Association President felicitate Rajan Eye Care Hospital. Equipment to ensure high-quality service for poor. Private hospitals catalysts for govt sector upgrade.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Poorly packaged paan ingredient a risk to children’s eyes: new study

A new study has found that chuna is a major cause for ocular burns among children, along with household chemicals and fireworks. The study paper was published in the July 2023 edition of the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. It was conducted by researchers at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad,…

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

New ophthalmology unit opens at Mountainhall Treatment Centre in Dumfries

The spacious unit comprises modern consulting rooms, bright and relaxing waiting areas for patients, and for staff an improved clinical working environment, and dedicated change and rest areas

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2023

Hundreds of patients go blind waiting for eye appointments as NHS backlog grows

More than 600,000 people are waiting for ophthalmology appointments in England alone

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Which type of eye doctor do you need? Optometrists and ophthalmologists face off

Optometrists are lobbying for more leeway to treat patients — and physicians' groups are pushing back. But it's more than a turf war, both sides say, as they explain why patients' vision is at stake.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2023

NHS waiting times at every Merseyside hospital trust

Across the region, 20 hospital departments fail to give patients their first specialist appointment within 18 weeks

Liverpool Echo · Dec 17, 2022

NHS Tayside doubles capacity to perform cataract surgery

The improvements by the ophthalmology team at Ninewells Hospital are part of NHS Tayside’s Remobilisation Plan for services to recover from the effects of the pandemic

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022