Concretions

Concretions are simple, benign collections of keratin debris, sometimes with calcium, rarely cause significant symptoms and even less frequently need any kind of treatment. Buried concretions should be ignored. Those which are eroding through the conjunctiva may cause FB sensation until they have fallen out; simple lubricants will help until such time as the concretion can be wiped out with a cotton bud. More symptomatic patients may prefer to have the concretion removed with a Read more…

Virtual training event

Sincere applogies for the cancellation of last nights ZOOM training event – a new date has been organised for Wed 14th April 7.00 – 8.00pm ZOOM details : Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7157894270 Meeting ID: 715 789 4270 One tap mobile +16468769923,,7157894270# US (New York) +16699006833,,7157894270# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 Read more…

Disruption to eye casualty referrals

It was noticed yesterday that electonic referrals were not being accepted into the UHL system – this was immedidately flagged up with UHL & the commissioners. We’re confident that this ripple in the service will be remedied promptly – in the meantime could you please carry on as normal and we can assure you that no patient referrals will be lost, as we are monitoring all referrals to eye casulaty. To clarify this pertinent only Read more…

EMMS / LRI Training event

Zoom link for the meeting on Wed 7th April @ 7.00pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/7157894270 Meeting ID: 715 789 4270 One tap mobile +16468769923,,7157894270# US (New York) +16699006833,,7157894270# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 Read more…

CUEs Patient feedback responses – February 2021

97% of returned questionaires, gave a positive response : below are patient comments • Quick efficient and very helpful • In this current time a much faster turn around of patients would be good • Really helpful – very detailed and really good explanation of what I needed to do and why • Pleased to be contacted back quickly. • Quick and fast • I couldn’t fault the service so am not able to suggest Read more…