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The Scottish Collaborative Optometry-Ophthalmology Network e-research is a collaborative venture building a retinal image research resource in Scotland.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined November 2020
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It's #NationalEyeHealthWeek! Finding an optometrist can be more difficult if you have a learning disability – check out our easy to search database, which includes information on easy eye care specialist services. #EyeHealthWeek #VisionMatters seeability.org/optometrists?…
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One in 12 males and one in 200 females are colour blind. Take this fun test to see how your colour perception compares to the rest of the population. ismy.blue/#VisionMatters EyeWeek
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Half of all sight loss is avoidable, so it’s vital we're aware of ‘red flags’ that could signal a threat to our vision & know where to seek help to prevent irreversible vision loss. Do you know the warning signs of an eye emergency? tinyurl.com/eye-emergency #EyeWeek #VisionMatters
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Welcome to #EyeWeek (23-29 September 2024). Join us over the next seven days as we share important information and advice about looking after your eyes. Because #VisionMatters.
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS, where we celebrate the legacy and ongoing commitment to improving patient care, and say thank you to hardworking NHS staff working across the service, particularly those working in clinical research. #NHSScot75
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Join the fight against glaucoma sight loss this #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek It's estimated 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma, but half don't know they have it. Imagine walking around completely unaware irreversible damage is being done to your vision.
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This week marks the start of Macular Week. We've listed 5 FAQs about Age-Related macular degeneration. Damage to the macula is the most common cause of permanent & severe sight loss in the UK, affecting around 600k people. #MacularWeek #AtoZEyeConditions bit.ly/3p9nuIH
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18. Last but not least, the Vision 👁️ Research Group's Prof Niall Strang had a key role in launching the world-leading @SCONeResearch retinal image bank last August. Read more: 📲 tinyurl.com/yrt7yt7y #Red4Research @GCUVisSci
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As part of #NationalEyeHealthWeek we’re proud to fund the @SCONeResearch project collecting retinal images to evaluate early macula changes in AMD. The links between opticians & optometrists with clinical researchers to share eye health data is vital to preventing #SightLoss.
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As part of #NationalEyeHealthWeek we’re proud to fund the @SCONeResearch project collecting retinal images to evaluate early macula changes in AMD. The links between opticians & optometrists with clinical researchers to share eye health data is vital to preventing #SightLoss.
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👁️ Optometrists: we need you to help us research the sight loss care of the future GCU are delighted to be part of @SCONeResearch - building a Scotland-wide retinal image research resource with @EdinUniOphth, @SightScotland 👏 Learn more: 📲 scotsman.com/news/opinion/co…
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We're delighted to be involved in @SCONeResearch innovative eye health research project. We're proud to support medical research into eye health in Scotland to find more ways to prevent sight loss.
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Outstanding collaboration with real impact for eye care and health in Scotland @SCONeResearch Thank you for hosting a great evening and discussion! @EdinUniOphth @GCUVisSci #AI in practice
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A very informative and enjoyable evening - such an excellent study with huge potential
Tonight we're delighted to be at the @RCSEd to celebrate the @SCONeResearch project and hear about its key achievements to date. We're proud to support medical research into eye health in Scotland to find more ways to prevent #SightLoss.
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Work led by the very talented @JustEngelmann showing how data-driven approaches can derive novel insight in the application domain. Next steps on additional extenal validation underway! Reach out if we can join forces around #UWF @BioMedAI_CDT @InfAtEd @EdinUniUsher
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Thanks a lot to the CVIP/@vampire_retina folks at @dundeeuni for inviting me today to talk about @SCONeResearch: a vision of Scottish eye research ed.ac.uk/ophthalmology/scone
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👀Eyes can provide a window for detecting some of the earliest signs of chronic health conditions, from cancer to high blood pressure telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne…
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First afternoon talk session for day two - Clinical & Educational. Thanks to Ranindita Saha, Alice McTrusty, and Linda Moore for presenting their brilliant work @lvprasadeye @EdinburghUni @WeAreTUDublin #optometry #medicaleducation @OptomScotland #orthoptics #ophthalmology
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And you can still register at our website 🤩 (This is required for information of how to access the talks) bcovs2021.wordpress.com/
BCOVS 2021 virtual conference has officially begun! You can catch Dr Alice McTrusty's presentation about the SCONe journey so far in tomorrow afternoon's Clinical and Educational session at 13:15🤓
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