Consultant Ophthalmic Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon

Joined November 2011
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What a pleasure to present with @se01th on Self-Scheduling at the 1st Epic EGM! Great talks all round and proud to listen to MFT insights on Results Management from @hrmorriss & Vikki Newton, and Clinician Builders from @drpetermarc. @InsideHealthCIO @CeydaMogulkoc @STF_NHS
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James Laybourne retweeted
Case of conjunctivitis associated with #monkeypox virus (PCR positive conjunctival swabs). This raises the possibility of transmission via contact during eye exams. Healthcare professionals should be aware of this and employ adequate protection. ow.ly/ccMV50KkR4y
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Many thanks to my co-organisers, brilliant speakers and 300 delegates for making the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS) 2022 Meeting in Manchester a success! #Oculoplastics #Ophthalmology
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Virtual clinics fully established, and a virtual mock OSCE for our #ophthalmology trainees achieved @ManchesterREH today! Well done to all and good luck for the real @RCOphth exams! 🤓
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James Laybourne retweeted
If you are unsure how well you can see, and cannot access an optometrist, try testing your vision SAFELY at home using the @CollegeOptomUK eyechart. Instructions here : youtube.com/watch?v=li6LI-cy… ( DON'T GET IN A CAR AND DRIVE 🤦‍♀️)

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James Laybourne retweeted
BBC News - Coronavirus: Eye injuries increase 'due to more DIY' bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ox… Important public health message from @hornbystella and team - look after your eyes !
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Bravo John! 👏
John Cooper (Specialist Nurse Associate Oculoplastics) with his new book 'Oculoplastic Nursing Care'. The book draws on 27 years working as a #nurse in #ophthalmology and focuses on #oculoplastic nursing care. Available via M&K publishers soon or contact John.Cooper@mft.nhs.uk.
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Updated COVID-19 case priority guidance for Oculoplastic Surgeons published 05/04/2020: esoprs.eu/news/recommendatio…

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James Laybourne retweeted
24 Mar 2020

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COVID-19 guidance for Oculoplastic Surgeons published today: esoprs.eu/news/recommendatio…

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James Laybourne retweeted
20 Mar 2020
Given the escalating situation we have now decided to postpone the Oxford Meeting until 2021. Further details will be sent to members and delegates. Thank you for your support and we hope you can attend next year. It will be an exceptional meeting, in all senses of the word.
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James Laybourne retweeted
New: Interim guidance for triage of ophthalmology patients aao.org/headline/alert-impor…

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James Laybourne retweeted
Now online: Vismodegib for periocular basal cell carcinoma: an international multicentre case series #ophthalmology buff.ly/36BiBIT
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V proud of my trainee Ritu Chaturvedi representing @ManchesterREH and winning @northeos 2019 Poster Competition with the work we authored with Paul Cannon #oculoplastic fantastic! 🤓
10 Jun 2019
we hope you all enjoyed @northeos summer meeting at Wetherby last week! Congratulations to our two poster competition winners Ritu Chaturvedi and Rosalind Creer both from @ManchesterREH
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In summary: 🚬➡️🙈 Quit while you’re ahead!
#Smoking has been shown to increase the incidence and severity of several sight threatening conditions to the eye. Our latest resource uses peer reviewed research to detail the relationship between smoking and eye conditions. Read it here: bit.ly/2LyUyVZ
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Great to be back teaching at the Newcastle Oculoplastic Dissection Course. Well done to all for another successful day! #oculoplastics
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Brilliant, fun and flexible learning. Well done @LEGOfoundation @LEGO_Group
BBC News - The Lego bricks designed for children with sight loss bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-4802475…
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Prevention is better than cure!
4 Apr 2019
Skin cancer: Missing eyelids when using SPF moisturiser a 'risk' bbc.co.uk/news/health-477769…
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James Laybourne retweeted
We’re delighted to announce that Manchester Royal Eye Hospital has received an official rating of Outstanding from the CQC. This follows our first CQC inspection since joining @MFTnhs in 2017, and we’re incredibly proud of this achievement.
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