Ophthalmic surgical training following modernising medical careers: regional variation in experience across the UK.

Objectives: To evaluate surgical experience among current doctors appointed into ophthalmology training posts since the introduction of the Modernising Medical Careers programme. Additionally, to identify regional variations in surgical experience and training programme delivery.

Design: A cross-sectional survey.

Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of acanthamoeba keratitis.

This paper aims to review the recent literature describing Acanthamoeba keratitis and outline current thoughts on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment as well as currently emerging diagnostic and treatment modalities.