Category : NHS


Doctor's NHS Experience Explains Junior Medics' Strike

After 50 years as an obstetrician, John Cullimore was saved by the NHS as a patient. His experience highlights a fragmented, depersonalised system, shedding light on why resident doctors voted to continue their six-month strike over pay and conditions.

Diabetes Drug Metformin May Slow Common Cause of Blindness

A new study reveals that metformin, a widely used type 2 diabetes medication, is associated with reduced progression of age-related macular degeneration, offering potential new hope for treating the leading cause of sight loss in older adults.

Eyeball Tattoo Leaves Woman Looking 'Like a Fish'

Aurora Arena, 28, underwent a risky scleral tattoo procedure on her eyeballs, transforming her appearance dramatically. Despite the danger of blindness, she says the modification has positively changed her life.

Nurse's Contact Lens Warning After Eye Infection

A mother-of-four and nurse from Essex shares her terrifying experience of temporary blindness caused by wearing daily contact lenses for weeks at a time, urging others to learn from her mistake.

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