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"There really does need to be more awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours – I never would have thought that a problem with my eye sight could be because of a brain tumour." Read all about Samantha's story: bit.ly/3w9U4dO

What are the symptoms of a brain tumour? lorcan butler explains during the #RCPUpdate in Belfast The Brain Tumour Charity RCP Northern Ireland

Delighted to be speaking to the Royal College of Physicians Northern Ireland, Update in Medicine, about the early signs & symptoms of brain tumours. #RCPUpdate #bettersafethantumour

It's estimated that by 2050 more than half of us will be short-sighted. Spending time outdoors – aim for 2hrs or more a day – has been shown to reduce the risk of myopia (short-sightedness) in children. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #OutdoorPlayHelpsKeepsMyopiaAway

Fluctuating hormones during the #menopause can bring an increased risk of a number of common eye conditions, including #DryEye #Cataract #Blepharitis and #Glaucoma. Discover more about menopause & eye health here visionmatters.org.uk/downloads/nehw… #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

It’s #FrEYEday and we’d love to hear why #VisionMatters to you… Comment below or share your thoughts in a social media post. visionmatters.org.uk/downloads/my-v…

This CPD article was inspired by shitscaredmum and The Brain Tumour Charity . Hoping that those who read @OptometryToday will be better able to spot signs and symptoms of brain tumours

My absolute hero. She’s a little battered & bruised but just look at that smile ❤️ Thank you to everyone at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) #SalfordRoyal for taking such good care of Laura. I think she’s earned a loyalty card for Ward H7 now! #NHS The Brain Tumour Charity

World Sight Day today. Please make a concerted effort to get your family members eyes checked out. Approx. 30% of people affected by brain tumours do have visual problems somewhere along there journey. Optometrists are specially trained to detect brain tumours. Visit yours today.

#InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessweek Brain Tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s Would you like to make a difference in the Paed/TYA Neuro-Onc field? Are you passionate about Paeds/TYA Oncology & fancy a change? Then come & work with us linkedin.com/jobs/view/3333…

World Radiography Day 8th Nov. A big Thank you to the DIAGNOSTIC and THERAPEUTIC Radiographers for the never ending fantastic work they do for our community. They are an integral part of the MDT helping in both diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours. Thank you once again.

It is so important that people with symptoms are seen as quickly as possible, so that they can either have a brain tumour ruled out or begin treatment and get the support they need. Any delays could be worrying, at an already difficult time. (2/3)

Although brain tumours are rare, if you or a loved one experience two or more signs and symptoms it’s important that you speak to your doctor to rule out a brain tumour. Faster diagnosis leads to quicker treatments, so you’re always #BetterSafeThanTumour bit.ly/3sYlb9D

Delighted to be presenting about #IIH at the Alfred Hospital Grand Rounds Melbourne today. Thank you AnnekeVdWalt for hosting. Discussing the translation of our laboratory science to a phase 3 RCT aiming to bring a new drug treatment through for IIH. IIH UK Eric Hutton

I'm very thankful for being given the opportunity to speak to Wolverhamptom Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians at their fantastic seminar.

Nervous about swollen discs? The critical task of differentiating papilloedema from mimics & masqueraders? Increase your confidence to identify relevant OCT findings with Lorcan Butler at the National OCT Conference, 12-13 March. BOOK NOW, DON'T MISS OUT topconhealthcare.eu/en_UK/events/n…

Today was my first involvement of educating GPs via lunchtime Teams meetings on #bettersafethantumour campaign and headache plus models with Lorcan Butler and HCEngagement. 29 attendees from one surgery! Feeling accomplished :)

You're out with your non-optometrist friends on a Friday evening. One asks, "Can you take a look at my eye?" What would you do? Where does professionalism begin and end, asks Lorcan Butler of The Brain Tumour Charity fal.cn/3xsIV