The impact of World War II on ophthalmology in the UK fundamentally shaped modern practices, particularly through the establishment of ocular trauma units in response to increased injuries. Additionally, Sir Harold Ridley’s observations during the war led to the invention of the intraocular lens (IOL), revolutionizing eye surgery. In the current conflict in Ukraine, similar challenges have prompted the Ukrainian Alliance of Ophthalmologists, led by Professor Oksana Vivotska, to innovate educational methodologies, developing a digital ecosystem to support ongoing ophthalmic training amidst chaos.
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