One amazing journey
One amazing journey
Students from across Europe and beyond headed for Budapest ...
Care milestone
Independent celebrates quarter of a century of care
Kathryn Anthony Optometrists in Bath celebrates 25th anniversary
Remarkable roles: Lid Vision concept and crash helmets are a perfect fit
A motorbike ride that lasted longer than expected proved to a be a life changing event for husband and wife team Andrew and Michelle Greene. Chris Bennett travelled to Coulsdon to find out why
Interview: Ray Pasko, Alcon UK unit business head
Alcon has embarked on a raft of new educational initiatives under the direction of Ray Pasko, its UK business unit head. Chris Bennett spoke to him to find out more about education, multifocals and transatlantic best practises
Optician Awards: Multiple practice of the year
The cobbled streets surrounding Truro cathedral house many historic buildings it now also plays home to the Multiple Practice of the Year winner from the 2018 Optician Awards. Chris Bennett travelled west to find out more
Look local: English Riviera eye care
Torquay is a popular tourist destination for families and water sport enthusiasts, with opticians in the town keen to have something to meet visitors needs as well as residents. Sean Rai-Roche reports
In focus: Pimlico ruling uncovers murky waters of employment rights
The ‘gig economy’ has become a talking point once again after a self-employed plumber emerged triumphant from a Supreme Court case last week. Joe Ayling reports
News More News
Patients’ praise
Patients’ praise for ophthalmology service
Croydon Local Optical Committee has positive feedback from NHS survey
New independent picks up award
New independent picks up award
Just Spectacles in Bideford is recognised as ‘New Business of the Year’
Paul Waters is new appointment
Myers La Roche appoints new sales and marketing consultant
Myers La Roche has appointed Paul Walters as its new sales and marketing ...
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Latest CET More CET
Medical emergencies in eyecare practice
Closing Date: 20/07/2018
Dr Doina Gherghel explains the importance of eye care professionals being able to recognise medical emergencies when they occur in practice and be able to respond appropriately. This will save lives. (C60184, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Let's talk about abuse
Closing Date: 13/07/2018
Dr Doina Gherghel discusses the ocular signs of maltreatment and the implications for optometrists (C60141, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Paediatric eye care: Part 5 Blepharitis in children
Closing Date: 13/07/2018
In the fifth of our series developed and co-ordinated by
Lynne Speedwell, Yetunde Obadeyi describes the assessment and management of the various forms of blepharitis that can appear in a paediatric clinic (C60145, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)
Communicating with the dementia patient
Closing Date: 06/07/2018
Tallulah Harvey discusses the nature of dementia and its impact on the patient, and how understanding this may help the eye care professional best manage and help the patient (C60024, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Eyewear More eyewear
Multiple practice of the year
The cobbled streets surrounding Truro cathedral house many historic buildings it now also plays home to the Multiple Practice of the Year winner from ...
Clinical More clinical
Multiple practice of the year
The cobbled streets surrounding Truro cathedral house many historic buildings it now also plays home to the Multiple Practice of the Year winner from ...
A case of traumatic uveitis
A case of traumatic uveitis
Optometrist Dr Keyur Patel describes a case of traumatic ...
EAOO report
Clinical findings from the EAOO – part 2
In another of his reports from Croatia, Bill Harvey describes ...
Q&A: Dr Denize Atan
Q&A: Dr Denize Atan, consultant senior lecturer in ophthalmology, University of Bristol
Important new findings that time spent in education is a ...
In focus: Eye care services
In focus: Eye care services demand urgent attention
With the Brexit deal dominating debate in Westminster, eye ...
Contact Lenses More contact lenses
CL practice of the year
A two-year contact lens transformational plan culminated in a proud moment at the Optician Awards for Specsavers Loughborough in April. Joe Ayling reports
Teaching teachers: a global approach
Teaching teachers
The International Association of Contact Lens Educators’ ...
Practitioners welcome hub of contact lens innovation
Contact lens innovation
Advancements of contact lenses designed to treat presbyopia ...
Contact lenses: Introducing aloe vera
Introducing aloe vera
Elena Ruiz introduces a multipurpose solution for ...
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Jobs More Jobs
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Look local: Torquay
Torquay is a popular tourist destination for families and water sport enthusiasts, with opticians in the town keen to have something to meet visitors ...
Interview: Ray Pasko
Interview: Ray Pasko, Alcon UK unit business head
Alcon has embarked on a raft of new educational initiatives ...
Remarkable roles
Remarkable roles: Lid Vision concept and crash helmets are a perfect fit
A motorbike ride that lasted longer than expected proved to a ...
Software: PMS round-up
Software: PMS round-up
Practice management software can be the backbone of a business, ...
In focus: Employment rights
In focus: Pimlico ruling uncovers murky waters of employment rights
The ‘gig economy’ has become a talking point once again after a ...
Opinion More opinion
Bill Harvey: Emergency action
Aston optometry students get free certified first aid course
Give us your views
Last week we launched a consultation on new standards for optical businesses
Break down the barriers
Visus writes: Break down the barriers
The biggest stumbling block to achieving IP is the lack of ...
Creative thinking
Chris Bennett: Finding space for creative thinking
Academic attainment is high in everyone’s mind at the moment
Spreading the disease
Bill Harvey: Spreading the disease
Handwashing is essential at all stages of an eye examination
There’s an app for that
View from the High Street: There’s an app for that
Judy Lea considers how technology has made life easier at her ...
Barnaby Cartoon
View the latest installment from our cartoonist Barnaby Richards here!
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Upcoming Events More events
BCLA events for 2018
BCLA to hold events throughout 2018
No7 Ortho-k training
No7 Ortho-k training
No7 will hold a series of CET accredited masterclasses at its training suite
Bitesize Conference
Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize Conference
The College of Optometrists will host its one-day conference later this year
